SCI Houtzdale - HVAC Improvements

PROJECT NUMBER: DGS C-0579-0009 Phase 1PROJECT TITLE: SCI Houtzdale - HVAC ImprovementsPROJECT LOCATION: 209 Institution Drive, Houtzdale, PA 16651This Project is advertising for PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS for design and/or engineering services. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this project is to replace the facilities rooftop units and air handler units, which have surpassed their intended service life and no longer meet operational standards. The aging systems present increasing challenges: replacement parts are difficult to procure in a timely manner, the R-22 refrigerant used by the rooftop units is now largely unavailable due to regulatory phase-outs, and the existing air handler design inhibits the completion of proper duct cleaning procedures. Upgrading this equipment is essential to ensuring reliable climate control, improving maintenance efficiency, and supporting a better mechanical infrastructure for the facility.ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $2,000,000.00. APPLICATION DUE DATE WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026, AT 4:30 P.M. The Department of General Services Capital Programs and the Office of Business Inclusion and Supplier Development identified this procurement as eligible for the setting of Small Diverse Business (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. Applicants must agree to meet all SDB and VBE Participation Goals in full or demonstrate that they have made Good Faith Efforts to meet the Goals. Refer to the project Trimble Unity Construct (previously e-Builder) solicitation folder for instructions regarding Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation.The Goals for SDB participation: 0%The Goals for VBE participation: 0%PROJECT DOCUMENTS, including the Application and Project Brief (Brief), can be viewed in, and downloaded from the project's Trimble Unity Construct solicitation file. The Design Professional Selections documents have been revised as of 2026.All Applicants are required to create a user profile within Trimble Unity Construct to view/download Project Documents. Trimble Unity Construct Professional Selections Link ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SHORTLISTED FIRMS: All Additional Requirements of shortlisted firms may vary from project to project and should be reviewed in the project's Trimble Unity Construct solicitation documents on the "ADDTL REQs of SHORTLIST Firms" document.APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH A TRIMBLE UNITY CONSTRUCT (PREVIOUSLY E-BUILDER) BIDDING PORTAL. A video tutorial is available on the Trimble Unity Construct site for first time users to learn how to navigate the platform. Technical support is also available via email at support@e-builder.net or by phone at 1-888-288-5717. Due to technical limitations, Professional Selections projects must be viewed using a Windows PC. At this time, mobile devices are not supported. All applicants must have a Current, Active Vendor/SAP Number. To register for a Vendor Number, click the following link: Register A list of potential planholders, recommended firms and Professional Selections results are available on the DGS Capital Programs Design webpage:Professional Selections ResultsThe PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS MEETING is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 AT 10:00 AM.The Professional Selections Meeting can be joined online at this link: Professional Selections Web ConferencePhone Conference ID: 464 364 517#Toll-free: 1 267-332-8737