Project Information

Bid Title

Removal of Blighted Structure - 429 & 431 East Third Street

Issuing Agency

The Enterprise Center

Location

Pennsylvania

Published Date

Oct 13, 2025

Closing Date

Oct 27, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Removal of Blighted Structure – 429 & 431 East Third Street

October 13, 2025

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Project: Removal of Blighted Structure – 429 & 431 East Third Street
Location: Borough of Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA
Owner: Borough of Mount Carmel
Engineer: Peters Consultants, Inc.
?? 2701 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Bid Submission Details

• Deadline: October 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM (local time)

• Submission Options:

  • Online via PennBid

  • In-person at the office of Peters Consultants, Inc.

• Hardcopy Requirements:

  • Sealed envelope clearly marked:
    “Sealed Bid for Removal of Blighted Structure at 429 & 431 East Third Street, Borough of Mt. Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.”

• Bid Opening: October 27, 2025, immediately following deadline

• Bid Holding Period: Bids remain irrevocable for 60 calendar days after opening

Project Location

• Property Address: 429 & 431 East Third Street, Borough of Mount Carmel

• Note: The structure currently bears the numbers 431 & 433 East Third Street (due to 911 address updates).

Project Description

The structure is burnt and uninhabitable.
The work includes, but is not limited to:

• Demolition of the existing structure, fencing, retaining wall, and private sidewalk

• Foundation removal and rubbish disposal

• Asbestos abatement as needed (supervised by a certified inspector)

• Utility disconnection work

• Installation of a new handrail along East Third Street, extending to the existing handrail

• Installation of a new wooden fence at the rear of the property to match adjacent fencing

• Site restoration and all appurtenances required for a complete project

Asbestos Handling Requirements:

• The structure is unsafe to enter for asbestos testing; therefore, an asbestos inspector will be present during demolition.

• Building materials must remain adequately wet throughout demolition, cleanup, and disposal.

• If visible emissions occur, demolition must stop until further wetting eliminates emissions.

• Contractors must comply with EPA Asbestos NESHAP regulations (40 C.F.R. §§ 61.141, 61.145).

Contract Documents

• Available for Inspection:

  • Peters Consultants, Inc., 2701 Columbia Blvd., Bloomsburg, PA 17815

  • Borough of Mount Carmel Office, 50 West Third Street, Mount Carmel, PA 17851

• Purchase Options:

  • $45 per printed set

  • PDF copies available via email at no charge

Bid Security & Requirements

• Each bid must include one of the following, equal to 10% of total bid price:

  • Certified check

  • Cashier’s check

  • U.S. Government Bonds (at par value)

  • Approved Bid Bond (payable to Borough of Mount Carmel)

• Successful bidder must promptly provide required bonds, insurance, submittal documents, and executed agreement.

Labor & Compliance Requirements

• Prevailing Wage Rates: State and Federal regulations apply

• Funding: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

• MBE/WBE Goals:

  • Minority Business Enterprise (MBE): 5%

  • Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE): 3% (for contracts ≥ $25,000)

• Section 3 Goals (24 CFR Part 75):

  • 25% of total labor hours = Section 3 workers

  • 5% of total labor hours = Targeted Section 3 workers

  • Section 3 business concerns may receive bid preference

• Bidders must submit documentation of all MBE/WBE/Section 3 outreach and commitments with their bids.

Reservation of Rights

The Borough of Mount Carmel reserves the right to:

• Award to the most responsible bidder

• Reject any or all bids

• Waive irregularities

• Negotiate contract amounts

Issued By:
Borough of Mount Carmel
Mr. Ed Cuff, Borough Manager

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors

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