Gemmell Student Center Roof

This state and local contract opportunity involves a roofing replacement project for the Gemmell Student Center at Clarion University's Main Campus, located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The procurement is being conducted under the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) guidelines, utilizing a single-prime delivery method. The specific scope of work encompasses comprehensive roof removal, including existing roofing materials, flashings, and insulation, with a complete replacement using a new TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roofing system. The contract was posted on April 2, 2014, with proposals due by April 21, 2014, indicating a relatively tight submission timeline. Potential bidders are directed to review detailed specifications at www.clarion.edu/61523, which likely contains additional technical requirements and submission guidelines. While the jurisdictions of Clinton County and Claysville Borough are listed, the project appears to be primarily centered in Clarion County at the university campus.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the contract documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified roofing contractors capable of executing a comprehensive institutional roofing replacement project. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project suggests a significant infrastructure improvement initiative for the university's student center. Though a specific budget range was not provided, institutional roofing projects of this nature typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the building's size and complexity of the roofing system. The TPO roofing specification indicates a modern, energy-efficient approach to roof replacement, which might suggest additional evaluation criteria related to material quality, installation expertise, warranty provisions, and long-term performance characteristics. Interested contractors would need to demonstrate technical capabilities, previous experience with similar institutional roofing projects, and compliance with PASSHE procurement guidelines.