Contract 2025-05 â South Perkasie Covered Bridge: Timber Superstructure
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Owner: Borough of Perkasie
đ 620 West Chestnut Street, Perkasie, PA 18944
đ Bid Deadline: July 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM (prevailing time)
đ Bid Opening Location: Same as above
Project Title:
Contract 2025-05 â South Perkasie Covered Bridge: Timber Superstructure
Project Scope
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Rehabilitation and relocation of the timber superstructure of the historic South Perkasie Covered Bridge located in Lenape Park.
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Work must adhere to:
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Secretary of the Interiorâs Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
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Applicable FHWA, AASHTO, and PennDOT design and safety standards
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Bid Submission & Documents
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Platform: PennBidâ˘
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Cost: Documents available free of charge
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Fee to Awarded Bidder: 0.33% of bid amount (capped at $6,000), charged by PennBidâ˘
Bonding & Insurance Requirements
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Bid Security: Bid Bond or Certified Check for 5% of bid amount (payable to Borough of Perkasie)
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Required for Awarded Contractor:
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Performance Bond: 100% of contract amount
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Payment Bond: 100% of contract amount
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Maintenance Bond: Format and surety subject to Borough approval
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Proof of Insurance
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Funding & Compliance Requirements
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Funding Sources:
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PEMA/FEMA
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Labor Standards: Davis-Bacon Act applies; federal wage rates must be paid as specified in the contract documents.
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EEO Compliance: No discrimination in hiring based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Bid Modifications & Withdrawals
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Bids may be modified or withdrawn prior to the bid opening using properly executed documents.
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Bids may be withdrawn within two (2) business days post-opening only in accordance with 73 P.S. §1602 and amendments.
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Otherwise, bids are binding for 60 days after bid opening, or longer if agreed upon in writing.
Pre-Bid Meeting
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Date: July 9, 2025
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Time: 10:00 AM
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Attendance: Mandatory for the first portion of the conference
Owner Rights
The Borough of Perkasie reserves the right to:
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Reject any or all bids
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Eliminate any item(s) from the contract
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Waive informalities in the bids
By Order of:
Andrea L. Coaxum, Borough Manager
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Dated: July 2025