Request for Proposals for Full-Service Print, Mail, and Distribution Service Contractor

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West Chester University, Chester County
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Pennsylvania
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania is seeking a signage contractor to execute a comprehensive campus exterior signage project across three distinct campuses: North Campus, South Campus, and The Graduate Center. The project involves the removal, fabrication, and installation of exterior signage, with existing sign foundations to be reused where possible. The work is divided into two distinct phases: Phase 1 focuses on the South Campus Residential Area and critical North Campus locations, with completion required by December 15, 2025, while Phase 2 covers remaining campus exterior signage at North Campus and the Graduate Center, to be completed by March 9, 2026. The total contract time is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and it is classified as a Prevailing Wage project. Bidders must carefully review Appendix A for specific sign types and quantities in each phase. The bid documents, including bid form requirements, specifications, drawings, contract conditions, and two addenda, are available for comprehensive review.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract has a cost range between $609,660.00 and $745,140.00, indicating a significant investment in campus signage infrastructure. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The project requires a signage contractor with capabilities in sign fabrication, removal, and installation across multiple campus locations. Potential bidders must be prepared to work within a structured two-phase implementation schedule and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The bid documents suggest a comprehensive approach to campus signage renovation, with careful attention to phasing, location-specific requirements, and potential integration with existing campus infrastructure.

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Update #6 · Latest ·

Purpose This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides interested offerors with sufficient information to prepare and submit proposals for consideration by Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (hereinafter State System) to provide a contactor to provide a full-service print, mail, and distribution service of the West Chester University Magazine. The magazine will have three issues a year, 60,000 copies per issue, on behalf of West Chester University of PA (hereinafter WCU, State System, or University). I.2 Issuing Office This RFP is being issued by the Issuing Office listed below. The Issuing Office is the sole point of contact for this RFP. Please refer all inquiries to: Christopher Harper Bill Smith Purchasing Agent Assistant Purchasing Manager West Chester University of PA West Chester University of PA 610-436-2274 610-436-2604 charper@wcupa.edu wsmith2@wcupa.edu All questions and clarifications shall be submitted to the issuing office via the "Ask a Question" feature in PennBid only. From the Publication Date of this RFP until a determination is made regarding the selection of a proposal, all contacts concerning this RFP and only information supplied by the Issuing Office via the PennBid Portal, including responses to questions regarding the RFP, should be used in preparing proposals. All other contacts or information received regarding the subject prior to the release of this RFP should be disregarded in preparing responses. Any violation of this condition is cause for the State System to reject an offeror's proposal. If it is later discovered that any violations have occurred, the State System may reject the proposal and terminate the awarded contract. I.3 Calendar of Events Description Date Publication Date May 18th, 2026 Sample request for an issue of WCU'S magazine due date. May 22nd, 2026; 11:00 AM EPT Deadline for Questions June 1st, 2026; 11:00 AM EPT Amendment Issued (Questions/Answers) June 5th, 2026 Offeror Magazine Sample Due Date June 16th, 2026 Submission Date/Time June 18th, 2026; 11:00 AM EPT Award TBD Services Start Upon execution of contract

