Emergency Operations Center

The state and local contract opportunity is for an Emergency Operations Center project located in Halifax Borough, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The procurement involves constructing an approximately 8,200 square foot, single-story office building with comprehensive construction specifications including concrete footings, CMU foundation walls, masonry veneer exterior, metal stud interior partitions, and a fully adhered EPDM roof. The project encompasses general construction, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, with associated site utilities, paving, and landscaping. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 10:00 AM at the Hamburg Center, with the bid submission deadline set for Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 2:00 PM. Interested contractors must register at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us and obtain contract documents from Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates Architects, with a non-refundable plan deposit of $140.00 per set. Vendor number registration is mandatory for all bidders seeking to secure plans and specifications.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. Potential bidders must be registered vendors with an active status to participate in the procurement process. The estimated project budget range is $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, suggesting a significant infrastructure investment for the local government. Contractors will need to provide comprehensive construction services, demonstrating capability in general construction, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The project requires precise adherence to technical specifications, including specific building materials and construction techniques. Interested firms must carefully review the complete contract documents and meet all registration requirements to be considered for the Emergency Operations Center construction project.