PROJECT MANUAL Coblentz Corner Phase 1 Architect Project Number #245014 100 West Front Street

Berwick, PA 18603

Release Date: 5/15/2026

OWNER

Community Strategies Group 160 W. 6th St., Suite 105 Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Attn: Josh Nespoli Deputy Director

(570) 394-4905 jnespoli@csgpa.org

ARCHITECT

UpStreet Architects, Inc.

911 Menoher Blvd.

Johnstown, PA 15905

(724) 349-3601

ENGINEER

KSG Engineers 711 Davis Street Scranton, PA

(570) 569-2199

Coblentz Corner TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. COVER AND TITLE PAGE

B. ADDENDA

C. TABLE OF CONTENTS

D. BID DOCUMENTS

A. BIDDER INFORMATION

i. Bidder Information

ii. Advertisement for Bids

iii. AIA Document A701 – 2018, Instructions to Bidders

iv. Amendment to Instructions to Bidders

v. Conditions for Bidding from Electronic Media

B. BID PACKET

i. Bid Forms (available online at PennBid)

ii. Bid Bond

iii. AIA A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement

iv. Certification Regarding Debarment

1. 1.) Debarment Certification for Primary Covered Transactions

2. 2.) Debarment Certificate for Lower Tier Covered Transactions

v. Non-Collusion Affidavit

vi. Anti-Lobbying Certificate

vii. MBE/WBE/Section 3 Participation

E. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

a. AIA Document A101 – 2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner And Contractor

i. Modifications to be incorporated in the Contract

b. AIA Document A201-2017, General Conditions Of The Contract For Construction

c. Supplementary General Conditions D. AIA Document A312 – 2010, Payment Bond E. AIA Document A312 – 2010, Performance Bond

F. COMPLIANCE FORMS-

A. Compliance Form Instructions B. PA State Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

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C. 2026 List Of Exempt Machinery And Equipment D. St-2 Steel Origin Certification Non-Identifiable, Non-Structural Steel E. St-3 75% U.S. Manufacture Certification F. St-4 Not Domestically Manufactured – Prime Contractor G. DCED BABA Certification Form

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawings 00 31 00 Available Project Information 00 40 00 Procurement Forms and Supplements 00 50 00 Contracting Forms and Supplements 00 61 00 Construction Bonds 00 73 16 Insurance Requirements 00 73 43 Wage Rate Requirements

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 20 00 Price and Payment Procedures 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures Substitution Form During Construction 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedule 01 35 53 Security Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements 01 45 33 Code Required Special Inspections 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 58 13 Temporary Project Signage 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 76 10 Temporary Protective Coverings 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 02 – EXISITING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast In Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 22 00 Concrete Unit Masonry 04 73 00 Manufactured Stone Masonry

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DIVISION 05 – STEEL

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold Form Metal Framing 05 51 00 Metal Stairs

DIVISION 06 – WOODS PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 16 13 Polymer Modified Cement Waterproofing 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 21 19 Foamed in Place Insulation 07 26 00 Vapor Retarders 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Membrane Roofing 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 71 23 Manufactured Gutters and Downspouts 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 36 13 Sectional Doors 08 43 13 Aluminum-framed Storefronts 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 91 13 Exterior Painting 10 14 00 Signage

END OF TABLE CONTENTS

Coblentz Corner Phase 1 Bidder Information

D.1. BIDDER INFORMATION

a. This information shall instruct and aid the Bidder in preparing his/her Bid:

b. Advertisement for Bids

c. AIA Document A701 – 2018, Instructions to Bidders

d. Amendment to Instructions to Bidders

e. Conditions for Bidding from Electronic Media

Coblentz Corner Phase 1

Advertisement for Bids

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Community Strategies Group will receive sealed bids for a single prime General Contract for the Coblentz Corner Phase 1 Project, until Tuesday September 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM at which time they shall be opened online and posted via PennBid.

Bids will be accepted via the PennBid website (www.pennbid.net). Bids must be received by the date and time above.

A non-mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the site, 100 West Front Street, Berwick PA.

All questions must be submitted through the PennBid website (www.pennbid.com) on or before 5:00 pm Tuesday September 8, 2026. No questions will be received or responded to by phone or email.

An electronic copy of the Bid Documents may be obtained at no cost from the PennBid website (www.pennbid.net).

The work generally consists of structural repairs and replacement, non structural framing, roofing, insulation and exterior finishes.

This is a Pennsylvania State Prevailing Wage Rate project and current rates are included in the Project Manual.

A Bid Bond is required in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the proposed Contract Sum.

Payment and Performance Bonds are required of the successful Bidder, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum.

The project is subject to the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) and RACP funding requirements.

The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget Domestic Steel Products Procurement Act.

The project is subject to the federal MBE/WBE/Section 3 Requirements of 24 CFR Part 75.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, or any part of a Bid, and to award the Bid in their best interest.

END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

http://www.pennbid.com/ http://www.pennbid.net/

Document A701TM – 2018 Instructions to Bidders

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FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL

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REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC

PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.

CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES

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REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO

THIS PROCUREMENT BEFORE

COMPLETING THIS FORM.

It is intended that AIA Document G612™–2017, Owner’s Instructions to the Architect, Parts A and B will be completed prior to using this document.

for the following Project:

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THE OWNER:

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 DEFINITIONS

2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6 POST-BID INFORMATION

7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

8 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

§ 1.1 Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the Proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, supplementary instructions to bidders, the bid form, and any other bidding forms. The Proposed Contract Documents consist of the unexecuted form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor and that Agreement’s Exhibits, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, all Addenda, and all other documents enumerated in Article 8 of these Instructions.

§ 1.2 Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, or in other Proposed Contract Documents apply to the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.3 Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Architect, which, by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections, modify or interpret the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.4 A Bid is a complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.5 The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents, to which Work may be added or deleted by sums stated in Alternate Bids.

§ 1.6 An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or deducted from, or that does not change, the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.

§ 1.7 A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.8 A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid and who meets the requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.9 A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials, equipment, or labor for a portion of the Work.

ARTICLE 2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

§ 2.1 By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that:

.1 the Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents;

.2 the Bidder understands how the Bidding Documents relate to other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction;

.3 the Bid complies with the Bidding Documents;

.4 the Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and has correlated the Bidder’s observations with the requirements of the Proposed Contract Documents;

.5 the Bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception; and

.6 the Bidder has read and understands the provisions for liquidated damages, if any, set forth in the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.1 Distribution § 3.1.1 Bidders shall obtain complete Bidding Documents, as indicated below, from the issuing office designated in the advertisement or invitation to bid, for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall obtain Bidding Documents.)

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§ 3.1.2 Any required deposit shall be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the paper Bidding Documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of Bids. The cost to replace missing or damaged paper documents will be deducted from the deposit. A Bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the paper Bidding Documents, and the Bidder’s deposit will be refunded.

§ 3.1.3 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders unless specifically offered in the advertisement or invitation to bid, or in supplementary instructions to bidders.

§ 3.1.4 Bidders shall use complete Bidding Documents in preparing Bids. Neither the Owner nor Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete Bidding Documents.

§ 3.1.5 The Bidding Documents will be available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by distribution of the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.2 Modification or Interpretation of Bidding Documents § 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study the Bidding Documents, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall notify the Architect of errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities discovered and request clarification or interpretation pursuant to Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.2.2 Requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted by the Bidder in writing and shall be received by the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit requests for clarification and interpretation.)

§ 3.2.3 Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents shall be made by Addendum. Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

§ 3.3 Substitutions § 3.3.1 The materials, products, and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.2 Substitution Process § 3.3.2.1 Written requests for substitutions shall be received by the Architect at least ten days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Requests shall be submitted in the same manner as that established for submitting clarifications and interpretations in Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.3.2.2 Bidders shall submit substitution requests on a Substitution Request Form if one is provided in the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.3.2.3 If a Substitution Request Form is not provided, requests shall include (1) the name of the material or equipment specified in the Bidding Documents; (2) the reason for the requested substitution; (3) a complete description of the proposed substitution including the name of the material or equipment proposed as the substitute, performance and test data, and relevant drawings; and (4) any other information necessary for an evaluation. The request shall include a statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment, or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts or the impact on any Project Certifications (such as LEED), that will result from incorporation of the proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.3 The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

§ 3.3.4 If the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval shall be set forth in an Addendum. Approvals made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

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§ 3.3.5 No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided for in the Contract Documents.

§ 3.4 Addenda § 3.4.1 Addenda will be transmitted to Bidders known by the issuing office to have received complete Bidding Documents.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Addenda will be transmitted.)

§ 3.4.2 Addenda will be available where Bidding Documents are on file.

§ 3.4.3 Addenda will be issued no later than four days prior to the date for receipt of Bids, except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of Bids.

§ 3.4.4 Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder shall ascertain that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid.

ARTICLE 4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

§ 4.1 Preparation of Bids § 4.1.1 Bids shall be submitted on the forms included with or identified in the Bidding Documents.

§ 4.1.2 All blanks on the bid form shall be legibly executed. Paper bid forms shall be executed in a non-erasable medium.

§ 4.1.3 Sums shall be expressed in both words and numbers, unless noted otherwise on the bid form. In case of discrepancy, the amount entered in words shall govern.

§ 4.1.4 Edits to entries made on paper bid forms must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

§ 4.1.5 All requested Alternates shall be bid. If no change in the Base Bid is required, enter “No Change” or as required by the bid form.

§ 4.1.6 Where two or more Bids for designated portions of the Work have been requested, the Bidder may, without forfeiture of the bid security, state the Bidder’s refusal to accept award of less than the combination of Bids stipulated by the Bidder. The Bidder shall neither make additional stipulations on the bid form nor qualify the Bid in any other manner.

§ 4.1.7 Each copy of the Bid shall state the legal name and legal status of the Bidder. As part of the documentation submitted with the Bid, the Bidder shall provide evidence of its legal authority to perform the Work in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. Each copy of the Bid shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. A Bid by a corporation shall further name the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached, certifying the agent’s authority to bind the Bidder.

§ 4.1.8 A Bidder shall incur all costs associated with the preparation of its Bid.

§ 4.2 Bid Security § 4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by the following bid security:

(Insert the form and amount of bid security.)

§ 4.2.2 The Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid and shall, if required, furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds if required, the amount

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§ 4.2.3 If a surety bond is required as bid security, it shall be written on AIA Document A310™, Bid Bond, unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents. The attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of an acceptable power of attorney. The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 4.2.4 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until (a) the Contract has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished; (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn; or (c) all Bids have been rejected. However, if no Contract has been awarded or a Bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, a Bidder may, beginning days after the opening of Bids, withdraw its Bid and request the return of its bid security.

§ 4.3 Submission of Bids § 4.3.1 A Bidder shall submit its Bid as indicated below:

(Indicate how, such as by website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit their Bid.)

§ 4.3.2 Paper copies of the Bid, the bid security, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, the Bidder’s name and address, and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED” on the face thereof.

§ 4.3.3 Bids shall be submitted by the date and time and at the place indicated in the invitation to bid. Bids submitted after the date and time for receipt of Bids, or at an incorrect place, will not be accepted.

§ 4.3.4 The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids.

§ 4.3.5 A Bid submitted by any method other than as provided in this Section 4.3 will not be accepted.

§ 4.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid § 4.4.1 Prior to the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder may submit a new Bid to replace a Bid previously submitted, or withdraw its Bid entirely, by notice to the party designated to receive the Bids. Such notice shall be received and duly recorded by the receiving party on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids. The receiving party shall verify that replaced or withdrawn Bids are removed from the other submitted Bids and not considered. Notice of submission of a replacement Bid or withdrawal of a Bid shall be worded so as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

§ 4.4.2 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids in the same format as that established in Section 4.3, provided they fully conform with these Instructions to Bidders. Bid security shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as resubmitted.

§ 4.4.3 After the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder who discovers that it made a clerical error in its Bid shall notify the Architect of such error within two days, or pursuant to a timeframe specified by the law of the jurisdiction where the Project is located, requesting withdrawal of its Bid. Upon providing evidence of such error to the reasonable satisfaction of the Architect, the Bid shall be withdrawn and not resubmitted. If a Bid is withdrawn pursuant to this Section 4.4.3, the bid security will be attended to as follows:

(State the terms and conditions, such as Bid rank, for returning or retaining the bid security.)

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ARTICLE 5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

§ 5.1 Opening of Bids If stipulated in an advertisement or invitation to bid, or when otherwise required by law, Bids properly identified and received within the specified time limits will be publicly opened and read aloud. A summary of the Bids may be made available to Bidders.

§ 5.2 Rejection of Bids Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids.

