Ashley American Legion

American Legion Post 673 is soliciting sealed lump-sum bids for construction of a new 3,276 square-foot building with site work at 121 North Main Street, Ashley Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET via the PennBid platform. This is privately funded work requiring performance and payment bonding equal to 100 percent of the contract sum.

The scope encompasses site preparation, foundation and basement construction, exterior elements including roofing, and all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Architectural and MEP design documents are provided by POZ Engineering & Environmental Consulting and Kesselman Architectural Design. The building includes a bar area, dining area, kitchen, restrooms, and basement mechanical rooms. Mechanical systems feature a Carrier 12.5-ton HVAC unit with 200 MBH heating capacity; plumbing serves kitchen and restroom fixtures; and electrical service is 100-amp, 24-circuit panelboard with NEC 2023 compliance. Structural requirements include an 18-foot span with 100 pounds per square foot live load for assembly areas; three engineered floor systems are approved (engineered I-joists, open-web trusses, or laminated veneer lumber composite) with strict deflection limits and Exposure-1 rated structural plywood or OSB subfloor. Finished flooring must be commercial-grade structural plastic composite. All work must comply with 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, NEC 2023, and local Pennsylvania codes. The existing building will remain operational until transition is complete.

Bidders must be properly licensed Pennsylvania contractors and submit detailed cost breakdowns by seven work categories. Bid security of 10 percent is required; bids are valid for 60 days. Liquidated damages are set at $1,200 per day for schedule overruns. A pre-bid meeting was held September 18, 2026. Questions closed October 2, 2026. Contract award is anticipated December 11, 2026, with project start date to be determined. Bidders must submit Contractor's Qualification Statements, subcontractor and supplier lists, and project staff information within two business days of the Engineer's request. Sales and use taxes must be included and tracked separately in monthly payment applications.