35X198074 arendtsville service upgrade

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Air Quality, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to upgrade electrical service infrastructure at a DEP air monitoring station located at GPS coordinates N 39.923306 W 77.308167 off Winding Road in Arendtsville, Adams County, Pennsylvania 17303 (Project 35X198074 ARENDTSVILLE SERVICE UPGRADE). The procurement seeks a qualified electrical contractor to provide complete electric service installation, including underground conduit installation from an existing service pole to a drop pole behind the shelter, routing service to a metal-framed electrical kiosk, installing a breaker panel with locking cover and four separate 20-amp GFI outlets, establishing proper grounding with ground rods, and running service entrance wiring in buried conduit to the station's electrical panel. The project requires upgrading to single-phase, 120/240 VAC, 100-amp service with all work complying with National Electrical Code standards and Met Ed requirements. The contractor must obtain all required electrical permits from local authorities, perform PA One Call notifications before excavation, implement erosion and sediment control measures, and obtain written DEP approval and inspection before project completion. Qualified bidders must be registered in Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file, carry appropriate insurance coverage (Workers' Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability with minimum $500,000 per occurrence limits, and Automotive Liability Insurance), maintain minimum wage compliance at no less than $15.00 per hour (adjusted annually for cost of living), and comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws including prevailing wage requirements. Bids are due by April 13, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) system; technical 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 will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with two bid line items available: Electric Service Installation and optional Drop Pole Replacement.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are identified in the procurement documents. All contractors must comply with Pennsylvania's comprehensive Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) issued pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06, certifying compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Prevailing Wage Act, and numerous other state labor and workforce safety statutes, with penalties for false certifications including contract termination and three-year ineligibility to bid on state contracts. The project is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and/or the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, with potential additional funding opportunities available through the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Fund (CWTF). No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Payment shall be made via Automated Clearing House (ACH) within thirty days of receipt of proper invoices upon satisfactory completion and DEP approval, with payment options available via MasterCard credit card or check for vendors with an SAP Vendor ID. The specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available procurement documents; interested bidders should contact the designated project representatives for comprehensive financial and contractual details.