MLK Trail Phase 1 Construction

Project Description: The City of Allentown is soliciting bid/proposals
Title: MLK Trail Phase 1 Construction
Bid Number: 2026-51
Bid Advertisement Date: August 21, 2026
Public Opening Date: September 28, 2026, 2:00 PM
Questions Due Date: September 11, 2026, 4:00 PM
Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: September 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
Location: Gravel Lot Near 840 Lehigh Parkway East, Allentown, PA 18102
Work Scope
It is the intent of this Invitation to Bid to secure a qualified contractor to construct a shared use path section of the MLK Trail between Fountain Park and Lehigh Parkway East.
Download Solicitation
To download this solicitation, you must be registered with PennBid. Instructions for registering are available at https://pennbid.net/vendor-training-documents/, on the City of Allentown’s website, by contacting PennBid at 610-693-4769, or by email at info@pennbid.net. Once registered and confirmed, click on “Open Public Opportunities” tab, and search “City of Allentown.”
Submittal
The City of Allentown will begin to receive sealed bids online via PennBid only at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Submissions shall be opened electronically and publicly posted on PennBid’s website. Vendors must submit proposals online; those who fail to submit complete applications through PennBid will not be considered for award. Submissions must include a scanned copy of the Bid Bond as stated above through PennBid in the appropriate drop down. The PROPOSAL PAGE must be completed and submitted through PennBid. Other Forms must be completed and uploaded to PennBid.
Proposals may be withdrawn, altered or otherwise modified within PennBid at any time prior to the due date and time listed. Questions regarding this project shall be submitted via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.
No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. Responses received after the prevailing date and time will be rejected as non-responsive.