Downtown Streets Reconstruction – Liberty Street and Water Street

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Project: Downtown Streets Reconstruction – Liberty Street and Water Street
Owner: City of Shamokin
Engineer: Peters Consultants, Inc.
📍 2701 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Administrator: Mr. Robert Slaby, City Administrator

Bid Submission Details

  • Deadline: August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM (local time)

  • Submission Options:

    • Online via PennBid

    • Hard copies accepted in sealed envelopes clearly marked:
      "Sealed Bid for Downtown Streets Reconstruction – Liberty Street and Water Street"

  • Bid Opening Location: Peters Consultants, Inc., 2701 Columbia Blvd, Bloomsburg, PA

  • Bid Review & Award: 6:00 PM at the Shamokin City Council Meeting (same day)

    • Contingent upon SEDA-COG approval for CDBG compliance

Project Scope

The work includes:

  • Milling of existing roadway

  • Tack coat application

  • Superpave HMA 9.5mm scratch and overlay course

  • Installation of a 2% crown on center

  • Adjustment of manholes (rings provided by the City)

  • Sealing all joints

  • Full-depth restoration (as determined after milling) including:

    • Excavation

    • 2A Subbase

    • Superpave HMA 25mm base

  • Coordination with individual utilities for valve box adjustments

  • All necessary appurtenances for a complete job

Bid Security & Contract Requirements

  • Bid Bond: 10% of total bid amount

  • Required Post-Award:

    • Bonds and insurance

    • Execution of agreement and submittal documents

Access to Contract Documents

  • View/download online at: http://PennBid.Bonfirehub.com

  • Physical copies available at:
    Peters Consultants, Inc. – $45 per set (+$25 if shipped)

  • Free review of documents available at the engineer’s office during business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Labor & Compliance Requirements

  • Davis-Bacon wage rates apply

  • EEO Requirements:

    • 6.9% female workforce participation goal

    • 1% minority workforce participation goal
      (For contracts over $10,000)

MBE/WBE & Section 3 Requirements

  • MBE Goal: 5%

  • WBE Goal: 3%

  • Section 3 Requirements (HUD/CDBG funding > $200,000):

    • 25% of labor hours = Section 3 workers

    • 5% of labor hours = Targeted Section 3 workers

Bidders must submit documentation of:

  • Outreach to MBE/WBE and Section 3 business concerns

  • Commitments made to those entities

  • Section 3 businesses may receive bid preference

Reservation of Rights

The City of Shamokin reserves the right to:

  • Reject any or all bids

  • Waive irregularities

  • Negotiate contract amounts

Bid Holding Period: Up to 60 calendar days post-opening for review and qualification checks

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