Construct Headquarters and Garage

The state and local contract opportunity is a low-bid project for constructing a new headquarters and garage facility for the Philadelphia County agency, located in Dale Borough, Pennsylvania. The project involves comprehensive demolition of an existing headquarters, followed by construction of a new approximately 54,000 square foot facility that includes hazardous material remediation, site work, general construction, and full mechanical systems installation. Specific construction elements encompass general construction, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. The bidding process requires mandatory vendor number registration through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, with contract documents available from Buell Kratzer Powell LTD for a non-refundable deposit of $343.00. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2013, at 10:00 AM at the Philadelphia Headquarters, with the final bid submission date set for Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at 2:00 PM. Potential bidders must contact Joseph Powell AIA at 215-557-6509 for any additional questions or clarifications.

The contract opportunity includes specific compliance requirements, most notably the Public Works Employment Verification Act 127 of 2012, which mandates contractors submit a Commonwealth Public Works Verification Form prior to contract award. The estimated project value exceeds $10,000,000, covering general, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical construction components. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, contractors must complete vendor registration and meet public works verification standards. Bidders must return plan documents within 15 days after bid opening in an unmarked, reusable condition to receive a refund of their document deposit. The comprehensive nature of the project suggests a need for experienced contractors with demonstrated capabilities in large-scale municipal construction projects involving comprehensive facility reconstruction and systems integration.