Powell Road Streetscape Improvements - Phase 1 - CDBG Project #51-07A

Project Description: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received, publicly opened and considered by
CHESTER TOWNSHIP on October 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST
(Unit of Government or Agency) (Date & Time - EDST or EST)
at ONLINE VIA PENNBID For Powell Road Streetscape Improvements – Phase 1
Onsite at 1150 Engle Street CDBG Project #51-07A, Project Funded with Multi-Modal Funds and
Chester, PA 19013 Community Development Block Grant Funds
(Address of Unit)
The scope of work includes streetscape improvements which will consist of new curb and sidewalk, decorative
pavers, lighting, stormwater management, street trees, ADA curb ramps and other incidental improvements.
(Scope and major elements of work)
Plans, specifications, information for bidders and forms for proposals may be obtained or examined Online via
PENNBID.
There is no physical public bid opening for this project, bids will be revealed via the PennBid
website. (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).
The Successful Bidder Who Is Awarded The Contract, Will Be Required To Pay “PennBid” A Fee Of 1/3%
of contract, $150 min. and capped at $6,000.00 (plus tax) Of The Contract Award Value.
All interested parties must submit questions via PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/login) by the
posted deadline. Bidders are not permitted to contact the Township Engineer or staff directly.
Bidders are required to submit a surety in the form of a bond or equivalent meeting 10% of the overall bid price in
compliance with the contract documents. Bid bonds will be returned to the non-awarded bidders upon the
execution of the contract. The successful Bidder shall also be required to provide a Performance Bond in an
amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of written
notice of acceptance of the Bid.
The Bidder's attention is called to the fact that this project is assisted with federal funds, and various federal
requirements apply as noted in the bid documents, including but not limited to equal opportunity provisions and
Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Davis-Bacon Provisions are applicable for all contracts over $2,000 in HUD funds.
The Section 3 Final rule threshold requirements apply for contracts over $200,000 in HUD Funds. Additionally, this
project is subject to BABA project requirements which establish guidelines for using American-made materials in
federally funded projects.
Award of Contract will be to the lowest responsible bidder, but the Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject
any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Township Manager
Debra Zimmerman
Advertised in the Delaware County Daily Times:
Saturday, September 12, 2026, and Thursday, September 17, 2026