§ 5.3 Acceptance of Bid (Award) § 5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a Bid received and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s best interests.

§ 5.3.2 Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents, and to determine the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

ARTICLE 6 POST-BID INFORMATION

§ 6.1 Contractor’s Qualification Statement Bidders to whom award of a Contract is under consideration shall submit to the Architect, upon request and within the timeframe specified by the Architect, a properly executed AIA Document A305™, Contractor’s Qualification Statement, unless such a Statement has been previously required and submitted for this Bid.

§ 6.2 Owner’s Financial Capability A Bidder to whom award of a Contract is under consideration may request in writing, fourteen days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids, that the Owner furnish to the Bidder reasonable evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the Owner’s obligations under the Contract. The Owner shall then furnish such reasonable evidence to the Bidder no later than seven days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids. Unless such reasonable evidence is furnished within the allotted time, the Bidder will not be required to execute the Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

§ 6.3 Submittals § 6.3.1 After notification of selection for the award of the Contract, the Bidder shall, as soon as practicable or as stipulated in the Bidding Documents, submit in writing to the Owner through the Architect:

.1 a designation of the Work to be performed with the Bidder's own forces;

.2 names of the principal products and systems proposed for the Work and the manufacturers and suppliers of each; and

.3 names of persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the Work.

§ 6.3.2 The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Architect and Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 6.3.3 Prior to the execution of the Contract, the Architect will notify the Bidder if either the Owner or Architect, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the Bidder. If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to a proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at the Bidder’s option, withdraw the Bid or submit an acceptable substitute person or entity. The Bidder may also submit any required adjustment in the Base Bid or Alternate Bid to account for the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution. The Owner may accept the adjusted bid price or disqualify the Bidder. In the event of either withdrawal or disqualification, bid security will not be forfeited.

§ 6.3.4 Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner and Architect have made no reasonable objection must be used on the Work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the Owner and Architect.

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ARTICLE 7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

§ 7.1 Bond Requirements § 7.1.1 If stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder.

§ 7.1.2 If the furnishing of such bonds is stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the cost shall be included in the Bid.

If the furnishing of such bonds is required after receipt of bids and before execution of the Contract, the cost of such bonds shall be added to the Bid in determining the Contract Sum.

§ 7.1.3 The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 7.1.4 Unless otherwise indicated below, the Penal Sum of the Payment and Performance Bonds shall be the amount of the Contract Sum.

(If Payment or Performance Bonds are to be in an amount other than 100% of the Contract Sum, indicate the dollar amount or percentage of the Contract Sum.)

§ 7.2 Time of Delivery and Form of Bonds § 7.2.1 The Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than three days following the date of execution of the Contract. If the Work is to commence sooner in response to a letter of intent, the Bidder shall, prior to commencement of the Work, submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner that such bonds will be furnished and delivered in accordance with this Section 7.2.1.

§ 7.2.2 Unless otherwise provided, the bonds shall be written on AIA Document A312, Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

§ 7.2.3 The bonds shall be dated on or after the date of the Contract.

§ 7.2.4 The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

ARTICLE 8 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 8.1 Copies of the proposed Contract Documents have been made available to the Bidder and consist of the following documents:

.1 AIA Document A101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, unless otherwise stated below.

(Insert the complete AIA Document number, including year, and Document title.)

.2 AIA Document A101™–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, unless otherwise stated below.

.3 AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, unless otherwise stated below.

.4 AIA Document E203™–2013, Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E203-2013.)

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.5 Drawings

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.6 Specifications

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.7 Addenda:

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.8 Other Exhibits:

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[ ] AIA Document E204™–2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

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[ ] The Sustainability Plan:

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Coblentz Corner Amendment to Instructions to Bidders

AMENDMENT TO INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FORM OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:

SEE AIA A701 - 2018, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS BEFORE THIS DOCUMENT.

THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT AMEND OR SUPPLEMENT THE INSTRUCTIONS TO

BIDDERS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

3.1 ARTICLE 2, BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

A. Add the following subparagraphs to 2.1.4:

1. 2.1.4.1 A Pre-Bid Conference and site inspection will be held Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the site located at 100 West Market Street, Berwick, PA, to answer questions and verify work. Attendance by Owner, Architect, Engineer, Contractors, Subcontractors and Vendors. Attendance is mandatory to submit a Bid. If the Bidder attended the prior Conference on June 16, 2026, their attendance is not required in order to submit a Bid. \

a. 2.1.4.1.1 Agenda:

1) Attendance Sheet

2) Discrepancies (00 74 00 - Special Conditions)

3) RFIs

4) Alternates

5) Unit Prices

6) Substitutions

7) Addenda

8) Bid Submission Packets

9) Bid Results will be available on PennBid.

