WC2608 Solicitation Cover Sheet. 10.29.26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Cover Sheet for a construction contract issued by West Chester University of Pennsylvania, part of the State System of Higher Education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The project, WC2608 SWOPE Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project, involves the retrofit of an existing detention basin located at the southeast corner of the intersection of S High Street and E 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 associated work as detailed in the contract documents. The project is classified as a prevailing wage project with prevailing minimum wage determination serial number 26-07767 dated August 25, 2026. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The contract time spans from December 7, 2026, through July 3, 2027, totaling 208 calendar days. No specific award date is provided in the solicitation cover sheet.

The contract cost range is $450,000 to $550,000 for general construction work. The project is not subject to liquidated damages. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other targeted groups are identified in the solicitation cover sheet. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced. The project is funded through West Chester University's capital construction budget as part of the State System of Higher Education procurement process. Bidders must comply with all prevailing wage requirements and carefully review the complete contract documents, including technical specifications, drawings, and all addenda prior to submitting their bids.