UCBR Reading State Office Building Renovation

The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR) is seeking a Tier 1 Small Business contractor to perform renovation work on the Reading State Office Building, specifically focusing on partition modifications on the 2nd floor. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) #6100027939 requires the selected contractor to apply for and obtain a building permit through the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), ensuring all plans and specifications comply with the Pennsylvania Construction Code Law. The project scope includes installing two-way light switches, a remote door release, a receptionist window with sliding security, and a key lock on the waiting room entrance. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 14th at 10am, and all questions must be submitted via email to RA-li-OIT-BAS-Procur@pa.gov by February 24th. The bid documents outline specific requirements for interior partitions, doors, hardware, wall finishes, and overall renovation standards, with the contractor responsible for coordinating with the Commonwealth on finish approvals and providing a final clean-up to their satisfaction.

This procurement is explicitly restricted to DGS Small Businesses holding Contracts under the Tier 1 ITQ Contract 122012 in both "Construction and Electrical" Categories, with specific tier limits and conditions. Bidders must be able to self-perform 100% of the work with their own employees and be qualified as a Tier 1 Small Business as of the bid opening date. Non-qualified bids will be automatically rejected. The contract will be awarded within 10 days of bid opening to the lowest responsible Tier 1 Small Business bidder, who must sign the work order within 3 days of the Notice of Award. While specific budget details are not provided, the Tier 1 contract limits work orders to projects not exceeding $24,999.99. The procurement covers a renovation project in Berks County, specifically in the Reese CDP, for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, with all bid documents to be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal.