The Gate House HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Project – Re-Bid

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Project: The Gate House HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Project – Re-Bid
Owner: The Gate House
Engineer: Peters Consultants, Inc.
📍 2701 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Bid Submission Details

  • Deadline: October 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM (local time)

  • Submission Options:

    • Online via PennBid

    • Hard copy sealed bids delivered to Peters Consultants, Inc.

      • Mark envelope: “Sealed Bid for The Gate House HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Project – Re-Bid”

  • Bid Opening: October 23, 2025, at Engineer’s office

  • Review & Award: Bids reviewed by The Gate House; contract award contingent upon SEDA-COG approval for CDBG compliance

Pre-Bid Meeting

  • Date: October 15, 2025

  • Time: 2:00 PM

  • Location: On site at The Gate House, 21 Gatehouse Drive, Danville, PA 17821

  • Attendance: Optional

Project Scope

  • Install a new HVAC system and complete electrical upgrades throughout the building

  • Mechanical Work:

    • 12 wall-mounted units with wireless thermostats (all major rooms)

    • Retain existing heating system for backup/supplemental use

    • 3 outdoor condenser inverters (1 per floor) with underground piping/electrical connections through basement

    • Concealed infrastructure routed near existing radiator pipes

    • Conceal lines with crown molding around room perimeter; use boxed corners for vertical runs

    • No additional exterior-mounted components

  • Electrical Work:

    • Miscellaneous upgrades as specified in Part III, Section 04060 of Contract Documents

  • Contracts:

    • Mechanical Construction

    • Electrical Construction

    • If separate contractors are selected, coordination is required

  • Completion Timeline:

    • Substantial completion within 45 calendar days of Notice to Proceed

    • Final completion by end of December 2025

Contract Documents

  • Online: http://PennBid.Bonfirehub.com

  • Hard Copy: Available from Peters Consultants, Inc. for $45 (+$25 shipping if needed)

  • In-Person Review: Free at Engineer’s office, weekdays 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Bid Security & Bonds

  • Bid Bond: 10% of total bid required

  • Upon Award: Contractor must provide required bonds, insurance, and submittals

Labor & Compliance Requirements

  • Davis-Bacon wage rates apply

  • Equal Employment (EO 11246):

    • Female participation goal: 6.9%

    • Minority participation goal: 1% (on-site construction; contracts > $10,000)

  • MBE/WBE & Section 3 Requirements:

    • MBE goal: 5%

    • WBE goal: 3% (contracts ≥ $25,000)

    • Section 3 goals (if HUD/CDBG funding > $200,000):

      • 25% of labor hours = Section 3 workers

      • 5% of labor hours = Targeted Section 3 workers

    • Documentation of solicitations/commitments must be submitted with bid

    • Section 3 businesses may receive preference

Reservation of Rights

The Gate House may:

  • Hold bids up to 60 days (or as allowed by law)

  • Reject any or all bids

  • Waive irregularities

  • Negotiate contract amounts

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Gate House does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or familial status.

Issued by:
SEDA-Council of Governments
Contact: Ms. Leslie Hosterman, Project Coordinator

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