ARRO CONSULTING, INC. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by Nesquehoning Borough Water Authority, hereinafter generally referred to as the Authority, on July 3, 2026, until 3:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) via the PennBid Electronic Document and Bid Management Program and opened shortly thereafter. All documents and solicitation details will be available on or after June 22, 2026, at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Bidders must register (a free process), then click the "Portal" then "Open Public Opportunities" tab. CONTRACT NO. 2026-01 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR NESQUEHONING BOROUGH WATER AUTHORITY The project intends to install new valves, replace existing fire hydrants, and replace existing valves at various locations throughout Nesquehoning Borough. The bidder's attention is called to the fact that the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Act apply to this Contract if the estimated cost of the project is in excess of $25,000. Bidders are advised that all applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Public Law 91-596, dated December 29, 1970, latest revision) shall be strictly adhered to on this project. Bids must be accompanied by a completed Bid Form, Bidder's Qualification Statement, electronic copy of Bid Bond, executed Non-Collusion Affidavit and Public Works Verification Form as set forth in the Contract Documents. Award of Contract, if a contract be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder, but the Authority reserves the unqualified right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities. The Authority also reserves the right to delete any "item" or portion of an "item" contained in the Contract at its discretion, once bids are received. Prior to awarding the Contract, bids may be held by the Authority for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders. During this period, no bid may be withdrawn. Paul Kattner Authority Chairman Nesquehoning Borough Water Authority Jun 24-25

