Architecture and Preservation Project Manager

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), Division of Architecture and Preservation (DAP), is seeking a temporary Architecture and Preservation Project Manager through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation covering multiple Pennsylvania jurisdictions including Beaver County, Dauphin County, Allentown City, and Harveys Lake Borough. The contract requires a qualified professional to plan and manage preservation projects at historic sites and museums, with specific deliverables including developing restoration and rehabilitation plans, overseeing construction projects, and providing technical assistance. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience managing historic preservation construction work. The procurement process requires electronic bid submission due by January 24, 2020, at 2:00 PM, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. The contract term is 24 months, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms, and the bidder will be selected based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting the minimum qualification requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions noted for disadvantaged enterprises in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor through an electronic procurement process on the Commonwealth's eMarketplace website. Compensation will be hourly-rate based, with the contractor permitted to adjust rates up to 3% annually during potential renewal periods. Work expectations include a 37.5-hour work week, with no anticipated overtime, and any additional hours requiring advance supervisor approval. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining a criminal background check and coordinating access and working hours with the PHMC Project Manager. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contractor will submit bi-weekly invoices and the work will be centered at Old Economy Village in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, with the agency providing necessary hardware and software for project completion.