23WHM-Crew Bldg: Project#PGC-LGF-18-02

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is soliciting bids for the construction of a new Crew Building located on the Loyalsock Game Farm in Eldred Township, Lycoming County. The project involves constructing a 40' x 100' pole building with specific requirements including framing, metal siding and roof panel installation, concrete floor, insulation, interior wall finishes with FRP and metal, garage and man doors, window installation, and other building appurtenances. Notably, plumbing, lighting, electric, and HVAC systems will be bid separately from this contract. Bids are to be submitted electronically and will be publicly opened on April 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM, with the contract to be awarded to the overall lowest bidder. Interested contractors are encouraged to visit the site to assess conditions, and all bidders must have a vendor number assigned by the Commonwealth to receive payment. The initial contract period is scheduled to commence on April 22, 2019, and terminate on August 23, 2019, with possible time extensions allowed for weather or material delivery delays.

The contract appears to have standard state procurement requirements, including compliance with the Steel Products Procurement Act and Trade Practices Act. Contractors must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds, and adhere to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. While no specific small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are explicitly mentioned in the documents, the contract includes provisions for nondiscrimination and contractor integrity. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, general liability, and fire insurance. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to make changes to contract quantities or work characteristics. Funding for the project will be provided by the Commonwealth, and the total project budget is not explicitly stated in the available documents. Contractors must be prepared to provide all necessary labor, materials, superintendence, and construction services to complete the project according to specified requirements.