PHMC Architecture & Preservation Project Manager

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), Division of Architecture and Preservation (DAP) is seeking a temporary Architecture & Preservation Project Manager to support historic site and museum project management. This procurement, identified by the contract ID 66c5d0e202b5f9c9160ece8b, will be based at Old Economy Village and covers multiple Pennsylvania jurisdictions including Beaver County, Dauphin County, Allentown City, and Harveys Lake Borough. The selected contractor will be responsible for planning and managing projects through design and construction phases, evaluating historic structure conditions, developing restoration and rehabilitation plans, and coordinating with site staff and divisional leadership. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience managing historic preservation construction work. The initial purchase order term is 4 months, with potential renewal for two additional 4-month periods. The bid was posted on July 29, 2022, with proposals due by August 19, 2022, and requires submission of various certification forms including worker protection and investment documentation.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly noted, the procurement requires strict compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. Contractors must submit an annual criminal background check at their own expense and provide bi-weekly invoices for hours worked. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Travel Procedures Manual. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Although a specific budget range was not detailed, the contract appears to be a time-and-materials arrangement with potential for up to 12 months of total engagement. Successful bidders must demonstrate extensive knowledge of historic preservation techniques, project management skills, and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders in the preservation and restoration of historical sites.