Sealed proposals will be received electronically via the PennBid program by the Fredericksburg Sewer & Water Authority for the Public Water System Upgrade Project – Contract 3 – Electrical Construction until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. The bid results will be posted on PennBid shortly thereafter. All bidding documents and specifications are available at no cost on PennBid: https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bank cashier's check or bid bond (in the required form) for ten percent (10%) of the bid total.
The work shall generally be comprised of one (1) prime contract as follows:
Contract No. 3 – Electrical Construction: The work of this contract generally consists of furnishing and installing electrical power supply and distribution equipment, standby electrical power generation equipment, electrical conduits and wiring for all process and other powered equipment provided under all other contracts, electrical upgrade of Well 6, installation of well controls at new wells 7 & 8, electrical installation of a mixer in the West Water Tower, demolition of the electrical service to the existing mixers in both water towers, and other incidental work as indicated in the Contract Documents. This contract shall also be responsible to install an underground 1” PVC conduit with a pull rope between the Electric/Utility Room (110) and the Water Filtration Bay (300) for use during future IT installation.
Individual descriptions of the work for each contract and bid item are set forth in the bid documents. Bidders should note that this bid is part of a larger project with multiple prime contracts, which were previously bid and awarded.
There will be no pre-bid conference for this Contract. If the bidder wishes to view the project site (2529 State Route 22, Fredericksburg, PA 17026) they may contact the FSWA Operator – Dusty Keller at 717-304-1061. Questions shall be submitted via the “Public Q&A” feature within PennBid.
Bidders are advised that this project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and applicable Davis-Bacon Related Acts. The successful bidders and all subcontractors shall pay laborers and mechanics employed on the project not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits contained in the applicable U.S. Department of Labor wage determination included in the Contract Documents. Contractors shall comply with the labor standards and requirements of 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5, including weekly certified payroll requirements. Bidders are also advised that this project is subject to the American Iron and Steel (AIS) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements.
The Fredericksburg Sewer & Water Authority hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to reject any and all bids and to waive any omissions, errors, mistakes, defects, or irregularities in any bid at its sole discretion.
