# Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100066744

Maintenance and Repair of I-78 Exit Ramp Warning Gates in Berks & Lehigh Counties, PA

**Posted:** September 29, 2023
**Respond By:** October 29, 2023
**Identifier:** 6100066744
**NAICS:** 238210, 237310

This opportunity involves the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5 seeking a contractor for the repair, maintenance, installation, and annual inspection of exit ramp closure warning gates along I-78 in Berks and Lehigh counties.
- Government Buyer:
  - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Engineering District 5, Berks and Lehigh County Maintenance Department
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Routine and emergency maintenance, repairs, and annual inspections of warning gates at multiple I-78 exit ramps
  - Replacement and installation of key components, including:
    - Aurora LED Gate Arm Lights
    - 12V Arm Light Flashers
    - Sunlight-10 Solar Lighting Controllers
    - DEKA Gel Solar Batteries (8G5SHP-DEKA)
    - SLP150-12C1D2 Solar Panels
    - Road Closed sign repairs and solar panel mount repairs
    - Mercury switch wiring repairs
  - Traffic control and safety compliance during all work
- Product Line Items:
  - Multiple battery replacements and repairs at 20+ specific gate locations
  - Specific part numbers and models required for replacement parts (e.g., 8G5SHP-DEKA, SLP150-12C1D2)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - All materials must be OEM or PennDOT-approved substitutes
  - Compliance with PennDOT specifications and safety standards (including MUTCD)
  - Annual contract with four 1-year renewal options, each with a 3% price increase
  - Vendors must comply with Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws and provide necessary certifications
  - Traffic control must be provided during all work activities

### Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the repair and maintenance of District 5 I-78 Warning Gates located in Berks and Lehigh counties, Pennsylvania. The work includes furnishing, installing, repairing, and yearly inspecting exit ramp closure warning gates on I-78. The contract duration is one year with four one-year renewal options at a 3% increase per renewal. The scope also involves traffic control and safety compliance as per Pennsylvania Department of Transportation specifications.

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