Old Main Building Foundation Waterproofing

Slippery Rock University of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is seeking bids for the Old Main Building Foundation Waterproofing project (UP-476), located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The procurement involves a comprehensive construction initiative focused on demolishing existing window wells along the north and west wall foundations of the Old Main building on the university's upper campus. Contractors are required to provide all necessary materials, labor, and testing for installing new concrete window wells, waterproofing, and associated drainage piping. The project will be accomplished through Separate Prime Contractors, with the Lead Prime Contractor serving as the General Construction Contractor responsible for completing all construction activities identified in the contract documents. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for March 15, 2022, at 9:30 AM in the Maintenance Center Conference Room, which is highly recommended for potential bidders. Electronic bids must be submitted through PASSHE's ARIBA Sourcepoint by 2:00 PM EST on March 31, 2022, with bidders required to register on the platform to access solicitation documents and submit proposals.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must register on the PASSHE eProcurement Exchange, which is a free process designed to provide bid privacy, security, and supplier confidentiality. The procurement process is open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications and construction requirements outlined in the bid documents. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided information, the project involves significant foundation waterproofing and window well reconstruction, suggesting a substantial capital investment. The bid will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to meet the comprehensive construction specifications, provide necessary materials and labor, and complete the project to the satisfaction of Slippery Rock University. Interested contractors must carefully review the full bid package available on the ARIBA Sourcepoint platform and ensure compliance with all Pennsylvania statutory requirements for public university construction projects.