2nd Street Ben Franklin Steam Line Replacement

Commonwealth University of Bloomsburg, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is seeking mechanical contractors for the 2nd Street Ben Franklin Steam Line Replacement project (CWU-56-B). The procurement is a public works infrastructure project involving comprehensive steam line replacement, including excavation, underground piping installation, vault modifications, and associated concrete sidewalk and roadway repairs. Specific work encompasses replacing the steam line from the Ben Franklin building to Steam Manhole 14, with detailed specifications outlined in contract documents. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for January 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM, located at the Hartline Building's main entrance on the Bloomsburg University campus. Electronic bid submissions are required through PASSHE's ARIBA Sourcepoint platform, with a firm deadline of February 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Prospective bidders must be qualified mechanical contractors capable of executing complex underground utility infrastructure replacement and restoration work.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, bidders should anticipate standard public university procurement protocols. The project appears to be open to qualified mechanical contractors with demonstrated experience in university infrastructure replacement projects. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is disclosed in the current solicitation. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Cumberland County and Blawnox Borough, though the project site is located in Bloomsburg. Interested contractors must carefully review the comprehensive bid documents available through the specified electronic platform and attend the mandatory pre-bid conference to fully understand project scope, technical requirements, and submission expectations. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence, compliance with specifications, and ability to execute the steam line replacement within the university's prescribed timeline and quality standards.