Library Renovation To The Blue Bell Branch Library
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- Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Montgomery County
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- Pennsylvania
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Wissahickon Valley Public Library is requesting sealed proposals for general construction renovation of the Blue Bell Branch Library in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through PennBid, and written questions due September 11, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held September 2, 2026.
The scope encompasses general demolition and reconstruction of interior partitions and finishes; construction of a new entrance feature; selected addition of doors and windows; structural steel work; and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Exterior work includes removal of existing metal cladding, installation of fiber cement lap siding and metal panel (Alucobond Plus) siding, new aluminum storefront windows, TPO roofing on canopy structures, new book drop opening with American Security Cabinets equipment, and new aluminum signage. Interior finishes span 41 rooms with specified materials including carpet (Armstrong, Flor, Tarkett), vinyl and tile flooring (Daltile), paint (Sherwin-Williams), and laminate. Electrical work must comply with the 2020 National Electrical Code. HVAC specifications require galvanized sheet metal ductwork with fiberglass insulation and fire/smoke dampers. All electrical materials must bear UL labels or equivalent national testing laboratory approval. The contractor must conduct site verification prior to bid submission and coordinate all ceiling, wall, and trade locations with the architect.
This is a single prime contract. Bid security of 5 percent is required, with a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond each at 100 percent of contract value, and a Maintenance Bond at 25 percent. Construction insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation (statutory with $500,000 per-accident limits), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($1,000,000), all with A.M. Best rating A- or better. Monthly retainage is 10% with potential reduction after 50% completion. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is October 6, 2026, with work beginning late October or early November and completion in 6 to 9 months.
Nine contractors submitted bids ranging from $1.869 million to $2.562 million base, with S.B. Conrad, Inc. submitting the low bid of $1.869 million ($1.8795 million including the $10,000 owner contingency allowance and unit prices for additional electrical work). Three addenda were issued modifying drawings and specifications through September 11, 2026; all addenda must be acknowledged on proposal forms.
Opportunity text
1. Sealed Proposal will be received by the Wissahickon Valley Public Library for the following: LIBRARY RENOVATION TO THE BLUE BELL BRANCH LIBRARY - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION as a single prime contract. 2. It is the intention of the Library (Owner) to use Penn Bid for the administration of this bid process. Questions regarding the project scope shall be e-mailed to PennBid. Architect will not respond to questions received by telephone. Questions requiring response from the Architect will be forwarded by PennBid to the Architect. The last day for receipt of written questions is end of business day Friday September 11, 2026 All questions - technical or scope-related - must emailed to PENNBID as noted above. Please do not contact the Wissahickon Valley Public Library regarding this project. Bidders may obtain electronic copies of drawings and specifications for this project via PENNBID Bidders are advised that the drawings and specifications will be available beginning on Tuesday August 25, 2026 3. Proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M., prevailing time, Thursday, September 15, 2026 at which time they will be processed by PennBid and reviewed by the Owner. Notification of bidders will follow the usual PennBid process. 4. Each Bidder will be responsible for the delivery of their proposal per PennBid and contract document instructions. 5. One copy of each Proposal shall be submitted in the form prescribed. 6. Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty as specified in the Instruction to Bidders (Exhibit "C") of the Bidding Documents. 7. A Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of 100% are required. Also a Maintenance Bond shall be required in the amount of 25%. 8. The work of the project is defined by the contract documents ( see Section 00 0115 for list of drawings), including the general demolition and reconstruction of interior partitions and finishes, construction of new entrance feature, selected addition of doors and windows in exterior walls, miscellaneous structural steel work, and associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. 9. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the site on Wednesday September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to be present for this conference to be familiar with the building and the project scope. Additional visits to the site can also be arranged and scheduled by contacting: Anne Frank, Executive Director 215-643-1320 Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 10. Detailed drawings and specifications were developed by Albert M Comly, Jr AIA Telephone: (215)-205-9670 11. Bidders are advised that the Library intends to issue a Notice To Proceed on or about Monday October 6, 2026 12. The Wissahickon Valley Public Library reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or to waive any informality or irregularity as deemed in the best interest of the Library.
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