10) Contractor Questions

B. Add the following subparagraphs to 2.1:

1. 2.1.7 The Bidder fully understands and intends to meet the requirements of referenced documents such as codes, standards, and manufacturer's recommendations that apply to the work.

2. 2.1.8 The Bidder, by execution of the Contract, shall in no way be relieved of any obligation under it due to his failure to receive or examine any form or legal instrument or to visit the site and acquaint himself with the conditions there existing and the Architect will be justified in rejecting any claim based on facts regarding which he should have been on notice as a result thereof.

C. Add the following paragraph to Article 2:

1. 2.2 This Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid, with any other Bidder or with any competitor. The Bidder shall execute, and attach thereto, an affidavit substantially in the form herein provided, to the effect that he has not entered into a collusive agreement with any other person, firm, or corporation in regard to any Bid submitted.

3.2 ARTICLE 3, BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. Section 3.1 Distribution:

1. Add the following to 3.1.1:

a. Bidders shall obtain Bidding Documents in electronic format (pdf) via the electronic distribution service PennBid. Paper copy Bidding Documents are available upon request; contact the Architect's office for pricing and availability.

2. Delete subparagraph 3.1.2. There will be no refund for returned Bidding Documents.

B. Section 3.2 Modification or Interpretation of Bidding Documents:

1. Add the following subparagraph to 3.2.2:

a. 3.2.2.1 All Requests for Information (RFI) during the bidding period are to be submitted in writing through PennBid no later than 5:00 p.m. local prevailing time on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. RFI's received after this time and date will be returned unanswered. RFI's will not be accepted from Subcontractors or Suppliers;

RFI's must be submitted through the electronic document service PennBid. No oral interpretations will be made to any Bidder as to the meaning of the Bidding Documents or any part thereof. See Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements for additional information.

C. Section 3.3 Substitutions:

1. Delete this Section. Substitutions will NOT be considered during Bidding.

D. Section 3.4 Addenda:

1. Add the following subparagraph to 3.4.3:

a. 3.4.3.1 Addenda will be issued no later than Friday, September 11, 2026.

2. Add the following subparagraph to 3.4.4:

a. 3.4.4.1 All Addenda issued shall become part of the Contract and all Bidders shall be bound by such Addenda, whether or not received by the Bidders.

3.3 ARTICLE 4, BIDDING PROCEDURES

A. Section 4.1 Preparation of Bids:

1. Delete 4.1.4 in it's entirety and replace with the following:

a. All bids must be regular in every respect and no interlineations, excisions or special conditions must be made or included in the Bid Form by the Bidder.

2. Add the following sentence to the beginning of paragraph 4.1.5:

a. No alternative Bids will be considered unless specifically requested.

3. Add the following paragraphs:

a. 4.1.9 The “Base Bid Task” and “Alternate” price for each of the several items in the proposal for each Bidder shall include it’s prorated share of overhead and profit so that the sum of the products obtained by adding the Base Bid and the Alternate Prices represent the Total Bid.

1) 4.1.9.1 Any bid not conforming to this may be rejected as informal.

2) 4.1.9.2 Special attention to Bidders is called to this provision should conditions make it necessary to reject or accept Alternate Prices.

B. Section 4.2 Bid Security:

1. 4.2.1 Bid Security is required on the amount of Ten Percent (10%) of the Bid amount.

C. Section 4.3 Submission of Bids:

1. Add the following subparagraph to 4.3.1:

a. 4.3.1.1 Bidders shall submit their Bid electronically on the electronic document service PennBid.

2. Add the following subparagraph to 4.3.2:

a. 4.3.2.1 Each Bidder is required to read, complete, and submit supplement forms for the Bid to be considered bona-fide. Failure to submit these forms will result in disqualification of the Bid.

