Bucks County Emergency Services Building Dry Cooler Replacement

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is requesting bids for demolition and replacement of a dry cooler system at the Bucks County Emergency Services Building located at 911 Freedom Way, Warminster, under a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with bids due electronically by 11:30 a.m. on August 3, 2026. The project is split into two separate contracts—mechanical (HVAC) and electrical work—each under Specification Number 34-08/26.

The scope includes removal of the existing roof-mounted dry cooler, furnishing and installation of a new dry cooler with piping connections, integration of controls into the building's existing building automation system, and all associated electrical and power work. Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements apply to this public work project.

The contract term is 180 calendar days from commencement. A 5 percent security deposit is required at bid opening, payable as cash, certified check, or bid bond. Upon award, the successful bidder must provide a 100 percent Performance Bond and 100 percent Labor and Material Payment Bond within 20 days, along with a 10 percent Maintenance Bond. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence limit, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, Excess Liability with $2,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers Compensation coverage.

Progress payments are processed monthly with payment due within 30 days of certification. The County will retain 10 percent of progress payments until 50 percent of work is completed, then reduce retainage to 5 percent. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the contract completion date. Public bid opening occurs at the Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, Conference Room 557. The County reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids.