The project involves the demolition and reconstruction of the existing skatepark within Hoberman Park as well as the addition of a pump track and all related appurtenances as shown on the Contract Drawings. The work consists of mobilization, demolition, erosion control, asphalt pavement, concrete paving, concrete sidewalk, concrete steps, drainage facilities, metal rails, metal edging, seeding and mulching. A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the City of Lock Haven, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid, shall be submitted with each bid. The Bidder shall include the fully completed Non-Collusion Affidavit with the bid. In addition to the Equal Employment requirements of Executive Order 11246 regarding discrimination, the CONTRACTOR must establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 1% goal for minority participation in his/her aggregate on-site construction workforce for contracts in excess of $10,000. Moreover, the CONTRACTOR shall strive to meet the MBE goal of 5% and the WBE goal of 3% for contracts of $25,000 or more. For projects which the amount of HUD or CDBG funding exceeds $200,000 the CONTRACTOR must attempt to meet the minimum numerical goals of which 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3 project are Section 3 workers, per 24 CFR Part 75.19; and 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3 project are Targeted Section 3 workers, as defined in 24 CFR Part 75.21. The City, in accordance with its Section 3 Action Plan, may provide a bid preference to a bidder who is a Section 3 business concern. MBE/WBE and Section 3 business concerns shall be afforded full opportunity to bid without discrimination. Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply to this Project. Bids may be held by the City of Lock Haven for up to 60 days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the contract. The City of Lock Haven reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts. Any questions during the bidding process shall be in writing and emailed to The City of Lock Haven, Contact: Abigail Roberts (aroberts@lockhavenpa.gov) and the Engineer's office, Contact: Brian Smith (bsmith@kellerengineers.com). The deadline for all questions is 12:00 P.M. July 25, 2023. No questions received after 12:00 P.M. July 25, 2023 will be addressed.