Colebrookdale MS4 Project - Grace Independent Baptist Church

Project Description: NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Online SEALED PROPOSALS for the COLEBROOKDALE MS4 PROJECT - GRACE INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH will be received by COLEBROOKDALE TOWNSHIP of BERKS COUNTY via the PennBid Program until FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at which time the proposals will be opened electronically. After bids are opened, a public notice will be issued via PennBid containing any available bid results. The Board of Commissioners will consider the proposals and tentatively award at their regularly scheduled meeting held on MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2025 at 07:30 PM.
The proposal includes implementing/constructing a basin retrofit; converting an existing stormwater detention facility to a bioretention facility. The existing basin shall be regraded and retrofit with a 6” sch40 perforated underdrain system, 24” of amended soil, and Ernst 180-1 rain garden seed mix. Additionally, an existing eroded channel is to be converted to a vegetated open channel with 6” of amended soil, Ernst 183 seed mix and SC250 Turf Reinforcement Mat. Work also includes implementing and maintaining all approved/required erosion and sediment pollution control measures.
The successful bidder will be required to pay the PennBid Program a fee of 1/3% of the contract value award. There is a minimum award fee of $150.00 and a maximum of $6,000.00.
Bid documents can be obtained online via the PennBid Program at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.
A Pre-Bid conference will be held on TUESDAY, JULY 15TH, 2025 at 10:00 AM on-site at 447 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville, PA 19525. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not required but is strongly encouraged.
Proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%). Proposals shall be effective for 90 days from the date of opening. The successful low bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond equal to one hundred percent (100%), a Labor and Material Payment Bond equal to one hundred percent (100%), a worker’s compensation affidavit, and a certificate of insurance naming COLEBROOKDALE TOWNSHIP and LTL Consultants, Ltd. as additional insureds, all within 20 days after the contract is awarded. A Maintenance Bond equal to fifteen percent (15%) of contract price and extending for a period of 18 months after substantial completion is required.
COLEBROOKDALE TOWNSHIP reserves the right to waive any non-material defects or irregularities in the bid, and to reject any or all bids or portions thereof. COLEBROOKDALE TOWNSHIP, in accordance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Parts 21 and 23 of 49 C.F.R., notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that MBE/WBE will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and that no person will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.
Project is to be substantially completed by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025. Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $400.00 per calendar day.
Proposals must include the Public Works Employment Verification Form completed by the Bidder.
Notice is hereby given to bidders that this project is subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act approved August 15, 1961 (Act No. 442, P.L. 987), as amended.
COLEBROOKDALE TOWNSHIP
Cindy Conrad, Township Manager