NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids shall be received from qualified bidders on PennBid for the Borough of Jessup, Jessup Avenue Milling and Paving Project , and all appurtenant work, in strict accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the office of the Engineer, Peters Consultants, Inc., 2701 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, or at the office of the Owner, Jessup Borough, 395 Lane Street, Jessup, PA 18434. DATE OF OPENING BIDS: Bids shall be received by the Borough of Jessup online via PennBid Program at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/projects until 4:00 P.M. local time on August 28, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud that evening at the 7:00 P.M. during the Borough Council Work Session. Thereafter, Bid results will be available online. LOCATION OF THE WORK: The Work to be constructed hereunder is located along Jessup Avenue within the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, PA. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The Work related to the Jessup Avenue Milling and Paving Project will include cutting back 1' on either side of the existing sanitary sewer trench (proposed 8 L.F. wide), excavation of sanitary sewer trench area (8 L.F. wide and 335 L.F. long, 5 1 2 deep below existing paved surface), milling of the entire roadway (355' in length and 25' in width) from curb to curb (from North end of driveway at 109 Jessup Avenue South past a MH at the intersection of Jessup Avenue and Hudson Street) to a depth of 1 1 2 , excluding milling of the sanitary sewer trench area, installation of 4 of Superpave Base Course HMA 19mm in prepared sanitary sewer trench, compacted in place to match milled street elevation, adjust two sanitary sewer manholes to be 1 2 below finished grade, milling tie in adjacent to Hudson Street, Vass Street and North end of Jessup Avenue 1 1 2 in depth, 18 in width, installation of tack coat, 0.10 gal/s.y., prior to overlying cartway, installation of scratch coat, 3 4 in center, 1 2 on edge, of Superpave Wearing Course HMA 9.5mm for entire roadway (Jessup Avenue), 2% crown on center to edge, compacted in place and blended to match the existing grade, installation of 1 1 2 of Superpave Wearing Course HMA 9.5mm for entire roadway 2% crown on center to edge, compacted in place on top of the scratch coat surface, seal all joints with PG-64-22 adjacent to all curbs, inlets, manholes, concrete edges and existing pave edges to provide water tight seal, pavement notches 1 1 2 in depth, 18 wide, blend into street pavement at all existing driveways, restoration of all rolled curbing disturbed during construction, seal joint between new pavement and rolled curbing, workmanship and all appurtenances for a complete job in accordance with the PennDOT Pub 408 and RC Standards recommendations and these Contract Documents. It is the contractor's responsibility, before submitting a bid, to measure the project area and submit a bid that encompasses all costs in order to successfully complete the project. This project is being completed due to a recent project which involved replacement of a sanitary sewer line in this area. Any and all curbs, sidewalks, rolled curbing, driveways and lawns affected by the project shall be restored to their original pre-construction condition, or better, with like materials at no cost to the Owner. There will be no pre-bid walkthrough of the project site.
Background
The Jessup Avenue Milling and Paving Project is initiated by the Borough of Jessup, located in Lackawanna County, PA. The project aims to enhance the roadway along Jessup Avenue, which has been affected by a recent sanitary sewer line replacement. The goal is to restore the road to its original condition or better, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents.
Work Details
The work includes:
- Cutting back 1 foot on either side of the existing sanitary sewer trench (8 L.F. wide).
- Excavation of the sanitary sewer trench area (8 L.F. wide and 335 L.F. long, 5 ½” deep below existing paved surface).
- Milling of the entire roadway (355’ in length and 25’ in width) from curb to curb to a depth of 1 ½”, excluding milling of the sanitary sewer trench area.
- Installation of a 4” Superpave Base Course HMA 19mm in prepared sanitary sewer trench, compacted in place to match milled street elevation.
- Adjusting two sanitary sewer manholes to be ½” below finished grade.
- Milling tie-ins adjacent to Hudson Street, Vass Street, and North end of Jessup Avenue at a depth of 1 ½” and width of 18”.
- Installation of tack coat at a rate of 0.10 gal/s.y. prior to overlying cartway.
- Installation of scratch coat (¾” in center, ½” on edge) of Superpave Wearing Course HMA 9.5mm for entire roadway with a 2% crown from center to edge, compacted in place and blended to match existing grade.
- Installation of an additional 1 ½” Superpave Wearing Course HMA 9.5mm on top of scratch coat with similar compaction and blending requirements.
- Sealing all joints with PG-64-22 adjacent to curbs, inlets, manholes, concrete edges, and existing pave edges for water-tightness.
- Restoration of all rolled curbing disturbed during construction and sealing joints between new pavement and rolled curbing.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed and is expected to be completed within the timeframe specified in the Contract Documents following that date.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed along Jessup Avenue within the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, PA.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide Performance and Payment Bonds as security for their obligations under the Contract Documents. Additionally, bidders are required to maintain insurance coverage as specified in the Supplementary General Conditions including Worker's Compensation Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, among others.