STATEMENT OF WORK
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
Name:
Division of Architecture and Preservation Project Manager
Agency:
PA Historical and Museum Commission
Bureau of the State Museum, Curatorial Division
Project Manager:
Betsy Cremer
Acting Chief, Division of Architecture and Preservation
Work Location:
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North St., Plaza Room N118
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Issuing Office:
PA Historical and Museum Commission
400 North St, 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Attention: Lisa Burchfield
Telephone: 717-705-0557
Email: liburchfie@pa.gov
1.2 BID QUESTIONS/BID ADDENDUMS
Questions are due to the issuing office via email to liburchfie@pa.gov by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April
29, 2026. Answers to all questions and/or addendums will be posted to www.emarketplace.state.pa.us
(click on “Solicitations”, enter Solicitation Number # 6100065932 and click on “Search”) by Friday, May 1,
2026 at 4:00 PM. No other questions will be permitted after this date. All questions and answers will
become an addendum to the IFB (Invitation for Bid). The issuing office shall not be bound to any verbal
information nor shall it be bound by any written information that is not either contained within the IFB or
formally issued addendums by the issuing office.
An addendum may also be posted if the issuing office deems it necessary to revise any part of this bid, will
be posted to www.emarketplace.state.pa.us. It is the potential bidder’s responsibility to periodically check
the website for any new or revised bid information or addenda prior to the submission of the bid. If an
addendum has been issued, the bidder must print a copy of it, sign it and attach it to the bid response.
1.3 BID SUBMISSION
The bid submission is to be electronically submitted by 2:00 PM on Friday May 8, 2026. Bidders must go
to the www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us to submit a bid. Mailed, faxed, emailed and/or late bids will not
be accepted.
1.4 BID RESULTS
Bidders will be notified of the bid results by email and will also be posted to the eMarketplace website
under “Bid Tabulations”. The bid tabulation includes all apparent bidders and responsive bids will be under
review until the final award of the purchase order.
1.5 INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM BIDDER
To be considered, bids must respond to all requirements of the bid package. Any other information
thought to be relevant, but not applicable to the categories below, should be provided as a separate
attachment to the required bid information.
• Submit a letter and resume that details all academic training and work experience that meet the
minimum qualifications listed in Section 2.3 – Required Experience, Training, & Eligibility. The
letter must demonstrate a clear understanding of the tasks performed in Section 2.1 Description
of Work and Section 2.2 – Essential Functions.
• Submit three (3) references, including names, street addresses, email addresses, and phone
numbers.
• Pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment (October 21, 2021), the
Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that every Pennsylvania worker has a safe and healthy
work environment and the protections afforded them through labor laws. To that end, contractors
and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify that they are in compliance with all applicable
Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws. Such certification shall be made through the
Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) and submitted with the bid,
proposal or quote.
• Complete the IFB document electronically by providing an hourly rate which does not exceed
$62.00 and attach the letter, resume, and references with the bid electronic response.
1.6 BACKGROUND CHECKS
The selected contractor will be responsible for obtaining a Criminal Background check, at their own
expense, on an annual basis while working under this contract. The Pennsylvania State Police Criminal
History Check may be obtained at https://epatch.state.ps.us/Home.jsp. The contractor must provide
copies of a certified, clear report that contains the Commonwealth seal. This report must be submitted to
the Project Manager prior to reporting to the Keystone Building facility.
1.7 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES/ACCESS/WORKINGHOURS
The selected contractor must coordinate access to the site, identification badge, and working hours with
the Project Manager. Work is to be completed during business hours, Monday through Friday. Alterations
to the work schedule must have prior approval of the Project Manager.
1.8 PROJECT GUIDANCE
The selected contractor will work with the Chief of the Division of Architecture and Preservation. All
aspects of the management of the projects will be coordinated with the Division Chief. The Division Chief
will review and evaluate the contractor’s work on an on-going basis.
1.9 TERM OF THE PURCHASE ORDER
The term of the purchase order will commence on the Effective date indicated on the purchase order
and will terminate 12 months from that execution date. The contractor shall not start the performance
of any work prior to the Effective Date of the purchase order and the Commonwealth shall not be liable
to pay the selected contractor for any service or work performed or expenses incurred before the
Effective Date of the purchase order. Further, the Commonwealth has the option to renew this contract
for up to four (4) additional consecutive one (1) year terms if both parties are agreeable. The same
terms and conditions set forth in the initial contract will remain in full effect for all renewal periods. If
the renewal option is exercised, the contractor may adjust the hourly rate each renewal period provided
the rate is not increased by more than 2.5% annually.
