Waterline Extension REBID
Project No: G-1149-25 REBED
Location: Avella, Washington County, PA
Owner: Avella School District
Manager: Clint Reilly
Estimated Cost: Alt. 1 – $295,330 Alt. 2 – $238,828 Alt. 3 – $208,828
*Corrected Figure
| Contractor | Contact Person | Bid Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avella Area School District 1000 Avella Road Avella, PA 15312 | John Galvin | N/A |
| Morgan Excavating, LP 15 Arentzen Blvd. Upper Suite Charleroi, PA 15022 | April Schwalb | N/A |
| Quigley Development, Inc. 103 Progress Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 | Mike Handlow | N/A |
| Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. 1595 Smith Township State Road (Route 18) Atlasburg, PA 15004-0369 | Todd Bogar | A1 $355,956.50 A2 $293,204.25* A3 $280,124.85 |
| 3D Murin Construction 122 Naponic Lane North Huntington, PA 15642 | Eric Ballash | A1 $358,739.00 A2 $264,582.50 A3 $231,920.50 |
| Fleeher Contracting, LLC 31 Woodcrest Drive Cecil, PA 15321 | Brandy | N/A |
| Lindy Paving, Inc,. 1807 Shenango Road New Gailee, PA 15141 | Nicole Natale | N/A |
| Jet Jack, Inc. 5020 Thoms Run Road Oakdale, PA 15071 | Blaine Popp | A1 $354,720.00 A2 $274,747.50 A3 $251,160.50 |
| Preferred Plumbing and Heating Solutions, LLC 246 Pittsburgh Grade Road Hookstown, PA 15050 | David Demor | A1 $317,573.00 A2 $249,144.00 A3 $227,245.40 |
| Verardi Landscapes, LLC 2156 Poor Richards Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15237-4216 | Nicholas Verardi | A1 $633,584.00 A2 $528,691.50* A3 $433,392.30* |
| N & N Landscaping, LLC 256 Gary Drive Sewickley, PA 15143 | Nate Nusskern | A1 $547,136.27* A2 $405,278.39* A3 $360,220.61* |
Bid Advertisement
Sealed Bids are requested by the Avella Area School District at the Business Office located at 1000 Avella Road, Avella, PA 15312 until 4:00 P.M. prevailing time, Thursday, May 7, 2026 for the Waterline Extension Project Rebid. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the closing time for receipt of Bids.
Interested parties may view the Profile and Bid Schedule for this Project on the internet at: www.niraengineers.com.
All Bid Documents are available via email request to bids@niraengineers.com. Electronic bid documents are available for a $25.00 fee and printed bid documents are available for a $75.00 fee with an additional charge of $15.00 when shipping is requested. Checks are to be made payable to NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, in the form of a Certified Check or Corporate Surety Bid Bond, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid Proposal made in the favor of the Avella Area School District. Only bids from Contractors who have obtained documents directly from NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc. will be accepted at bid opening.
A Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Maintenance Bond in the amounts specified within the Contract Documents will be required of the successful Bidder.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act 442. The Prevailing Wage Scale is included in these Specifications.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Provisions of the Public Works Employment Verification Act (PWEVA).
The successful Bidder on this work will be required to obtain security clearances consistent with PA Act 34, PA Act 151 and PA Act 114.
Adherence to Instructions to Bidders is required.
No Bid or any part thereof shall be withdrawn by Bidder for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the Bid Opening.
The right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all Bids or parts of bids and to waive technical defects in any Bid.
Project Scope
The work generally consists of the installation of 850 linear feet of 8 inch PVC waterline, 445 linear feet of 6 inch PVC waterline, 244 linear feet of 4 inch PVC waterline, one (1) fire hydrant, water meter vault, gate valves, interior building waterline connections, and surface restoration. This Contract has been divided into three (3) separate Alternate Bids.
