Northern Columbia County & Cultural Center - Architectural Improvements

The Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authority is soliciting sealed bids for architectural improvements to the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center located at 42 Community Drive, Benton, Pennsylvania 17814. This invitation to bid, issued under Project #1116024.000, encompasses the removal, replacement, and automation of the main entrance doors, rear receiving door, and senior center entrance door, including all associated labor, materials, tools, oversight, and permits required for completion. The scope of work includes installation of new ADA-compliant 3-foot and 6-foot door assemblies with automatic swing door opener systems featuring wireless transmitter controls and push plates, installation of a new 20-amp electrical circuit for automatic door power, structural blocking coordination, and wall patching and finishing to match existing conditions. All work must comply with the 2018 International Building Code and applicable local, state, and federal codes and ordinances. Bidders must submit sealed bids online via the PennBid Program by 10:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026, with bidding documents available beginning January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the project site, with all bidders encouraged to attend. Questions may be submitted through PennBid's messaging system on or before 2:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2026, with responses provided to all registered parties. The contract will be awarded as a stipulated sum single-prime agreement to the lowest qualified responsive and responsible bidder based on price evaluation.

This procurement is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate requirements applicable to various trade classifications including electricians, carpenters, and laborers. All bidders must submit a bid bond with corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount, and the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value, along with a 1-year maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the awarded contract value upon substantial completion. Section 3 requirements apply, mandating contractors to submit a Section 3 Opportunities Plan demonstrating commitment to meeting a 30% resident hiring goal for new hires from low- and very low-income residents of Columbia County. The project is also subject to federal labor standards, Pennsylvania E-Verify requirements, nondiscrimination and sexual harassment provisions, and MBE/WBE participation requirements. Contractors must verify existing field conditions and dimensions prior to fabrication or installation and submit three sets of shop drawings for professional review with a minimum two-week review period before commencing work. The Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to withhold award for up to 60 days. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the procurement documents.