Bridge Rehabilitation for County Bridge #196 and Construction for County Bridge #326

The County of Chester is seeking qualified contractors to (1) rehabilitate existing County Bridge #196 and (2) construct a new County Bridge #326. The work includes structural repairs, deck replacement, sub‑structure upgrades, traffic control, erosion and sediment control, and compliance with Pennsylvania prevailing‑wage requirements. Bidders must submit a bid guaranty of at least 10 % of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a 100 % performance bond and a 100 % labor‑and‑materials bond, together with a one‑year warranty. All bids are to be submitted electronically via the PublicPurchase portal by 11:00 AM on November 25, 2026. A pre‑bid conference/site walk‑through is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at the bridge location; attendance is strongly encouraged. • Scope: Bridge #196 rehabilitation (structural, deck, sub‑structure) and Bridge #326 new construction. • Location: Bertolet School Road over French Creek, Spring City, Chester County, PA 19475. • Bid submission: Electronic only, by 11:00 AM Nov 25 2026 (PublicPurchase). • Pre‑bid conference: Nov 6 2026, 9:00 AM, on‑site; optional but non‑attendance waives right to claim unknown site conditions. • Bonds: 10 % bid guaranty (cashier’s check or bond), 100 % performance bond, 100 % labor‑and‑materials bond, 1‑year warranty. • Prevailing wage: Pennsylvania rates apply. • Required documentation: Contractor qualification statement, non‑collusion affidavit, insurance certificates, labor‑hour certifications, etc. • Contact: Laurie L. Giannetti, Senior Buyer (610) 344‑6325, [email protected].