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This is a cover page for bidding documents submitted to Penn Township, Pennsylvania for alterations to the Penn Township Municipal Building located at 97 North Penryn Road, Manheim. The project encompasses two separate construction contracts: Contract #1 (General Construction) and Contract #2 (Electrical Construction). Contract #1 includes demolition, sitework, concrete work, interior framing, exterior replacement finishes (asphalt shingles, composite cladding, polymer trim), storefront glass and aluminum frames for a new vestibule, replacement doors, new mail slot, and roof system replacement. Contract #2 provides heating and lighting systems for the new vestibule and entry areas along with landscape lighting. The project is classified as Level 2 Alterations under the 2018 International Building Code and must comply with accessibility requirements. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sealed bids are due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via the PennBid online platform. The Notice of Intent to Award will be considered by the Township Board of Supervisors on September 14, 2026. Substantial Completion is required by April 12, 2027, with final completion by April 26, 2027.

Bid security of 10 percent in the form of a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid, which remain irrevocable for 60 days, extendable to 120 days. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and maintain workers' compensation insurance of $1 million per occurrence and commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million general aggregate. The project is subject to Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements under Act 442. Questions regarding the bidding documents are due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via PennBid. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for delays beyond Substantial Completion and an additional $1,000 per day for delays in final completion. The bidding documents are available through the PennBid website at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/, and prospective bidders must register as plan holders to receive all official addenda and notifications.