Lincoln University - Center for Black Culture
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- DGS C-1101-0058 Phase 1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Heather Price heprice@pa.gov (717) 346-0496
Opportunity details come from emarketplace.state.pa.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Pennsylvania Department of General Services Capital Programs is seeking professional design and engineering services for the Lincoln University Center for Black Culture project, located at 1501 Baltimore Pike in Lincoln University. The procurement (Project Number DGS C-1101-0058) aims to establish a dedicated cultural center that honors the university's historical legacy, focusing on preserving and highlighting aspects of Black history including the Underground Railroad, Civil Rights Movement, and notable alumni contributions. The project will transform two historic campus buildings (Bond House and Lincoln House) and integrate a new connecting structure to create a hub for cultural programming, community engagement, and scholarly exchange. Applicants must submit electronic proposals through the Trimble Unity Construct bidding portal by Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM, with a professional selections meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Interested firms must create a user profile on the Trimble Unity Construct platform and have a current, active Vendor/SAP Number to participate in the procurement process.
The Department of General Services has designated this procurement as eligible for Small Diverse Business (SDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation, with specific goal requirements of 17% SDB participation and 3% VBE participation. Applicants must either meet these participation goals completely or demonstrate good faith efforts toward achieving them. The total estimated construction cost for the project is $20,000,000, indicating a significant investment in developing the cultural center. All applicants are required to review additional requirements for shortlisted firms within the project's solicitation documents, which may vary depending on specific project needs. Technical requirements for submission include using a Windows PC, as mobile devices are not supported, and accessing project documents through the Trimble Unity Construct platform. Technical support is available via email at support@e-builder.net or by phone at 1-888-288-5717 for firms needing assistance with the procurement process.
Opportunity text
PROJECT NUMBER: DGS C-1101-0058 Phase 1PROJECT TITLE: Lincoln University - Center for Black CulturePROJECT LOCATION: 1501 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352This Project is advertising for PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS for design and/or engineering services. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The scope of work is intended to establish the Center for Black Culture as a dedicated space that honors the legacy of the institution while serving the wider community. Anchored in two historic campus buildings-the Bond House and the Lincoln House-and a new connecting structure, the Center will preserve and highlight key aspects of Lincoln University's history, including Horace Bond's contributions, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil Rights Movement. It will also celebrate notable alumni and scholars, all within the context of the university's historic district. Designed as a hub for cultural programming, community engagement, and scholarly exchange, the Center will foster education, inclusivity, and dialogue, inspiring future generations through the celebration of Black history and culture.ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $20,000,000.00. APPLICATION DUE DATE TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025, AT 4:30 P.M. The Department of General Services Capital Programs and the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities identified this procurement as eligible for the setting of Small Diverse Business (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. Applicants must agree to meet all SDB and VBE Participation Goals in full or demonstrate that they have made Good Faith Efforts to meet the Goals. Refer to the project Trimble Unity Construct (previously e-Builder) solicitation folder for instructions regarding Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation.The Goals for SDB participation: 17%The Goals for VBE participation: 3%PROJECT DOCUMENTS, including the Application and Project Development Study (PDS), can be viewed in, and downloaded from the project's Trimble Unity Construct solicitation file. All Applicants are required to create a user profile within Trimble Unity Construct to view/download Project Documents. Trimble Unity Construct Professional Selections Link ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SHORTLISTED FIRMS: All Additional Requirements of shortlisted firms may vary from project to project and should be reviewed in the project's Trimble Unity Construct solicitation documents on the "Additional Requirements Shortlisted Firms" document.APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH A TRIMBLE UNITY CONSTRUCT (PREVIOUSLY E-BUILDER) BIDDING PORTAL. A video tutorial is available on the Trimble Unity Construct site for first time users to learn how to navigate the platform. Technical support is also available via email at support@e-builder.net or by phone at 1-888-288-5717. Due to technical limitations, Professional Selections projects must be viewed using a Windows PC. At this time, mobile devices are not supported. All applicants must have a Current, Active Vendor/SAP Number. To register for a Vendor Number, click the following link: Register A list of potential planholders, recommended firms and Professional Selections results are available on the DGS Capital Programs Design webpage:Professional Selections ResultsThe PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS MEETING is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025 AT 10:00 AM.The Professional Selections Meeting can be joined online at this link: Professional Selections Web ConferencePhone Conference ID: 464 364 517#Toll-free: 1 267-332-8737
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