Alternate No. 1 Bid Schedule
WATERLINE EXTENSION TO BOTH SCHOOLS
| Item No. | Description | Estimated Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1.1 | Mobilization, Bonds, Insurances, Shop Drawings, Photo Documentation. | JOB | LS |
| A1.2 | Finish Grading, Topsoil, Soil Supplements, Seeding, Mulching, Fertilizer, and Erosion and Sedimentation Controls. | JOB | LS |
| A1.3 | Test Hole Excavation (As Directed). | 5 | EA |
| A1.4 | Miscellaneous Incidental Work. Includes Landscaping, Removal and Reinstall Fencing, Guide Rails, Railings, Walls and Planters, Clearing and Grubbing, and All Other Items Not Specified Herein. Also Includes All Materials, Labor and Equipment to Complete. | JOB | LS |
| A1.5 | Dechlorination of All Planned and Unplanned Discharges. | JOB | LS |
| A1.6 | 8 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 853 | LF |
| A1.7 | 6 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 445 | LF |
| A1.8 | 4 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 240 | LF |
| A1.9 | Polywrap Pipe Encasement (D.I. Fittings Only. Size Varies). | 35 | LF |
| A1.10 | 8 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
| A1.11 | 6 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
| A1.12 | 4 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
| A1.13 | 8 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 4 | EA |
| A1.14 | 6 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 1 | EA |
| A1.15 | 4 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 2 | EA |
| A1.16 | Remove Existing Fire Hydrant Assembly and Valve. | 1 | EA |
| A1.17 | Fire Hydrant Assembly. Including 6 Inch Valve. | 1 | EA |
| A1.18 | Water Meter Vault. Includes All Components, D.I.P., and Appurtenances (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
| A1.19 | Connect Waterline to PA American Pressure Reducing Station Waterline. | JOB | LS |
| A1.20 | Connections to Existing Jr./Sr. High School Interior Piping (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
| A1.21 | Connection to Existing Elementary School Interior Piping (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
| A1.22 | PennDOT No. 2A Coarse Aggregate Limestone Backfill (In Pipe Trench and As Ordered by the Engineer). | 75 | CY |
| A1.23 | AASHTO No. 67 Limestone Pipe Bedding (Only in Areas of Unsuitable Material). | 15 | CY |
| A1.24 | Tracer Wire. | 1,600 | LF |
| A1.25 | Tracer Wire Test Station. | 3 | EA |
| A1.26 | Tracer Wire Grounding Anode. | 4 | EA |
| A1.27 | Tracer Wire Hydrant Access Box with Hydrant Flange. | 1 | EA |
| A1.28 | Temporary Asphalt Pavement (2 Inch Depth of 9.5mm Warm Mix Asphalt). | 4 | TON |
| A1.29 | Asphalt Driveway Restoration. | 100 | SY |
| A1.30 | Concrete Sidewalk Restoration. | 65 | SY |
| A1.31 | Plain Cement Concrete Curb. | 60 | LF |
| A1.32 | Waterborne Pavement Markings Restoration (Restore Damaged Markings). | JOB | LS |
| A1.33 | Bollard. | 2 | EA |
Alternate No. 2 Bid Schedule
WATERLINE EXTENSION TO JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
| Item No. | Description | Estimated Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
A2.1 | Mobilization, Bonds, Insurances, Shop Drawings, Photo Documentation. | JOB | LS |
A2.2 | Finish Grading, Topsoil, Soil Supplements, Seeding, Mulching, Fertilizer, and Erosion and Sedimentation Controls. | JOB | LS |
A2.3 | Test Hole Excavation (As Directed). | 3 | EA |
A2.4 | Miscellaneous Incidental Work. Includes Landscaping, Removal and Reinstall Fencing, Guide Rails, Railings, Walls and Planters, Clearing and Grubbing, and All Other Items Not Specified Herein. Also Includes All Materials, Labor and Equipment to Complete. | JOB | LS |
A2.5 | Dechlorination of All Planned and Unplanned Discharges. | JOB | LS |
A2.6 | 8 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 520 | LF |
A2.7 | 6 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 445 | LF |
A2.8 | 4 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 90 | LF |
A2.9 | Polywrap Pipe Encasement (D.I. Fittings Only. Size Varies). | 30 | LF |
A2.10 | 8 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
