HVH Window Washing

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Division of Procurement and Contracting is soliciting bids for semiannual exterior window cleaning and power washing at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home under Solicitation 6100066956, with a mandatory site visit on November 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and bids due November 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must RSVP to Kitrina Ciesla (kciesla@pa.gov) by November 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., and facility access is denied to anyone not on the RSVP list. Per Amendment 001, which is dated October 30, 2026, the site visit is required before contract award, and bidders must attach the change flyer to their response or risk disqualification. At the visit, bidders may direct questions to the point of contact, and compiled answers will go to all bidders.

The scope covers power washing and inspection of exterior windows in two resident buildings, Lightner Hall and MacArthur Hall, performed in spring and fall as the facility determines. Screens at MacArthur Hall must be removed before cleaning. The contractor supplies all personnel, equipment, fall protection, and cleaning materials, and delivers semiannual cleaning logs and maintenance certifications documenting any deficiencies. Work runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., unless prior approval is obtained. Contractor employees must pass background checks before initial access and annually thereafter, complete annual training at no separate charge, and follow Commonwealth infection control requirements and CDC guidance. Non-compliance must be resolved within 48 hours of notification. The flyer lists the facility at 184 Veterans Blvd, while the SOW lists 138 Veterans Boulevard, both in Duncansville, Blair County.

Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on firm, fixed-price pricing quoted by the bidder, and the Commonwealth may make a single award or award by line item. The initial term is three years from purchase order execution, with up to two one-year renewals, and the Commonwealth may extend any single term by up to three months. Renewal requires written notice at least 60 days before expiration and contractor consent at least 30 days before expiration. Invoicing is monthly and itemized, and payment covers only services delivered and accepted. Bidders must submit Lobbying Certification and Iran Free Procurement Certification forms with their bids. No pre-bid conference will be held, and written questions are accepted with responses posted as addenda on the eMarketplace website. Documentation goes to Dawn Hopkins, Administrative Officer, at dawhopkins@pa.gov or 814-696-5210.