35X189564 air sampling-allentown

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Air Quality, is seeking a contractor to upgrade the electrical service at an air monitoring station located at 1600 Hanover Ave in Allentown, Lehigh County. The project requires installing a new 120/240 VAC 100-amp single-phase electrical service, which involves connecting from a service pole to a drop pole and then underground to a metal-framed kiosk. Specific deliverables include installing a breaker panel with a locking cover, four 20-amp GFI outlets on separate circuits, proper grounding, and connection to the station's electrical panel. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, complete required inspections, and adhere to PPL utility specifications and National Electrical Code requirements. Technical questions should be directed to Carl Shaver at (717) 439-6981 or cshaver@pa.gov, while bidding procedure questions should be sent to Angel Mercado at angmercado@pa.gov. The bid is due by February 28, 2025, with the contract to be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract is funded through multiple federal initiatives, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, with potential additional funding from the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Fund (CWTF). Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and Automotive Liability of $500,000 per occurrence. The project requires compliance with various federal regulations, including provisions for MBE/WBE utilization, Clean Air Act requirements, and Build America, Buy America Act standards. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Additionally, the contract includes specific labor protection requirements, mandating compliance with thirteen state labor and workforce safety laws, and requiring a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour with annual cost-of-living adjustments. Payment will be processed within 20 business days of satisfactory completion and invoice receipt, with options for MasterCard or check payment.