Update #5 ·

Overview This Invitation for Bids (IFB) provides interested suppliers with sufficient information to prepare and submit bids for consideration by Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (State System) to provide One (1) New 2025 Low Cab Forward (LCF) 16 Foot Box Truck with Liftgate. The State System is requesting firm, fixed pricing. I.2 Issuing Office This IFB is being issued for the State System by the Issuing Office listed below. The Issuing Office is the sole point of contact for this IFB. Please refer all inquiries to: Kate McCoy Bill Smith Purchasing Agent Assistant Purchasing Manager West Chester University of PA West Chester University of PA 610-436-1013 610-436-2604 kmccoy2@wcupa.edu wsmith2@wcupa.edu All questions and clarifications shall be submitted to the issuing office via the "Ask a Question" feature in PennBid only. From the Publication Date of this IFB until a determination is made regarding the selection of a bid, all contacts concerning this IFB must be made through the Issuing Office and only information supplied by the Issuing Office via the PennBid Portal, including responses to questions regarding the IFB, should be used in preparing bids. Any and all other contacts or information received regarding the subject prior to the release of this IFB should be disregarded in preparing responses. Any violation of this condition is cause for the State System to reject a bid. If it is later discovered that any violations have occurred, the State System may reject the bid. Tentative Key Dates Publication Date 04/08/2026 Deadline for Questions 04/15/2026, 11:00 AM; EPT Amendment Issue Date 04/17/2026 Submission Date/Time 04/22/2026, 11:00 AM; EPT Award TBD Project Start TBD I.3 Rejection of Bids The State System reserves the right to reject any and all responses received from bidders as a result of this IFB, and to cancel this solicitation at any time prior to the execution of any Purchase Order. Bids will be rejected if they are not prepared in accordance with the IFB instructions listed herein. All tie bids will be broken by the Director of Strategic Sourcing or a designee. I.4 Response Date To be considered, bids must be received by the Issuing Office on or before the Submission Date/Time listed above. Late submissions will not be accepted. I.5 Bid Submission/Basis for Award Bids must consist of a complete response to the requirements outlined herein and shall be submitted via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com no later than the required Submission Date. No other distribution of bids will be made by the bidder. A. The bid must remain valid for at least 90 days. B. All prices quoted must be tax exempt. C. All prices quoted must be FOB Destination/Freight Prepaid. D. Bids will be evaluated for compliance with the specified requirements. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder whose bid provides the lowest total cost to the State System. E. Payment Terms of West Chester University of PA are Net 30 days after receipt and inspection of material and/or services. F. Bidder will be required to accept a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Purchase Order (PASSHE-SC-1.2). The State System reserves the right to amend its Terms and Conditions and will post any amendments at the State System's website. G. All pricing data must be submitted electronically via the Pricing Section Bid Table in PennBid. Failure to meet this requirement may result in automatic disqualification of the bid. I.6 Addenda to the IFB If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this IFB, addenda will be posted at PennBid. The information contained on this website is current and accurate. It is the bidder's responsibility to check this site periodically to obtain any changes to the solicitation. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda in their bid. Bidders who fail to submit a current bid may be deemed non-responsive. I.7 Incurring Costs The State System is not liable for and will not reimburse any costs or expenses incurred by bidders in the preparation or submission of their bids or for attendance at any conferences or meetings related to this IFB. I.8 Contractor Responsibility Program Bidders must certify that they are not currently under suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, any other state, or the federal government to the best of their knowledge. Additionally, bidders must certify that they are not tax delinquent with either the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue or the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to the best of their knowledge. Bidders must acknowledge that if they are currently under suspension or debarment, or if they owe delinquent taxes, their bid may not be accepted or considered. I.9 Disclosure of Bid Contents and Open Records All responses to procurement opportunities and resulting Purchase Orders are subject to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §67.101 et seq. (Act 3 of 2008). The Right-to-Know Law permits requestors to inspect and/or copy any record prepared, received, or retained in connection with a transaction, business, or activity of a public office or agency that is not subject to the enumerated exemptions under the law. Should the bidder's response become the subject of a Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law request, the Issuing Office will notify the bidder to identify or confirm all trade secrets or confidential and proprietary information that is included in the bidder's proposal. The State System will then determine whether the claimed trade secret or confidential and proprietary information is subject to disclosure under applicable law and grant or deny the request accordingly. Should the request be denied and the requestor appeal that denial, the State System will notify the bidder of the appeal and the bidder's opportunity to request to participate in the appeal as a party of interest. The State System will not represent the interests of the bidder in any appeal, nor will the State System compensate or reimburse any expenses of the bidder in connection with a request of information under the Right-to-Know Law. I.10 SAP Business Network (Ariba) The State System transacts with suppliers through the SAP Ariba Business Network (SBN) to electronically exchange purchase orders, order confirmations, advanced shipping notices, invoices, and payment status for all purchases - direct goods, indirect goods, and services. The State System encourages suppliers to submit electronic invoices to the State System through the SBN. Unless otherwise provided in this RFP, or by the State System in writing, the offeror agrees to conduct business transactions with the State System using the SBN. Offerors are required to understand how to use the SBN and are responsible for any additional costs that the offeror chooses to incur. There is no cost to transact using a SBN Standard Account. Additional fees may be incurred using a SBN Enterprise Account.

