Notice is provided by the Township Secretary that sealed proposals will be received by the Township of Lower Merion for the following: Reconstruction of Wynnewood Valley Park Basketball Court Contract Number: 25-19-4459 General Construction Sealed proposals shall be submitted online via the Pennbid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Proposals will be received until 11 am, prevailing time, September 11, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty as specified in the Instructions to Bidders section of the Bid Document. A Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of 100% are required. Also, a Maintenance Bond in the amount of 25% is required. Bidders may obtain electronic copies of drawings and specifications of this project, at no cost, on the PennBid website noted above. All interested Bidders may, at their convenience, view the project area for the Wynnewood Valley Park Basketball Court at 1505 Remington Rd, Penn Wynne, PA 19096. Scope of Work The work includes, but is not limited to: erosion and sediment control measures; selective demolition; regrading; court construction, including markings, fencing, and appurtenances; stormwater improvements; and site restoration. Award is planned for October 15, 2025 with Construction Notice to Proceed planned for November / December 2025 pending contract execution. Detailed specifications developed by Pennoni Associates, Inc. Questions regarding the project scope shall be submitted via the Messages feature in PennBid. The last day for receipt of written questions is end of business day of August 29, 2025. ATTENTION IS CALLED TO THE FACT THAT NOT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MUST BE PAID ON THIS PROJECT, AND THAT THE CONTRACTOR MUST ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT ARE NOT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF THEIR, RACE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS CREED, ANCESTRY, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, OR BECAUSE OF A PERSON'S SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR GENDER EXPRESSION. 11. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or to waive any informality or irregularity as deemed to the best interest of the Township. Adam M. Szumski Chief Financial Officer
Background
The Township of Lower Merion is issuing a solicitation for the reconstruction of the Wynnewood Valley Park Basketball Court under Contract Number 25-19-4459. The project aims to enhance community recreational facilities and ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards.
Work Details
The scope of work includes:
- Erosion and sediment control measures
- Selective demolition
- Regrading
- Construction of the basketball court including markings, fencing, and appurtenances
- Stormwater improvements
- Site restoration
Detailed specifications have been developed by Pennoni Associates, Inc. The project requires a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of 100%, along with a Maintenance Bond in the amount of 25%. Bidders must ensure compliance with minimum salaries and wages as outlined in the contract documents.
Period of Performance
Construction Notice to Proceed is planned for November/December 2025, following contract execution. Award of the contract is planned for October 15, 2025.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed at Wynnewood Valley Park located at 1505 Remington Rd, Penn Wynne, PA 19096.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a Bid Guaranty as specified in the Instructions to Bidders section. They are required to submit an electronic proposal through the Pennbid Program and may need to provide a Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) state certificate if applicable. Additionally, bidders must comply with insurance requirements including Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance, and Automobile Insurance.
