Renovation of an educational facility in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 5,370-square-foot educational facility.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the Bidder and shall be clearly marked "S.S. Palmer Elementary School, Security Vestibule & Renovations". Bids received after the above-referenced date and time shall be returned to the Bidder unopened. The scope of work includes the renovation and conversion of approximately 5,360 square feet within the existing S.S. Palmer Elementary School relocating the school office administration to the front of the school and converting the old offices into small group instruction, faculty and learning support rooms. Renovations will include gypsum wall board construction walls, doors, ceilings, finishes along with mechanical, electrical and plumbing to support the newly converted spaces. The renovations will also include a new secure entry and coordinate with site work, and new stairs/ramps being bid under a separate contract. Separate, sealed Bids will be received for the following Prime Contracts: 3378-1 General Construction 3378-2 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Construction 3378-3 Plumbing Construction 3378-4 Electrical Construction Bidding document questions shall be directed to Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, Attention: Bidding Department, email: bidding@cra-architects.com. All questions pertaining to the Contract Documents, technical sections, legal documents, and bid submission shall be directed in writing to: Jeff Straub AIA, Project Manager, email: jstraub@cra-architects.com. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid amount and all alternate bid amounts in the form of a Bid Bond as described in the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the forms provided in the Project Manual, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the Contract, and each with satisfactory corporate surety, must be furnished by the successful Bidder prior to execution of a Contract. Bids may not be modified, withdrawn or cancelled by the Bidder for sixty (60) calendar days following the actual date of opening thereof, except as provided by the Commonwealth Procurement Code. However, if award of Contract is delayed by the required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants, Bids may not be withdrawn by the Bidder for a period not to exceed 120 days from the date of bid opening in accordance with Pennsylvania law. Palmerton Area School District reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any or all Bids and to waive irregularities in any Bid. Further, Palmerton Area School District reserves the right to award any combination of Alternates, or no Alternates, which in its sole discretion, serves the best interests of the School District. This project is subject to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry's Prevailing Wage Pre-Determination. Corporations seeking to bid which are organized under the laws of a State other than Pennsylvania must secure the appropriate certificate, authorizing them to conduct business within the Commonwealth. Bidding document questions shall be directed to Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, Attention: Bidding Department, email: bidding@cra-architects.com. All questions pertaining to the Contract Documents, technical sections, legal documents, and bid submission shall be directed in writing to: Jeff Straub AIA, Project Manager, email: jstraub@cra-architects.com.