Update #4 ·

Project Title: Science Center Link Roof Replacement Location: Science Center Link Roof Replacement West Chester University of PA, 750 South Church Street, West Chester, PA 19383 1. The work on this consists of removing and replacing existing flat and tapered insulation and fully adhered EPDM roof systems, and associated work. 2. Work shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the providing of all labor, superintendence, materials, tools, and equipment; and, performing all work necessary to complete the removal of the EPDM roofs and the installation of new flat and tapered insulation and a fully adhered .090" thick EPDM membrane roof systems and the removal and reinstallation of the existing lightning system by an LPI certified Contractor, to the satisfaction of, and subject to approval of, the Professional, West Chester University, and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. WC2602.1 GC Prevailing Wages: Yes; The Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination for this Project is serial number 26-01780, 02/24/2026, classification, etc. Contract Cost Ranges: WC2602.1 General Construction Directions: https://www.wcupa.edu/visitors/drivingDirections.aspx Issuing Office: West Chester University of Pennsylvania Construction Procurement 201 Carter Drive, Suite 200 West Chester, PA 19383 Design Professional: Roof Systems Consulting Co. Gwynedd Office Park 768 N. Bethlehem Pike Lower Gwynedd, Pa. 19002 Contact Person: Frank Mellor Public notice / advertisement - Monday, March 30, 2026 - 11:00AM Pre-Bid Meeting - April 6, 2026 -10:00AM Science Center Link Roof Replacement - Location - 750 South Church Street, West Chester, PA 19383 Questions Due prior to Friday, April 10, 2026, by 11:00AM Questions must be submitted through the PennBid Bid Event- Message Board. Addendum will be issued to provide technical specifications and other documents. Bidder is responsible to verify Addenda prior to submitting a bid. Addendum will be issued through the PennBid Bid Event. Bid Opening/Bid Due Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by 2:00PM

