35X197008 chambersburg service upgrade

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Air Quality, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for contract 35X197008 CHAMBERSBURG SERVICE UPGRADE to upgrade electrical service at an air monitoring station located at 750 5th Avenue, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201 in Franklin County. The procurement seeks a qualified electrical contractor to install a new 100-amp, single-phase 120/240V electrical service with underground conduit, including a weather-tight meter and breaker panel with locking cover on a metal-framed kiosk, four outdoor GFI outlets on separate 20-amp circuits, service entrance wiring in buried conduit, two additional 20-amp outdoor GFI outlets in a fenced area, and proper grounding with ground rods at both the kiosk and service entrance. The successful contractor must obtain all required permits from the Borough of Chambersburg, comply with the National Electrical Code and Underwriter's Laboratory standards, conduct PA One Call before excavation, implement erosion and sediment control measures, and ensure all work receives DEP inspection and approval before completion. The contractor must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, and Automotive Liability Insurance, with the Commonwealth named as an additional insured on all liability policies. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment made within approximately 20 business days following satisfactory completion and receipt of invoice. The bid due date is February 23, 2026; technical specification questions should be directed to Carl Shaver at (717) 439-6981 or cshaver@pa.gov, while bidding procedure questions should be directed to Angel Mercado at angmercado@pa.gov.

The contract documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility based on organization type or disadvantaged enterprise status, meaning any qualified electrical contractor meeting insurance and licensing requirements is eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contractor must comply with Pennsylvania's Enhanced Minimum Wage Provision requiring payment of no less than $15.00 per hour and must adhere to all applicable state and federal labor, workforce safety, and nondiscrimination laws, including provisions regarding workplace misclassification, child labor, prevailing wage, equal pay, and other employment standards as outlined in the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201). The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all bids and conduct background checks on contractor employees accessing Commonwealth facilities, and all contractors must certify compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and applicable workplace regulations. The contract includes a one-year warranty on all items, with the Commonwealth retaining the right to extend the contract term for up to three months. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents, and payment will be based on actual unit prices for work performed on a fixed-price contract basis.