The Town of Abington is seeking bids for the development of a comprehensive regional safety action plan focused on traffic calming measures for Centre Avenue and Hancock Street. The project involves three phases: pre-NEPA planning and preliminary design, final design of demonstration activities and development of a web-based traffic calming toolkit, and demonstration/construction of traffic calming and crossing improvements. The selected vendor will conduct corridor studies, identify safety hazards, select countermeasures from a toolkit, and implement improvements at up to ten locations. The estimated cost for the work is $377,256. Bids are due by May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bidders must have completed at least three similar projects in the last five years. All employees at the worksite must have completed 10 hours of OSHA-approved construction safety and health training. The contract execution is planned for May 20, 2026, with a start date of May 29, 2026, and a completion date of December 30, 2030.
The Town of Abington requires completion of the work no later than December 30, 2030.
The bid notice states that payments will be made in accordance with Article 4, Progress Payments, which details periodic payments and final payment procedures, including interest on late payments.
The contract includes a general warranty for one year from the date of final acceptance, requiring the contractor to make repairs or replacements for any defective work or damage caused by defects.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder possessing the skill, ability, and integrity necessary for the faithful performance of the work.
Bidders must have successfully completed at least three similar projects of similar size and scope in the last five years. All employees at the worksite must complete 10 hours of OSHA-approved construction safety and health training.
If the contractor fails to complete the work by the specified date, they shall pay the awarding authority liquidated damages of $100 per day.
All bidders must visit the project sites (Hancock Street and Centre Avenue) before submitting a bid to familiarize themselves with existing conditions. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2026, at 10 AM at Abington Town Hall.
Questions regarding the interpretation of the bidding documents must be submitted in writing to the Town Manager no later than five business days prior to the bid opening.
The estimated cost for the work is $377,****.