B2 WC2608 Spec Instr to Bidders 71-FA-8.2_Dec_2023 10.30.26.pdf
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This file is a Special Instructions to Bidders document issued by West Chester University of Pennsylvania, part of the State System of Higher Education, for the SWOPE Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project (Solicitation No. WC2608). The project involves the retrofit of an existing detention basin located at the southeast corner of the intersection of South High Street and East Campus Drive in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes clearing and demolition, erosion and sediment controls, basin regrading, underdrain system installation, outlet structure replacement, drainage structures and piping, gabion basket forebay, amended soil installation, and related work. The contract period runs from December 7, 2026, through July 3, 2027, for a total of 208 calendar days. A pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Questions from bidders must be submitted by November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM through the PennBid Bid Event Message Board. The bid opening and submission deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All bid documents must be obtained from the PennBid Bid Event platform exclusively. Bid security in the form of a bid bond equal to 10% of the bid price is required.
The contract cost range for this General Construction project (WC2608.1) is $450,000 to $550,000. This is a prevailing wage project subject to Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination serial number 26-07767 dated August 25, 2026, under the Highway classification. Upon contract award, the contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the awarded contract price and a Maintenance Bond equal to 10% of the awarded contract price, with sureties holding an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. The document references a Small Diverse Business (SDB) proactive solicitation for WC2608.1 General Construction, requiring submission of SDB-related forms with bids. No liquidated damages clause is included in this contract. The design professional is RETTEW Associates, Inc., with primary contacts listed as Kara Kalupson and Adam Johnson. Bidders are responsible for verifying all addenda issued through PennBid prior to submitting bids. Bids shall remain valid for a minimum of 60 days.
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Solicitation for Construction 71-FA-8.2 Special Instructions to Bidders Solicitation No. WC2608 Page 1 of 3
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: SWOPE Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project
Project No: 7561102523.1
Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of S High St and E Campus Dr, West Chester, PA
Project Scope: WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOUMENTS
Work shall consist of clearing and demo, erosion and sediment controls, basin regarding, underdrain system, outlet structure replacement, drainage structures and piping, gabion basket forebay, amended soil installation, and other work as shown in the Contract Documents. Work included under this Project consists of the retrofit of an existing detention basin, to include clearing and grubbing, the installation of amended soils and an underdrain, an outlet structure, and outlet structure piping to connect to the existing storm sewer within East Campus Drive.
Contract Time: December 7, 2026 - July 3, 2027; 208 Days
Prevailing Wages: Yes; The Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination for this Project is serial number 26-07767, Date: 08/25/2026, classification; Highway
Liquidated Damages: No
Contract Cost Ranges: WC2608.1 General Construction $450,000 to $550,000
Directions: https://www.wcupa.edu/visitors/drivingDirections.aspx https://www.wcupa.edu/visitors/drivingDirections.aspx
Solicitation No. WC2608 Page 2 of 3
BIDDING INFORMATION
Issuing Office: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Construction Procurement 201 Carter Drive, Suite 200 West Chester, PA 19383
Contracting Officer: Todd E. Murphy, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Design Professional: RETTEW Associates, Inc.
101 West Elm Street, Suite 650 Conshohocken, PA 19428
Contact Person: Kara Kalupson and Adam Johnson
Plans and Specs: available for download at the PennBid Bid Event. Bidders must obtain all bid documents from the PennBid Bid Event and no other bid exchanges to be eligible to submit a bid proposal.
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 Pen PennBid Bid Event
Public notice / Advertisement Friday, October 30, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Pre-Bid / Site Meeting - November 6, 2026 – 11:00 AM
SWOPE Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project
Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of S High St and E Campus Dr, West Chester, PA
Questions Due prior to: Friday, November 13, 2026 – 11:00 AM Questions must be submitted through the PennBid Bid Event- Message Board.
Addendum will be issued to provide technical specifications and other documents
Bidder is responsible to verify Addenda prior to submitting a bid.
Addendum will be issued through the PennBid Bid Event.
Bid Opening/Bid Due Date: Friday, November 20, 2026 – 2:00 PM
Point of Contact: Rosalyn Walker, Construction Procurement Manager 610-436-2121
Rwalker514@wcupa.edu
REAAs for Small Diverse Business (SDB) proactive solicitation:
WC2608.1 General Construction
Bid Security Required: 10% of bid price
Bid Security Allowed: Bid Bond only
Bid Period: Bids shall be valid for not less than 60 days https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/
Solicitation No. WC2608 Page 3 of 3
Items Required to be Submitted with the Bid: B4 WC2608 Bid Form B5 WC2608 Bid Bond B6 WC2608 SDB Instructions
B7 WC2608 Small Diverse Business (SDB) Solicitation Form B8 WC2608 Contractor’s Qualification Statement
Licenses, certifications, etc. to be submitted with bid Financial Statement
Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Required with the Contract: Performance, Payment 100% of awarded Contract Price Maintenance Bond 10% of awarded contract price.
Requirement for A.M. Best rating for the surety of A- or better.
| WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION |
| COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS |
| Bid Security Required: 10% of bid price |
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