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West Chester awards 2026 paving contract to T. Schiefer Contractors for $233,993.20
Summary
Council awarded the 2026 paving base bid to T. Schiefer Contractors Inc. at $233,993.20 after reviewing four qualified bids and electing not to include alternate work. Pennoni consultant Megan Sedero noted that utility companies that disturb recently paved roads are required by borough resolution to fully replace full‑width paving within five years.
West Chester Borough Council approved a base bid award for the 2026 paving program to T. Schiefer Contractors Inc. for $233,993.20 during its May 20 meeting.
Borough Manager Sean Metrick and consultant representatives from Pennoni briefed council on the bid opening (four qualified bidders) and explained the decision to recommend the base bid rather than adding an alternate scope. Metrick said the bids came in higher than earlier estimates and recommended sticking to the base bid that was closer to the borough’s original estimate. He outlined the borough's methodology for selecting roads—condition index scores, geographic grouping and equity across wards—so work is done efficiently and proximate streets are grouped.
Pennoni consultant Megan Sedero, who assisted with the bid process, told council West Chester has a resolution requiring that if a utility company digs up a road paved by the borough in the last five years, the utility must fully replace the full pavement width. "If a utility company disturbs or digs up a road that was paved by you in the last 5 years, they need to fully replace the full width paving of that road," Sedero said. She explained that mandatory restoration may delay full replacement until trench restoration and settlement are complete.
Council debated alternates and budget context. The original estimate for the project was roughly $200,000; council discussed liquid fuels and other funding constraints and a suggested future paving budget range of $350,000–$450,000 to cover more work. A motion to award the base bid was moved and seconded and the council approved the contract by recorded vote.
Why it matters: The award schedules resurfacing work for streets identified by condition index and sets expectations for utility trench restoration and replacement requirements under the borough resolution. The decision to limit the award to the base bid was driven by higher‑than‑expected asphalt prices and funding constraints.
What happens next: Public works and contract administration staff will coordinate the scope, schedule and communication with affected residents and utilities; Pennoni will assist with oversight as needed.