D. Section 4.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid:

1. Add the words "or authorized postponement thereof" after "receipt of Bids" on the first line of paragraph 4.4.1.

2. Add the following subparagraph to 4.4.3:

a. 4.4.3.1 Withdrawal of erroneous Bids after Bid Opening but before Award based on bid mistakes shall be permitted by the written determination of the Architect when the Bidder requests relief and presents credible evidence that the reason for the lower Bid price was a clerical mistake as opposed to a judgment mistake and was actually due to an unintentional arithmetical error or an unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material or services made directly in the compilation of the Bid. The request for relief and the supporting evidence must be received by the Architect within five working days after the Bid Opening. The Architect shall not permit a withdrawal of a Bid if the withdrawal of the Bid would result in the awarding of the contract on another Bid of the same Bidder, its partner or a corporation or business venture owned by or in which the Bidder has a substantial interest. No Bidder who is permitted to withdraw a Bid shall supply any material or labor to or perform any subcontract or other work agreement for any person to whom a contract or subcontract is awarded in the performance of the contract for which the withdrawn Bid was submitted without the written approval of the Architect.

3. Add paragraph 4.4.4:

a. 4.4.4 A Bid may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the Bidder within sixty

(60) calendar days following the time and date designated for the receipt of Bids, and each Bidder so agrees in submitting a Bid. Any Bid received after the time and date designated for the receipt of Bids shall not be considered.

3.4 ARTICLE 5, CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

A. Section 5.3 Acceptance of Bid (Award):

1. Add the following subparagraphs to 5.3.1:

a. 5.3.1.1 The Contract shall be awarded within no more than sixty (60) calendar days of the Bid Opening by written notice to the lowest responsible Bidder or all Bids shall be rejected. Extensions of the date for the Award may be made by mutual written consent of the contracting officer and the lowest responsible Bidder.

b. 5.3.1.2 It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract to the lowest responsible Bidder, however, the Owner reserves the right to award the Contract to whomever they feel provides the "Best Value" with price being the primary consideration but not the only determining factor. Contractor's reputation, A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement, and the quality and locality of Subcontractors will be taken into consideration.

2. Add the following paragraph to 5.3:

a. 5.3.3 The Owner reserves the right to negotiate contract / construction costs, after receipt of the Bids, with the lowest, qualified, bidding Contractor.

3.5 ARTICLE 6, POST-BID INFORMATION

A. Section 6.1 Contractor's Qualification Statement:

1. Delete 6.1 in it's entirety and replace with the following:

a. Submit a fully completed AIA Document A305, Contractor's Qualification Statement, as part of the supplement forms to be submitted with the Bid Form.

B. Section 6.3 Submittals:

1. Add the following subparagraphs to 6.3.1:

a. 6.3.1.4 Schedule of Values as defined in AIA Document A201-2007, Section 9.2 Schedule of Values.

b. 6.3.1.5 Proposed Subcontractor Listing.

2. Add the following subparagraphs to 6.3.2:

a. 6.3.2.1 Approval of the Contractor will be made upon receipt of:

1) AIA Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement. Only projects with a scope of work similar to the proposed work need be listed. Provide a contact person and contact information for each project listed.

2) Registered name and tax identification number of the Contractor or Supplier.

3) Name and tax identification number of each principal having a five percent (5%) or greater ownership interest in the Contractor or Supplier.

4) Most recent financial statements of the Contractor.

5) Evidence of good standing (no current tax liability to the Commonwealth).

6) Other documentation that may be required from time to time.

b. 6.3.2.2 Approval of the Subcontractors: The Bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm or other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this Contract must be acceptable to the Owner.

1) The Contractor shall not award any work to any subcontractor until each has completed and submitted a Non-Collusion Affidavit.

2) Should any subcontractor be found ineligible after award of a contract, its contract shall be terminated.

3) The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts relative to the work to require compliance by each subcontractor with the applicable provisions of the Contract for the Improvements embraced in the Site Improvements.

3.6 ARTICLE 7, PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

A. Section 7.2 Time of Delivery and Form of Bonds:

1. Delete subparagraph 7.2.1 and substitute the following:

a. 7.2.1 The Bidder to whom the Contract is intended to be awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and furnish the required bonds within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the Notice of Intent to Award.

3.7 ARTICLE 8, ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Delete subparagraphs and replace with:

1. The Contract Documents are those listed on the Project Manual Table of Contents, Section 00-01-15 List of Drawings and issued Addenda.

