35X197008 chambersburg service upgrade

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Air Quality, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Chambersburg Service Upgrade project (35X197008) to upgrade electric service to a DEP air monitoring station located at 750 5th Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201 in Franklin County. The procurement requires installation of a new 100-amp, single-phase 120/240V electrical service with underground conduit running from the utility drop pole to a metal-framed electrical kiosk, weather-tight meter and breaker panel with locking cover, four outdoor GFCI outlets on separate 20-amp circuits, and all necessary service entrance wiring. The scope of work includes obtaining all electrical permits from local authorities, complying with PA One Call protocols before excavation, adhering to erosion and sediment control requirements, and ensuring all work meets National Electrical Code, local utility standards, and Underwriter's Laboratory requirements, with all disturbed areas graded and returned to original condition. Qualified contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, plus Automotive Liability Insurance with identical coverage limits, with the Commonwealth named as an additional insured. The bid is due March 16, 2026, with electronic submission required through the Commonwealth's procurement system (SRM) prior to the designated bid opening time; prospective bidders may submit technical questions to Carl Shaver at (717) 439-6981 or cshaver@pa.gov and bidding procedure questions to Angel Mercado at angmercado@pa.gov. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lump sum basis, with the DEP contacting the selected contractor immediately following bid award to arrange start and end dates.

The procurement documentation does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions on types of organizations that may respond; however, all contractors and grantees must certify compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Employment of Minors Child Labor Act, Minimum Wage Act, Prevailing Wage Act, and other applicable state labor and workforce safety laws as required by the Worker Protection Form (BOP-2201) issued pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contract term commences upon issuance of a fully executed Purchase Order and continues until complete delivery and acceptance of the work, expiration of the one-year warranty period following delivery and acceptance, and payment by the Commonwealth, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to extend the contract for up to three months upon the same terms and conditions. Payment will be made within approximately 20 business days upon satisfactory completion and receipt of invoice by the Comptroller, with payment options available via MasterCard credit card or check for vendors with an SAP Vendor ID. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the procurement documents, though the contract requires separate lump sum line items for the Electric Service Installation, potential Replacement of Drop Pole (if determined necessary), and all necessary permits.