4-Spec Instr to Bidders 71-FA-8.2 Dec 2023.pdf
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This document contains special instructions to bidders issued by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) for the Bentley Street Level Renovation project at Commonwealth University's Lock Haven campus. The project involves renovation of 3,810 square feet of interior space and requires separate prime contractors for general construction, HVAC, and electrical work. General construction work includes selective demolition, new interior glazing walls, decorative walls and ceilings, new flooring, exterior signage, and painting. HVAC work comprises removal and replacement of ceiling diffusers, installation of a new mini-split heat pump, and resetting of sprinkler heads. Electrical work includes new interior lighting, additional outlets, and new information technology infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid conference with site visit will be held on November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at Bentley Dining Hall on the Lock Haven campus. Electronic bids are due by December 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST through PennBid, with a cut-off date for pre-bid questions of November 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The construction start date is March 1, 2027, with substantial completion required by July 2, 2027, and final completion by July 30, 2027. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days.
The contract cost ranges are $400,000 to $450,000 for general construction, $70,000 to $80,000 for HVAC, and $80,000 to $100,000 for electrical work, totaling $550,000 to $630,000. Prevailing wages apply, based on Serial Number 26-09562, dated November 3, 2026. Bid security is not required; however, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract price and maintenance bonds equal to 10 percent of the awarded contract price are required with contract execution. Contractors must submit a Contractor's Qualification Statement (Form A305) and a performance plan with a bar chart project schedule and workforce requirements. A Small Diverse Business (SDB) set-aside has been established totaling $14,500, with $12,000 designated for general construction and $2,500 for electrical work; no set-aside applies to mechanical work. All bid documents are available at no cost through PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/.
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Solicitation for Construction 71-FA-8.2 Special Instructions to Bidders Solicitation No. CWU-89-L Page 1 of 3
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: Bentley Street Level Renovation
Project No: CWU-89-L
Location: CWU Lock Haven Campus, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Project Scope: Commonwealth University – Lock Haven campus of the PA State System of Higher
Education invites General, HVAC and Electrical Contractors to download documents for this project. Work under this Project consists of renovation of 3,810 square feet of interior space as indicated on drawings. Work includes the following; General Construction Selective demolition, new interior glazing walls, new interior decorative walls and ceilings, new flooring, new exterior signage and painting. Coordination with other Prime Contractors; HVAC Construction: Removal and replacement of ceiling diffusers, new mini-split heat pump, and re-setting of sprinkler heads. Coordination with other Prime Contractors; and Electrical Construction; New interior lighting, additional outlets, new Information Technology infrastructure. Coordination with other Prime Contractors.
Work for the Project shall be accomplished by Separate Prime Contractors according to Pennsylvania statute. The Lead Prime Contractor for this project shall be the General Contractor Prime Contractor. Specific instructions for coordination and responsibilities of the Lead Prime 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, 26-09562, dated November 3, 2026
Liquidated Damages: No; see Standard Form of Contract
Contract Cost Ranges: CWU-89-L.1 General $400,000 – $450,000
CWU-89-L.2 HVAC $ 70,000 - $ 80,000
CWU-89-L.4 Electrical $ 80,000 - $100,000 Total: $550,000 - $630,000
Directions: See Website: https://www.lockhaven.edu/admissions/visit/directions for general driving 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.lockhaven.edu/admissions/visit/directions
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Design Professional: Marotta/Main Architects 214 N Duke St Lancaster, PA 17602 Ph: (717) 393-3211 Attn: Ted Strosser
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: December 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
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: November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at Bentley Dining Hall 1st Floor Main Entrance on the campus of Lock Haven University, PA 17745.
Mandatory or Not: Attendance is mandatory
Location: Bentley Dining Hall 1st Floor Main Entrance on the campus of Lock Haven University, PA 17745.
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: November 19, 2026 by 12:00 PM EST
REAAs for Small Diverse Business (SDB) proactive solicitation:
CWU-89-L.1 General $12,000
CWU-89-L.2 Mechanical Not Appliable CWU-89-L.4 Electrical $ 2,500 Total $14,500 https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:wlight@passhe.edu mailto:mstrahan@commonwealthu.edu
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Bid Security Required: Not Required
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 March 1, 2027 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 2, 2027; and Final Completion: July 30, 2027.
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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