END OF AMENDMENT

Conditions For Bidding From Electronic Media

CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING FROM ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Any electronic media released for bidding by the office of the Architect contains the complete Technical Manual, Specifications and Drawings. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a complete set of hard copy Bidding and Contract forms.

Utilization or viewing of said electronic copies shall constitute implicit acknowledgement and acceptance of the following conditions:

- The electronic data is transferred for a specific, limited purpose; any use of the data for other than its originally intended purpose is prohibited.

- The Architect is the author of the data and retains full rights of authorship in the data and all other rights not specifically conveyed.

- The Architect is the author of the data and retains full rights of authorship in the data and all other rights not specifically conveyed.

- The electronic data is transferred for the sole benefit of the client for whom the design services have been performed.

- Receipt and use of the electronic data does not relieve the recipient of any responsibility or obligation.

- The recipient may not transmit the information to other parties.

- The recipient acknowledges that the data is being transmitted in electronic form for convenience only and that the signed and sealed hard copies are the only true contract documents of record.

- The recipient is solely responsible for verifying that the information contained in the electronic data file is identical in all material aspects to the contract documents of record.

- Use of the electronic data is at the sole risk of the recipient, who acknowledges that the electronic data is subject to undetectable alteration or electronic corruption or degradation.

- The recipient is solely responsible for confirming that the information is current and for updating the information to reflect any changes in the design subsequent to the date of receipt of the information.

- The recipient indemnifies and holds harmless the Architect for all claims and losses resulting from unauthorized or improper use of the data.

- Transfer of the information in electronic form does not convey to the recipient a license to use the software that was used to create the information, nor does it create an obligation on the author’s part to provide the software to the recipient.

- UpStreet Architects, Inc. makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability concerning the operation or performance of the templates or programs, or concerning the accuracy of the data as delivered, or in connection with hardware or any software, any changes made to the electronic materials as delivered, any viruses contained in the materials as delivered, or any other defect or error or alleged defect or error in the materials as delivered.

Conditions For Bidding From Electronic Media

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END OF CONDITIONS

Coblentz Corner Phase 1 Bid Packet

BID PACKET

a. BID FORMS:

1) Bidders shall Submit their Bid Form electronically on the electronic service PennBid and required attachments.

b. BID BOND:

2) Submit Bid Bond in the amount of Ten Percent (10%) of the Total Bid.

c. CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT:

1) The projects listed in #13 should be only those projects with a Scope of Work similar to that of the proposed Project. Each project shall include a contact person for the building Owner, along with their contact information.

2) The low Bidder will be required to submit a current financial statement.

3) The successful Bidder must be approved by the Owner based on a review of the Qualification Statement, financial statement, and references provided, along with an inspection for the referenced projects. If a Bidder is not approved, this same procedure will be followed for the next lowest Bidder, until a Bidder is approved.

d. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT

1) Submit For Primary Covered Transactions.

2) Submit for Lower Tier Transactions.

e. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT:

1) This Non-Collusion Affidavit is material to any contract awarded pursuant to this Bid. According to the Pennsylvania Antibid-Rigging Act, 73 P.S., Section 1611 et seq., governmental agencies may require Non-Collusion Affidavits to be submitted together with Bids.

2) This Non-Collusion Affidavit must be executed by the member, officer or employee of the Bidder who makes the final decision on prices and the amount quoted in the Bid.

3) Bid rigging and other efforts to restrain competition, and the making of false sworn statements in connection with the submission of Bids are unlawful and may be subject to criminal prosecution. The person who signs the Affidavit should examine it carefully before signing and assure himself or herself that each statement is true and accurate, making diligent inquiry, as necessary, of all other persons employed by or associated with the Bidder with responsibilities for the preparation, approval or submission of the Bid.

4) In the case of a Bid submitted by a joint venture, each party to the venture must be identified in the Bid Documents, and an Affidavit must be submitted separately on behalf of each party.

5) The term "complementary bid" as used in the Affidavit has the meaning commonly associated with that term in the Bidding process and includes the knowing submission of Bids higher than the bid of another firm, any intentionally high or noncompetitive bid, and any other form of Bid submitted for the purpose of giving a false appearance of competition.

Coblentz Corner Phase 1 Bid Packet

f. ANTI-LOBBYING CERTIFICATE:

A. Submit certification.

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