ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Borough of Catasauqua ("Owner") will receive sealed bids electronically via the PennBid Program for the complete design, inspection and construction improvements for an existing 60' diameter wastewater clarifier drive unit and appurtenances at the Borough's Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 18 West Race Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032. The work shall include engineering design, inspection of existing equipment, and installation of the drive unit and appurtenances. Bids will be received online via PennBid until 11:00 a.m. (prevailing time) on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Bid results will be made available on PennBid after bid opening/review by Owner. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the site (18 West Race Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032). A site inspection of the existing clarifier will follow the pre-bid meeting. Copies of the Specifications/Bid Forms are available, at no cost, on PennBid (https://PennBid.bonfirehub.com). Questions and inquiries should be addressed through PennBid's "Ask A Question" button found on the Project Details page. The bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to the Owner in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, and in the form of a certified or bank check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 6.01 of the General Conditions. This project is subject to the current minimum wage rates in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the Public Works Employee Verification Act. Owner reserves the right to waive any informality in, and/or to reject, any or all bids. No bid will be accepted if not submitted electronically through the PennBid system. Borough of Catasauqua Glen Eckhart, Borough Manager Dec 24-25,31-Jan 1