3-Spec Instr to Bidders 71-FA-8.2 Dec 2023.pdf
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This is a Special Instructions to Bidders document issued by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (SSHE) for a construction solicitation (CWU-88-B) at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Campus. The project involves mechanical contracting work consisting of steam line and condensate line demolition, replacement, and restoration on the Bloomsburg Campus located at CWU, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Work scope includes excavation, site preparation, demolition and removal of existing steam and condensate piping systems with associated components, furnishing and installation of all new steam and condensate piping, insulation, valves, supports, expansion components, and related fittings required for a complete system. The project is structured to be accomplished by a single Prime Contractor. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Kehr Union Building Room 343. Electronic bids are due May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. Construction is scheduled to commence June 8, 2026, with Manhole 6 completion by July 31, 2026, substantial completion of the balance of work by September 25, 2026, and final completion by October 2, 2026. Pre-bid questions must be submitted by April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT through the PennBid Message Board.
The contract cost range for CWU-88-B.2 HVAC work is $580,000 to $630,000. The project is subject to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements with Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination Serial Number 26-03382 dated April 7, 2026. Bid security is not required; however, performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of the awarded contract price, and a 10% maintenance bond is required with the contract. Bidders must submit a Contractor's Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305) and a Performance Plan with a bar chart project schedule outline and workforce requirements with their bid. A Small Diverse Business (SDB) set-aside has been designated in the amount of $15,000. Liquidated damages are not specified in this solicitation. Design professional contact is Reilly Associates, with Joseph Durkin serving as the primary contact. Wesley Light serves as the Construction Procurement Lead and point of contact for bid submissions.
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Solicitation for Construction 71-FA-8.2 Special Instructions to Bidders Solicitation No. CWU-88-B Page 1 of 3
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: KUB/Schuyler Dr Steam and Condensate Line Replacement
Project No: CWU-88-B
Location: CWU Bloomsburg Campus, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Project Scope: Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Campus of the PA State System of Higher
Education invites Mechanical Contractors to download bid documents for this project. Work consists of steam line and condensate line demolition and replacement and restoration.
Work includes excavation and site preparation for installation of new underground utilities including steam and condensate piping systems. Contractor shall provide all excavation, backfill, sheeting, shoring, dewatering, rock excavation, surveying, layout, and test pitting required for the work. In addition, work includes demolition and removal of portions of existing steam and condensate piping systems including associated insulation, traps, valves, sump pumps, and other components located within existing manholes. Existing piping indicated to be abandoned shall be capped, plugged, sealed, and abandoned in place.
Contractor shall furnish and install all steam and condensate piping, insulation, valves, supports, expansion components, and associated fittings required for a complete system.
Work for the Project shall be accomplished by a single Prime Contractor according to
Pennsylvania statute. Specific instructions for coordination and responsibilities of the Contractor are contained in Section 0131000, Project Management and Coordination, and elsewhere throughout the Contract Documents.
Contract Time: see Standard Form of Contract
Prevailing Wages: Yes; The Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination for this Project is Serial
Number, 26-03382, dated April 7, 2026
Liquidated Damages: No; see Standard Form of Contract
Contract Cost Ranges: CWU-88-B.2 HVAC $ 580,000 – $630,000
Directions: See Website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/admissions/visit-and-connect/visit-bloomsburg for general directions
BIDDING INFORMATION
Issuing Office: Wesley Light, Construction Procurement Lead PASSHE c/o Commonwealth University 400 E. Second Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Contracting Officer: Wesley Light https://www.commonwealthu.edu/admissions/visit-and-connect/visit-bloomsburg https://www.commonwealthu.edu/admissions/visit-and-connect/visit-bloomsburg
Solicitation No. CWU-88-B Page 2 of 3
Design Professional: Reilly Associates
49 South Main Street Pittston, PA 18640 Phone: (570) 654-2473 Joseph Durkin (contact)
Email: jdurkin@reillyengineering.com
Plans and Specs: Available for download at no cost on PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com Bidders must obtain all bid documents from PennBid and not any other bid exchanges to be eligible to submit a bid proposal.
Bids Due Date/Time: May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
Method of submission of bids for this IFB (see Sections 1 and 7 of the General Instructions to Bidders):
by upload of electronic documents to PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/
A MANDATORY: Pre-bid Conference Date/Time: April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Kehr Union Building (KUB) Room 343 on the campus of Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Pa 17815.
Mandatory or Not: Attendance is mandatory
Location: Kehr Union Building (KUB) Room 343 on the campus of Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Pa 17815.
Site Visits: Yes, following the Pre-Bid Conference
Point of Contact/Submittal of Bids:
Wesley Light, Construction Procurement Lead PASSHE c/o Commonwealth University 400 E. Second Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: (717) 517-6304 Email: wlight@passhe.edu
Technical Matters:
Matt Strahan Project Manager Commonwealth University Office of Planning & Construction Facilities Management Department Email: mstrahan@commonwealthu.edu Phone: 570-389-4300
Submit Pre-Bid Questions by posting them at the PennBid Message Board at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/
Cut-off Date for Pre-Bid Questions: April 23, 2026 by 12:00 PM EDT
REAAs for Small Diverse Business (SDB) proactive solicitation:
CWU-88-B.2 HVAC $15,000
Bid Security Required: Not Required mailto:jdurkin@reillyengineering.com https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:wlight@passhe.edu mailto:mstrahan@commonwealthu.edu https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/
Solicitation No. CWU-88-B Page 3 of 3
Bid Security Allowed: Not Required
Bid Period: Bids shall be valid for not less than 60 days
Special Requirements: As outlined in 011101 Special Provisions Provide Contractors Qualification
Statement (A305) and Performance Plan with bar chart project schedule outline to be submitted with Bid – Use June 8, 2026 as on-site construction start date. The Contractor shall prosecute the Work diligently and substantially complete the Work not later than following dates; Manhole 6 Completion: July 31, 2026; Balance of Project - Substantial Completion: September 25, 2026; and Final Completion:
October 2, 2026.
Items Required to be Submitted with the Bid: Bid Form SDB Form
Performance Plan with bar chart project schedule outline, and work force requirements for contractors with bid as outlined in 011101 {to be submitted with Bid) Contractor’s Qualification Statement (A305)
Performance, Payment, Required with the Contract: 100% of awarded Contract Price
Maintenance Bonds Required with the Contract: 10% of awarded Contract Price
| STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION |
| COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS |
| Bid Security Required: Not Required |
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