Update #3 ·

Purpose This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides interested offerors with sufficient information to prepare and submit proposals for consideration by West Chester University of Pennsylvania (hereinafter "WCU" or "University") to provide Student Housing Furniture on behalf of the university. I.2 Issuing Office This RFP is being issued by the Issuing Office listed below. The Issuing Office is the sole point of contact for this RFP. Please refer all inquiries to: Kate McCoy Bill Smith Purchasing Agent Assistant Purchasing Manager West Chester University of PA West Chester University of PA 610-436-1013 610-436-2604 kmccoy2@wcupa.edu wsmith2@wcupa.edu From the Publication Date of this RFP until a determination is made regarding the selection of a proposal, all contacts concerning this RFP must be made through the Issuing Office. Only information supplied by the Issuing Office, including responses to questions regarding the RFP, should be used in preparing proposals. All other contacts or information received regarding the subject prior to the release of this RFP should be disregarded in preparing responses. Any violation of this condition is cause for the State System to reject an offeror's proposal. If it is later discovered that any violations have occurred, the State System may reject the proposal and terminate the awarded contract. I.3 Calendar of Events Publication Date 03/17/2026 Deadline for Questions 03/31/2026; 2:00 PM EPT Amendment Issued (Questions/Answers) 04/06/2026 Submission Date/Time 04/14/2026; 2:00 PM EPT Award TBD Services Start Upon execution of contract I.4 Description of the Organization A. The State System of Higher Education (State System) was established by statute on July 1, 1983. B. WCU students are taught in-class on Main Campus, at the Graduate Center (as a separate West Chester-based location), at the Philadelphia Campus, and virtually as needed. RFP #WCU0202261013 Student Housing Furniture C. In accordance with Title 62, Commonwealth Procurement Code, the State System facilitates a competitive bidding and contracting process and is responsible for identifying strategic contracting opportunities and establishing best value contracts in partnership with its suppliers. I.5 Instructions for Proposal Preparation A. Economy of Preparation Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the offeror's ability to meet the requirements of this RFP. B. Proposals Proposals must consist of a complete response to this RFP. 1. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. 2. Proposals must consist of a complete response to the requirements outlined herein and shall be submitted no later than the required proposal Submission Date/Time listed above. Late proposal submissions may not be accepted. 3. Proposal contents may become contractual obligations if and when a contract is executed. 4. The proposal, as submitted, must remain valid during the entire solicitation, award, and contract finalization process. 5. All cost data must be submitted as a separate document using the Cost Submittal Response (Appendix B) apart from the Technical Submittal Response (Appendix A). Absolutely no pricing can appear anywhere in the Technical Proposal. Failure to meet this requirement may result in automatic disqualification of the proposal. C. Questions If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP, addenda will be posted at PennBid. Information contained at this website is current and accurate. It is the offeror's responsibility to check this website periodically to obtain any changes to the solicitation. Offerors must acknowledge all addenda in their proposal response. Offerors who fail to submit a current copy of the solicitation may be deemed nonresponsive. D. Addenda If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP, addenda will be posted at PennBid. Information contained at this website is current and accurate. It is the offeror's responsibility to check this website periodically to obtain any changes to the solicitation. Offerors must acknowledge all addenda in their proposal response. Offerors who fail to submit a current copy of the solicitation may be deemed nonresponsive. E. Best and Final Offers. 1. While not required, the Issuing Office reserves the right to conduct discussions with offerors for the purpose of obtaining Best and Final Offers (BAFOs). Negotiations may be pursued with a subset of responsible offerors whose proposals best meet financial, contractual, technical, and support requirements for the State System. Negotiations will be opened with offerors of lower preference (one at a time, in order of preference) only if a fair and reasonable set of fees/billable rates and/or agreement of final contract terms and conditions cannot be established with the offeror of higher ranking. 2. To obtain BAFOs from offerors, the Issuing Office may do one or more of the following, in any order: (a) schedule oral presentations, (b) request revised proposals, or (c) enter into preselection negotiations. 3. The following offerors will not be invited by the Issuing Office to submit a BAFO: (a) those offerors whom the Issuing Office has determined to be nonresponsive; (b) those offerors whose technical proposal score is less than 75 percent of the total amount of technical points allocated to the technical criterion.

Update #2 ·

I.1 Purpose This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides interested offerors with sufficient information to prepare and submit proposals for consideration by Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (hereinafter State System) to provide psychiatric services on behalf of West Chester University of PA (hereinafter WCU or University). I.2 Issuing Office This RFP is being issued by the Issuing Office listed below. The Issuing Office is the sole point of contact for this RFP. Please refer all inquiries to: Kate McCoy Bill Smith Purchasing Agent Assistant Purchasing Manager West Chester University of PA West Chester University of PA 610-436-1013 610-436-2604 kmccoy2@wcupa.edu wsmith2@wcupa.edu All questions and clarifications shall be submitted to the issuing office via the "Ask a Question" feature in PennBid only. From the Publication Date of this RFP until a determination is made regarding the selection of a proposal, all contacts concerning this RFP and only information supplied by the Issuing Office via the PennBid Portal, including responses to questions regarding the RFP, should be used in preparing proposals. All other contacts or information received regarding the subject prior to the release of this RFP should be disregarded in preparing responses. Any violation of this condition is cause for the State System to reject an offeror's proposal. If it is later discovered that any violations have occurred, the State System may reject the proposal and terminate the awarded contract. I.3 Calendar of Events Description Date Publication Date 03/12/2026 Deadline for Questions 03/26/2026; 11:00AM EPT Amendment Issued (Questions/Answers) 03/30/2026 Submission Date/Time 04/09/2026; 2:00 P.M. EPT Award TBD Services Start Upon execution of contract

