Nicholson Ave Improvements Project

Project Description: NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Online SEALED PROPOSALS for the NICHOLSON AVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT will be received by AMITY TOWNSHIP of BERKS COUNTY via PennBid until WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 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 Supervisors will consider the proposals and tentatively award at their regularly scheduled meeting held on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
The scope of this project involves roadway improvements to Nicholson Ave. Improvements include stormwater pipe and appurtenances, sanitary sewer pipe and appurtenances, curb and sidewalk replacement and roadway paving.
The successful bidder will be required to pay the PennBid Program 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 meeting will be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is MANDATORY. Meeting will be held at the AMITY TOWNSHIP Municipal Building located at 2004 Weavertown Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518.
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 AMITY 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.
AMITY 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. AMITY 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 9, 2026. 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.
AMITY TOWNSHIP
Troy Bingaman
Township Manager