4-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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (SSHE) for a construction project at Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg Campus. The project, designated SSHE-82-CWU-0037-B, involves the construction of the Nelson Field Rally Statue Foundation & Plaza, which includes installation of a new mat slab foundation for a proposed statue, a new concrete sidewalk plaza extending from existing site sidewalks, and new masonry site walls to serve as seating and display elements with related site restoration work. Work will be executed by separate prime contractors with a general contractor serving as the lead prime contractor. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Nelson Field House Entrance on the Bloomsburg campus. Electronic bids are due by May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT through the PennBid platform. Construction is scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026, with substantial completion required by July 17, 2026, and final completion by July 31, 2026. 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.
The general construction contract cost range is estimated between $115,000 and $125,000. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements apply to this project, with Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination Serial Number 26-03528 dated April 10, 2026. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100 percent of the awarded contract price, and a maintenance bond at 10 percent of the awarded contract price is required. Bid security is not required. The bid validity period is a minimum of 60 days. No liquidated damages clause is included in the standard form of contract. The issuing office and point of contact for bid submission is Wesley Light, Construction Procurement Lead, at PASSHE c/o Commonwealth University, 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Pre-bid questions must be submitted via the PennBid Message Board with a cutoff date of April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Design professional contact is Marc Bowen, PE, of Reuther+Bowen in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Solicitation for Construction 71-FA-8.2 Special Instructions to Bidders Solicitation No. SSHE-82-CWU-0037-B Page 1 of 3
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: Nelson Field – Rally Statue Foundation & Plaza
Project No: SSHE-82-CWU-0037-B
Location: CWU Bloomsburg Campus, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Project Scope: Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Campus of the PA State System of Higher
Education invites General Contractors to download bid documents for this project. Work consists under this Project consists of concrete slab on grade plaza construction, foundation for a new statue, and decorative site wall/bench elements. Work to include Installation of a new mat slab foundation for a proposed statue. Installation/placement of a new concrete sidewalk plaza as an extension to the existing site sidewalk. Installation of new masonry site walls to act at seats and/or display elements and related site restoration.
Work for the Project shall be accomplished by Separate Prime Contractors according to Pennsylvania statute. The Lead Prime Contractor shall be the General Construction bidder selected by the owner. Specific instructions for coordination and responsibilities of the Lead Prime Contractor are contained in Section 0131000.
Contract Time: see Standard Form of Contract
Prevailing Wages: Yes; The Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination for this Project is Serial
Number, 26-03528, dated April 10, 2026
Liquidated Damages: No; see Standard Form of Contract
Contract Cost Ranges: SSHE-82-CWU-0037-B.1 General $ 115,000 – $125,000
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
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Design Professional: Reuther+Bowen 326 Ward Street Scranton, PA 18512 Phone: (570) 496-7020 Marc Bowen, PE (contact)
Email: mbowen@reutherbowen.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 14, 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 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Nelson Field House Entrance on the campus of Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Pa 17815.
Mandatory or Not: Attendance is mandatory
Location: Nelson Field House Entrance 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 28, 2026 by 12:00 PM EDT
REAAs for Small Diverse Business (SDB) proactive solicitation:
Not Applicable
Bid Security Required: Not Required
Bid Security Allowed: Not Required mailto:mbowen@reutherbowen.com https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:wlight@passhe.edu mailto:mstrahan@commonwealthu.edu https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/
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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; Substantial Completion: July 17, 2026; and Final Completion: July 31, 2026.
Items Required to be Submitted with the Bid: Bid 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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