Summary

This is a specifications and bidding document issued by the Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA) for general, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction work at Golden Age Manor, located at 400 Walnut Street, Royersford, Pennsylvania. The project involves first floor improvements and an accessible front entrance at this residential facility. Sealed bids will be received electronically via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 1:00 P.M. prevailing time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, with public bid opening at Robert P. Smith Towers, 501 East High Street, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464. Bidding documents are available on PennBid beginning Thursday, October 29, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Golden Age Manor. The contract term and completion timeline are not explicitly stated in the provided materials.

Bidders must submit a bid bond, certified check, bank draft, or U.S. Government Bonds equal to five percent of the total bid amount. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds. The contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, mandating that training, employment, and economic opportunities be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly HUD assistance recipients. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and ensure non-discrimination in employment practices. The project is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sources and falls under the Build America, Buy America Act requirements, necessitating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States.