The billable hours cannot exceed 1,950 hours annually per the term of the contract. The contractor
may work up to 37.50 hours per week, subject to operational needs. The contractor will submit a work
plan to the Division Chief for the Division of Architecture and Preservation (DAP) bi-weekly to be
reviewed for approval. The work plan will include project tasks to be performed, how many hours
needed to complete them, and planned travel. If there are any deviations from the work plan, the
contractor is required to obtain written approval from the DAP Division Chief before performing the
work. If it is necessary to work more than 37.50 hours a week due to a heavier workload or an
operational need, the contractor must contact PHMC, Director of the Bureau of Management Services,
for written approval before working any additional hours. Contractors are restricted from working on
state recognized holidays without PHMC prior approval.
1.10 CONTRACT INVOICING
• The contractor is to submit bi-weekly invoices for the hours worked in the previous two-week
period. Invoices must be submitted timely and no later than 2 weeks after the last date worked.
• The invoice must include the contractor’s name, address, purchase order number, line item
number, invoice date, days and hours worked, travel costs incurred during that time period
with supporting documentation and itemized receipts, and the total amount of the invoice.
Contractor will be reimbursed for associated travel cost as per the Management Directive
230.10 Amended Commonwealth Travel Policy and Manual 230.10 Amended – Commonwealth
Travel Procedures Manual. A copy of the policy and manual can be viewed at
https://www.oa.pa.gov/Policies/md/Documents/230-10.pdf.
• Invoices can be sent by mail to the address in the “Bill To” section on the purchase order or by
email to 69180@pa.gov.
• Payment of invoices will be made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). ACH replaces
payment by check with electronic transfer of funds directly to the Supplier’s designated bank
account. To ensure payments are made properly via ACH, please add your bank account information
to your commonwealth vendor account via the PA Supplier Portal at
https://pasupplierportal.state.pa.us/. Remittance notification emails are sent on or before the
payment date.
1.11 VENDOR/SUPPLIER REGISTRATION NUMBER
Contractor must apply for a Commonwealth vendor/supplier registration number to be able to
submit an electronic bid response. To register to become a Commonwealth vendor, please go to
PA Supplier Portal at https://pasupplerportal.state.pa.us.
IMPORTANT IFB DATES
4/23/26 – IFB is released
4/29/26 by 4:00 PM– IFB questions are due
5/1/26 – IFB Bulletin and/or Answers to Questions Posted
5/8/26 by 2:00 PM – Bid is due electronic submission only
Electronic bid responses are due by 5/8/26 2:00PM.
SECTION 2
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Manage projects and report to Chief of the Division of Architecture and Preservation. Apply a high
level of professional expertise in evaluating the condition and integrity of historic structures and
related features.
Manage projects designed by DGS or outside architects and engineers serving as a representative for
the agency throughout the design and construction phases.
Plan and manage assigned projects at historic sites and museums. Coordinate with site staff to
minimize adverse impacts on the operation of the site.
Observe construction projects in progress to ensure conformance and compliance with the contract
documents and with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
(when applicable.) Attend job conferences as needed for each project. Coordinate with the Chief of the
Division of Architecture and Preservation.
Incumbent is responsible to be familiar with PHMC general safety rules and safety rules specific to this
position; for working in a safe manner and following all PHMC safety rules; immediately report all
workplace injuries or incidents to their supervisor; and to immediately correct any safety hazards in
the work area or report same to supervisor.
This work may require overnight travel.
2.2 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Serve as Client Agency representative as part of DGS capital project team
2. Manage, organize, and file project records
3. Survey preservation construction needs
4. Formulate project work scopes
5. Communicate orally and in writing
6. Observe construction projects in process
7. Overnight travel may be required
8. Use computer and software normally used in the practice of Architecture (including CADD and e-
Builder/Trimble)
9. Utilize equipment, ladders, scaffolding and mechanical lifts to access roofs and other building
areas for inspection
2.3 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
A bachelor's degree in Architectural History , American History, Historic Preservation, or a similar field;
and two years of experience managing historic preservation construction work; or
Two years of post-secondary education and training in the above designated fields of study and four
years of experience in historic preservation and construction which includes directly overseeing
construction work; or
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