Site work for a sidewalk / parking lot in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot.

They will be reviewed and awarded at the 6:30 P.M. Ralpho Township Special Meeting on July 28, 2025 contingent upon Seda-COG's approval of the bid for compliance with CDBG funding regulations. The Work comprises the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to update the rear entrance and make it ADA accessible. This includes the demolition of the existing concrete stairs and pad at this entrance along with handrails, the roof over the concrete stairs along with all posts, the wind block, a downspout, associated walls and foundations and removal of existing electrical outlet, wiring and conduit up to the service panel. Following the demolition, the work includes the construction of a concrete ADA ramp, foundations, concrete block walls and landing with stainless steel handrails, new concrete stairs with stainless steel handrails, sawcutting of the paved parking lot for the installation of the concrete ADA ramp and stairs, a new canopy roof and posts with built in gutter and downspouts, steel filled with concrete bollards, new vertical siding over T1-11 at three locations, installation of a Norton 5740K3 Power Operator Kit to the existing exterior door, pavement restoration where parking lot was sawcut for new structures to be installed, ADA compliant handicapped parking space with accessible way and paint, concrete tire stop and ADA signage and paint, relocate of two (2) existing lights and one (1) security camera to below new canopy roof, install one (1) new light fixture, workmanship and all appurtenances for a complete job in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions and these Contract Documents. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 10 percent of the total Bid price as a guarantee that the Bidder, if its Bid is accepted, will promptly obtain the required Bonds and Insurance, prepare the required submittal documents and execute the Agreement. Davis Bacon wage rates apply to this project. In addition to the Equal Employment requirements of Executive Order 11246 regarding discrimination, the Contractor must establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 1% goal for minority participation in his/her aggregate on-site construction workforce for contracts in excess of $10,000. Ralpho Township is utilizing federal funds for this project and has adopted a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) plan in accordance with Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432 and a Section 3 Action Plan in accordance with Title 24 Part 75 Code of Federal Regulations. As such, the bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises and Section 3 business concerns who have been contacted and to whom commitments have been made. Documentation of such solicitations and commitments shall be submitted with the bid. Moreover, the Contractor shall strive to meet the MBE goal of 5% and the WBE goal of 3% for contracts of $25,000 or more. For projects which the amount of HUD or CDBG funding exceeds $200,000 the Contractor must attempt to meet the minimum numerical goals of which 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3 project are Section 3 workers, per 24 CFR Part 75.19; and 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3 project are Targeted Section 3 workers, as defined in 24 CFR Part 75.21. Ralpho Township, in accordance with its Section 3 Action Plan, may provide a bid preference to a bidder who is a Section 3 business concern. MBE/WBE and Section 3 business concerns shall be afforded full opportunity to bid without discrimination. Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply to this Project. Bids may be held by Ralpho Township for up to 60 calendar days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the contract. Ralpho Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts. The Work to be constructed hereunder is located at the Ralpho Township Gym, 206 South Market Street, Elysburg, PA 17824. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining and paying for any required permits. The Work comprises the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to update the rear entrance and make it ADA accessible. This includes the demolition of the existing concrete stairs and pad at this entrance along with handrails, the roof over the concrete stairs along with all posts, the wind block, a downspout, associated walls and foundations and removal of existing electrical outlet, wiring and conduit up to the service panel. Following the demolition, the work includes the construction of a concrete ADA ramp, foundations, concrete block walls and landing with stainless steel handrails, new concrete stairs with stainless steel handrails, sawcutting of the paved parking lot for the installation of the concrete ADA ramp and stairs, a new canopy roof and posts with built in gutter and downspouts, steel filled with concrete bollards, new vertical siding over T1-11 at three locations, installation of a Norton 5740K3 Power Operator Kit to the existing exterior door, pavement restoration where parking lot was sawcut for new structures to be installed, ADA compliant handicapped parking space with accessible way and paint, concrete tire stop and ADA signage and paint, relocate of two (2) existing lights and one (1) security camera to below new canopy roof, install one (1) new light fixture, workmanship and all appurtenances for a complete job in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions and these Contract Documents Question Deadline 07/23/2025 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the Engineer online Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the Engineer in response to such questions shall be resolved by the issuance of Addenda via PennBid. Each Addenda needs to be acknowledged prior to bid opening. Questions received less than 5 calendar days prior to the date of opening Bids shall not be answered. Only questions that have been resolved by formal written Addend All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the Engineer online Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the Engineer in response to such questions shall be resolved by the issuance of Addenda via PennBid. Each Addenda needs to be acknowledged prior to bid opening. Questions received less than 5 calendar days prior to the date of opening Bids shall not be answered. Only questions that have been resolved by formal written Addend In addition to the Equal Employment requirements of Executive Order 11246 regarding discrimination, the Contractor must also establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 1.0% goal for minority participation in his aggregate on-site construction workforce for Contracts in excess of $10,000. There will not be a mandatory pre-bid meeting.