Mansfield Campus- CWU-0048-M: Allen Hall Structural Retaining Wall

Commonwealth University's Mansfield Campus is soliciting bids for the Allen Hall Structural Retaining Wall rehabilitation project (Contract No. CWU-0048-M) located in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. The procurement is for a comprehensive structural remediation involving rehabilitation of a failing retaining wall between Allen Hall and Wilson Avenue, which includes slope stabilization, stone installation, drainage improvements, and pavement upgrades. The project will be executed using Separate Prime Contractors, with the General Contractor serving as the Lead Prime Contractor, as mandated by Pennsylvania statute. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Allen Hall Room 104, with electronic bids due no later than 1:00 PM EDT on December 3, 2025, through the PennBid platform. Bidders must register on PennBid, submit a Contractor's Qualification Statement, performance plan with a bar chart project schedule, and meet workforce requirements. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, submission of required documentation, and demonstrated capability to complete the project within the specified timeframe.

The contract has a projected budget between $200,000 and $210,000, with a planned construction start date of May 18, 2026, substantial completion targeted for July 31, 2026, and final completion by August 7, 2026. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents. Performance, payment, and maintenance bonds will be required, with 100% of the awarded contract price for performance and payment bonds, and 10% for maintenance bonds. The project will utilize prevailing wage rates based on the wage determination dated October 24, 2025. Bidders must provide comprehensive business certifications, including business type, federal ID number, and contact details. The contract documents suggest the project involves sophisticated site grading, utility management, and infrastructure solutions, with detailed technical specifications for Magnumstone retaining wall systems and careful consideration of erosion control and soil retention.