A2.11 | 6 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
A2.12 | 4 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
A2.13 | 8 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 3 | EA |
A2.14 | 6 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 1 | EA |
A2.15 | 4 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 1 | EA |
A2.16 | Remove Existing Fire Hydrant Assembly and Valve. | 1 | EA |
A2.17 | Fire Hydrant Assembly. Including 6 Inch Valve. | 1 | EA |
A2.18 | Water Meter Vault. Includes All Components, D.I.P., and Appurtenances (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
A2.19 | Connect Waterline to PA American Pressure Reducing Station Waterline. | JOB | LS |
A2.20 | Connections to Existing Jr./Sr. High School Interior Piping (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
A2.21 | PennDOT No. 2A Coarse Aggregate Limestone Backfill (In Pipe Trench and As Ordered by the Engineer). | 65 | CY |
A2.22 | AASHTO No. 67 Limestone Pipe Bedding (Only in Areas of Unsuitable Material). | 15 | CY |
A2.23 | Tracer Wire. | 1,055 | LF |
A2.24 | Tracer Wire Test Station. | 3 | EA |
A2.25 | Tracer Wire Grounding Anode. | 4 | EA |
A2.26 | Tracer Wire Hydrant Access Box with Hydrant Flange. | 1 | EA |
A2.27 | Temporary Asphalt Pavement (2 Inch Depth of 9.5mm Warm Mix Asphalt). | 3 | TON |
A2.28 | Asphalt Driveway Restoration. | 60 | SY |
A2.29 | Concrete Sidewalk Restoration. | 65 | SY |
A2.30 | Plain Cement Concrete Curb. | 45 | LF |
A2.31 | Waterborne Pavement Markings Restoration (Restore Damaged Markings). | JOB | LS |
A2.32 | Bollard. | 2 | EA |
Alternate No. 3 Bid Schedule
WATERLINE EXTENSION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| Item No. | Description | Estimated Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
A3.1 | Mobilization, Bonds, Insurances, Shop Drawings, Photo Documentation. | JOB | LS |
A3.2 | Finish Grading, Topsoil, Soil Supplements, Seeding, Mulching, Fertilizer, and Erosion and Sedimentation Controls. | JOB | LS |
A3.3 | Test Hole Excavation (As Directed). | 3 | EA |
A3.4 | Miscellaneous Incidental Work. Includes Landscaping, Removal and Reinstall Fencing, Guide Rails, Railings, Walls and Planters, Clearing and Grubbing, and All Other Items Not Specified Herein. Also Includes All Materials, Labor and Equipment to Complete. | JOB | LS |
A3.5 | Dechlorination of All Planned and Unplanned Discharges. | JOB | LS |
A3.6 | 8 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 881 | LF |
A3.7 | 4 Inch C906 HDPE DR-11 Pipe and HDPE Fittings (Installed by Thermal or Electro Fusion). | 200 | LF |
A3.8 | Polywrap Pipe Encasement (D.I. Fittings Only. Size Varies). | 15 | LF |
A3.9 | 8 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
A3.10 | 4 Inch Mechanical Joint Restraint (Megalug). | 2 | EA |
A3.11 | 8 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 2 | EA |
A3.12 | 4 Inch Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, Box and Lid. | 1 | EA |
A3.13 | Remove Existing Fire Hydrant Assembly and Valve. | 1 | EA |
A3.14 | Water Meter Vault. Includes All Components, D.I.P., and Appurtenances (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
A3.15 | Connect Waterline to PA American Pressure Reducing Station Waterline. | JOB | LS |
A3.16 | Modification to Existing Jr./Sr. High School Interior Piping (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
A3.17 | Connection to Existing Elementary School Interior Piping (As Designed). | JOB | LS |
A3.18 | PennDOT No. 2A Coarse Aggregate Limestone Backfill (In Pipe Trench and As Ordered by the Engineer). | 20 | CY |
A3.19 | AASHTO No. 67 Limestone Pipe Bedding (Only in Areas of Unsuitable Material). | 15 | CY |
A3.20 | Tracer Wire. | 1,081 | LF |
A3.21 | Tracer Wire Test Station. | 3 | EA |
A3.22 | Tracer Wire Grounding Anode. | 4 | EA |
A3.23 | Temporary Asphalt Pavement (2 Inch Depth of 9.5mm Warm Mix Asphalt). | 1 | TON |
A3.24 | Asphalt Driveway Restoration. | 20 | SY |
A3.25 | Plain Cement Concrete Curb. | 15 | LF |
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