Remove/Replace Fuel Tank

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically Berks County and Reese CDP, is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive fuel tank replacement project through a small business construction program. The project involves removing an existing 10,000-gallon underground steel fuel tank, concrete vault, fueling station, and associated equipment, as well as demolishing an auxiliary building and repairing pavement. Contractors will be responsible for installing a new 10,000-gallon above-ground fuel storage tank complete with a dispensing system, canopy, and concrete barriers. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. at the Pennsylvania State Police - Reading Headquarters, located at 600 Kenhorst Blvd., Reading, PA. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., with interested parties required to obtain contract documents by mailing a non-refundable $15.00 check to the Department of General Services in Harrisburg.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for small businesses with a valid "Construction" certificate issued by the Department of General Services, which must be current as of the bid opening date. Bidders must be registered with a valid vendor number through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and comply with the Public Works Employment Verification Act 127 of 2012 by submitting a Commonwealth Public Works Verification Form prior to contract award. The project is categorized under general, plumbing, and electrical construction, with an estimated budget range between $100,000 and $300,000. Interested contractors can contact Michael L. Norris & Associates, Inc. at (814) 867-3823 for additional information. The professional contact for this project is Michael L. Norris, and all contractors who have secured contract documents are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference to ensure full understanding of project requirements and expectations.