Mineral Hill Park Trail Improvements (eDPW-111826)

This project involves improvement of an 833 LF earth hiking trail route, including widening and restoration of 525LF existing trail as well as construction of 308LF new trail, stone aggregate overlook area, stone bench seating, seasonally wet trail crossings, installation of interpretive and wayfinding signage, stone steps, safety railing, and a kiosk. Work also to include clearing fallen trees obstructing trail route as well as hazard trees adjacent to trail; seeding and erosion control of disturbed areas; and closure of trails extending off property.

This project involves improvement of an 833 LF earth hiking trail route, including widening and restoration of 525LF existing trail as well as construction of 308LF new trail, stone aggregate overlook area, stone bench seating, seasonally wet trail crossings, installation of interpretive and wayfinding signage, stone steps, safety railing, and a kiosk. Work also to include clearing fallen trees obstructing trail route as well as hazard trees adjacent to trail; seeding and erosion control of disturbed areas; and closure of trails extending off property.

The work under this contract must be completed WITHIN 60 consecutive calendar days from the date of the Official Notice-to-Proceed. Final stabilizations and plantings must be established by the earliest date feasible in Spring 2027.

Bids for all types of excavation are to be based on Unclassified Excavation which shall include all types of materials which are encountered, including, but not limited to weathered, decomposed, and sound bedrock; soil, gravel, and boulders; debris of any kind and organic matter.

**Sealed bids** will be received electronically through PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until **11:00 AM** on **November 18, 2026**. Questions may be asked through the PennBID system. The final date to submit questions is **2:00pm on November 10, 2026**.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Owner in an amount of not less than **ten percent (10%)** of the bid or bids. Failure to accompany this bid with an appropriate bid security noted above will automatically disqualify the bidder.

The contractor shall list related experience with appropriate references and complete the attached *AIA Document A305* and submit with bid. In addition, the bidder shall submit with his bid a written statement describing his Apprentice Training Program and Affirmative Action Program.

A performance bond and a labor and materials bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount bid and a maintenance bond must be submitted by the successful bidder within ten (10) days from the bid award date.

All workmen performing work on this project shall be paid the general minimum Prevailing Wage Rates supplied herein, as determined by the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

No bidder may withdraw bid within SIXTY (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.