Perkasie Branch HVAC Replacement

Bucks County Free Library is requesting bids for HVAC replacement at the Perkasie Branch library, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Perkasie Branch, 491 Arthur Avenue, Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Prevailing wage determinations apply under the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act; contractors must also comply with the Steel Products Procurement Act and Public Works Employment Verification Act.

The scope includes demolition and removal of one existing packaged rooftop unit and one 200-amp duct-mounted heater with associated controls; installation of one new packaged rooftop unit with electric heat and new thermostat; provision of new exterior ductwork connecting to existing supply and return mains with all supports and insulation; modification of split-system condensate and refrigerate piping; and comprehensive testing and certification per specifications and manufacturer requirements with written reports.

The contract completion timeline is 120 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for delays. Equipment and installation warranty must cover one year from receipt of substantial completion documentation. Bidders must submit a Contractor Responsibility Certification Form and a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount by July 14, 2026. Upon award, contractors must post performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract price and a maintenance bond equal to 10% of contract price covering one year from acceptance. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability with $5 million general aggregate limit, automobile liability with $500,000 combined single limit, and workers compensation at statutory limits.

Work must be performed by skilled tradesmen with preference given to local labor; contractors must participate in Class A Apprenticeship Training Programs for each trade employed. Questions are due July 14, 2026 by 12:00 p.m., with written responses provided by July 21, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2026 in the second-floor conference room of the Doylestown Library.