Update #1 ·

West Chester University of PA is seeking a Signage Contractor for fabrication and installation of signage throughout WCU campuses. Work included under this Project consists of the Campus Exterior Signage Project. Project Location: North Campus, South Campus, The Graduate Center Campus. The Scope of work for this project consists of the removal, fabrication and installation for the exterior signage throughout the (3) campuses: North Campus, South Campus, and The Graduate Center. Existing sign foundations shall be reused except for new signage locations. The installation of the signs will be divided into two distinct phases: Phase 1 - South Campus Residential Area and most impactful areas of North Campus must be completed prior to December 15, 2025. Refer to Appendix A for sign types and quantities included in this phase. Phase 2 - Remaining campus exterior signage throughout North Campus and the Graduate Center must be completed prior to March 9, 2026. Refer to Appendix A for sign types and quantities included in this phase. Contract Time: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Contract Cost Ranges: $609,660.00 - $745,140.00 This is a Prevailing Wage project.

Files

File Type Posted
2-RFP WCU0508262247 - Appendix B - Trade Secret Confidential Information Notice.pdf PDF
4-RFP WCU0508262274 - Appendix A - Technical Submittal Response.pdf PDF
1-RFP WCU05808262274 - Appendix C - Contract Exceptions.pdf PDF
3-RFP WCU0508262274 - Full-Service Print, Mail, and Distribution Service Contractor.pdf PDF
1-IFB WCU0407261013 - (1) NEW 2025 Low Cab Forward (LCF) 16 Foot Box Truck .pdf PDF
2-IFB WCU0407261013 - Bid Specification - Attachment A.pdf PDF
2-WC2602 Specs 3.30.2026 updated.zip ZIP file
4-WC2602 Drawings.zip ZIP file
3-WC2602 Bid Form Requirements.zip ZIP file
1-WC2602 Contract Forms Conditions.zip ZIP file
3-RFP WCU0202261013 - Student Housing Furniture -Appendix C - Trade Secret Confidential Notice.pdf PDF
2-RFP WCU0202261013 - Student Housing Furniture -Appendix B - Cost Submittal Response.pdf PDF
1-RFP WCU0202261013 - Student Housing Furniture -Appendix A - Technical Submittal Response.pdf PDF
4-RFP WCU0202261013 - Student Housing Furniture -Appendix D - Exception to Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf PDF
5-RFP WCU0202261013 - Student Housing Furniture - WCU.pdf PDF
3-RFP WCU 2603091013 - Appendix C - Exceptions to Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf PDF
1-RFP WCU 2603091013 - Appendix A - Technical Submittal Response Form.pdf PDF
4-RFP WCU 2603091013 - Counseling Center Psychiatric Services for Students - West Chester University of PA.pdf PDF
2-RFP WCU 2603091013 - Appendix B - Trade Secret Confidential Notice.pdf PDF
2-WC2507 Drawings.zip ZIP file
4-WC2507 Contract Form Conditions.zip ZIP file
5-WC2507 Addendum No. 1 8.19.2025.zip ZIP file
1-WC2507 Bid Form Requirements.zip ZIP file
3-WC2507 Specifications.zip ZIP file
6-WC2507 Addendum No. 1 8.19.2025.zip ZIP file
7-WC2507 Addendum No. 2 8.22.25.zip ZIP file
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