Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development; for site work for a multi-residential development; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

Contract No. 1: General Construction Work involves site construction including trenching, grading, utility installation, erosion control, concrete sidewalk replacement and a concrete retaining wall. Demolition includes removal of doors, windows, metal roofing, finishes and wood trim, cabinetry, fixtures and MEP systems in the 426 half of the duplex and finishes. Demolition also includes complete removal of the 426 half of the duplex. Building construction includes repointing stone foundation walls, installation of flood vents, wood framing, vinyl siding and metal roofing, fiberglass insulation, doors, aluminum-clad wood windows, interior partitions, built-in cabinetry, ceilings, flooring, and paint; miscellaneous work to support other contracts as required. Contract No. 2: Mechanical Construction Work involves installation of plumbing fixtures, water supply lines, sanitary lines, traps and vents as well as mechanical ventilation. Contract No. 3: Electrical Construction Work involves installation of a new metered electric service and power distribution system including panels, disconnects, receptacle and lighting branch circuits; installation of LED lighting fixtures (both interior and exterior) and associated switching; electric resistance baseboard heating equipment; and miscellaneous work to support other contracts as required. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the owner or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond on the form provided, executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety (Surety companies must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State of Pennsylvania), in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid to guarantee the Bidder's entrance into a contract if given the award. No bid bond shall be waived or returned because the Bidder has failed to or cannot comply with any requirements set forth in the plans, specifications or any applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any applicable municipal ordinances. The Bidder shall include the fully completed Non-Collusion Affidavit with the bid. In addition to the Equal Employment requirements of Executive Order 11246 regarding discrimination, the Contractor must establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 1% goal for minority participation in his/her aggregate on-site construction workforce for contracts in excess of $10,000. The Owner is utilizing federal funds for this project, and has adopted a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) in accordance with Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432 and a Section 3 Action Plan in accordance with Title 24 Part 135 Code of Federal Regulations. As such, the bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises and Section 3 business concerns who have been contacted and to whom commitments have been made. Documentation of such solicitations and commitments shall be submitted with the bid. Moreover, the Contractor shall strive to meet the MBE goal of 5% and the WBE goal of 3% for contracts of $25,000 or more. The Section 3 Action Plan applies to contracts of $100,000 or greater and requires the Contractor to strive to meet the minimum participation level of 10% of the contract amount to be awarded to Section 3 business concerns, and 30% of all new hires shall be Section 3 residents. The Owner, in accordance with its Section 3 Action Plan, may provide a bid preference to a bidder who is a Section 3 business concern. MBE/WBE and Section 3 business concerns shall be afforded full opportunity to bid without discrimination. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price on the forms provided, with a surety company listed on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Prevailing wage rates will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices and related matters. All contractors and subcontractors shall comply with the Public Works Employment Verifications Act. The Act requires the contractor to verify employment eligibility through the e- verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security as a precondition of being awarded a contract for this project. The contract documents contain information and verification Form regarding the Act. The Owner shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or shall reject all bids within 60 days of the date of the bid opening, and no bidder may withdraw his bid before the expiration of such 60-day period; PROVIDED, however, that if the award of the contract is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of the grant or grants, the Owner shall reject all bids or award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder within 120 days of the date of the BID opening, and no bidder may withdraw his bid before the expiration of such 120-day period. Thirty (30) day extensions of the date for the award of the contract may be made by the mutual written consent of the owner and the lowest responsible bidder. Bidders for this contract shall have completed projects similar in character and scope and will be required to provide with their Bid a Qualifications Statement for prime contractor and all subcontractors. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.