Orangeville Manor - General Upgrades

The Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the Orangeville Manor - General Upgrades project located at 210 Mill Street, Orangeville, Pennsylvania. This invitation to bid encompasses removal and replacement of a flagpole, entry stairs, railings, concrete and asphalt walkways, and replacement of an existing wooden second floor exit stair with an updated metal stair, along with all associated labor, materials, tools, oversight, and permits required for completion. The project includes demolition of existing concrete landings, railings, entrance canopy, and associated foundations; installation of new concrete landing and ramp systems with maximum slopes of 1:12; installation of new stairs with risers ranging from 4 to 7 inches; and installation of a new hollow metal automatic swing door with sidelite glass. All work must comply with the 2018 International Building Code and applicable local, state, and federal codes, with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates applying to all laborers and mechanics. Sealed bids must be submitted online via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) by 10:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026, with bidding documents available beginning Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the project site, and bidders may submit questions through PennBid's messaging system by 2:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026. The construction schedule indicates a notice to proceed on March 13, 2026, a preconstruction conference on March 18, 2026, work commencement on March 23, 2026, substantial completion by May 1, 2026, and final completion by May 15, 2026.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount from a corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value plus a one-year maintenance bond equal to 10 percent of the awarded contract value. The project is partially funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is subject to Section 3 contracting provisions establishing minimum participation goals of 5 percent for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 3 percent for Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 10 percent for Section 3 firms, with contractors required to provide detailed evidence of compliance and utilization reports. Federal labor standards provisions apply, including mandatory weekly payroll submission, overtime compensation at time-and-a-half for hours exceeding 40 per week, and comprehensive recordkeeping requirements. Work is restricted to 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with 72-hour advance notice required for any activities affecting owner operations, as the owner occupies the project site during construction. The contractor bears full responsibility for jobsite safety, construction sequencing, temporary bracing and shoring, protection of existing finishes and structures, and obtaining all required permits. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents.