Transfer Station Ramp Remediation

Project Description: Notice is hereby given that Penn Forest Township will receive sealed bids online via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 12:00 PM prevailing time on Friday, August 29th, 2025 for the Transfer Station Ramp Remediation Project. The work includes but is not limited to all labor, materials, tools, oversight and permits required to construct a new transfer ramp and new compactor locations at the existing Penn Forest Transfer Station, along with demolition of existing transfer station ramp. Contractor shall provide the necessary site work, materials, and labor for the scope of work described. See drawings for details.
All bidding documents will be available online at no cost via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) beginning at 12:00 PM on Friday, August 15th.
Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond with a corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, in accordance with the project specifications in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. A Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder as detailed in the Instructions to Bidders. Prevailing Wage Rates shall apply.
Immediately following the due date and time, all bids received through PennBid will be opened online at the Engineer’s Office and referred to the Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors for final award. An abstract of the bids received will be available to bidders on PennBid following the date and time that bids are due as indicated above.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 88 Transfer Station Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. All bidders are encouraged to attend. Questions may be submitted through PennBid’s “Messages/Public Q&A” tab on or before 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 21st, 2025. Responses will be provided via PennBid to all registered parties.
Penn Forest Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or portions or to waive any informalities in bidding and to withhold award for a period of sixty days.
On Behalf of Penn Forest Township
Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.
1170 Highway 315, Suite 3
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702