Sealed Bids - Shingle Roof Replacement Coal Mine Tour Hoist House

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Jan 9, 2026
Due:	Jan 30, 2026
Agency:	Lackawanna County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	House
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Invitation to Bid - Shingle Roof Replacement Coal Mine Tour Hoist House

Prevailing Wage Project Rates

Proposals, mailed or hand-delivered, will be received by the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff, Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, until 2:00PM, Friday, January 30, 2026, at which point they will be opened publicly and read aloud. All proposals are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Project Name.

Questions relating to the bid invitation shall be submitted jointly in writing, via email, to: Paul Bechtel, Parks & Recreation Director, bechtelp@lackawannacounty.org and Sandra Opshinsky, Grants Manager, opshinskysa@lackawannacounty.org, by January 26, 2026.

There is a mandatory Pre-proposal Meeting at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Hoist House, McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504.

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INVITATION TO BID

SHINGLE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT - COAL MINE TOUR HOIST HOUSE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lackawanna County is accepting bids to replace the shingle

roof on the Hoist House located at the Coal Mine Tour in McDade Park. Proposals, mailed or

hand-delivered, will be received by the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff, Lackawanna County

Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, until 2:00PM, Friday, January

30, 2026, at which point they will be opened publicly and read aloud. All proposals are to be

sealed and plainly marked with the Project Name.

PA Prevailing wages apply with certified payrolls. Payment and performance bonds will be

required by the successful bidder. There is a mandatory Pre-proposal Meeting at 10:00 am,

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Hoist House, McDade Park,

1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504.

Questions relating to the bid invitation shall be submitted jointly in writing, via email, to:

Paul Bechtel, Parks & Recreation Director, bechtelp@lackawannacounty.org and Sandra

Opshinsky, Grants Manager, opshinskysa@lackawannacounty.org, by January 26, 2026.

INVITATION TO BID

for

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COAL MINE TOUR HOIST HOUSE

SHINGLE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

JANUARY 8, 2026

I. INTRODUCTION

The County of Lackawanna plans to replace the shingle roof on the Hoist House located at the Coal

Mine Tour in McDade Park.

II. BACKGROUND

The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour (McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504) is

an important educational and interpretive tourist destination in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The

site welcomes 22,000 to 25,000 visitors annually. The County understands this facility needs to

be updated to protect its artifacts and retain its draw for tourists, school groups and residents.

Project funding was secured through a Local Share Account (LSA) – Monroe County under the

administration of the Commonwealth Financing Authority via Act 71 (the Gaming Act).

III. SCOPE OF WORK

Overview: Lackawanna County desires to engage a Licensed contractor to replace the shingle

roof on the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour Hoist House. A more detailed, yet non-

exhaustive scope of work includes the following:

- Removal of old, unused vent piping with roof patching. A full tear off and replacement

of the existing shingles, underlayment, drip edge, and gutters/downspouts. Contractors

should include a unit price for ½” CDX deck replacement in their proposals. Shingles

should be equal to Certainteed Landmarks, GAF Timberline HDZs, or Owens Corning

Durations. Synthetic underlayment and ice and watershield to be installed per the

shingle manufacturer’s instructions. Drip edge and gutter colors to be standard colors.

Scope includes waste removal & disposal.

- PA Prevailing wages (25-10961) apply with certified payrolls. Payment and performance

bonds will be required by the successful bidder.

IV. BID PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

Bid Organization & Expectations

The County is requesting the following information be included in the bid submittal:

A. Contractor Information:

State each primary member and their responsibilities; includes the company name,

address, phone number, and e-mail for primary contact. If the proposal includes other

sub-contractors, please identify their name(s) and contact information. Describe how

and by whom the work will be managed so that there is adequate coordination with

Lackawanna County and the Coal Mine Foreman.

B. Qualifications & References:

Provide at least 3 references of municipal clients where similar professional services

were recently provided by the contractor. Include the name, email, and phone number

of each reference listed. Optional: Include photos of similar work to demonstrate

experience completing similar types of projects. Contractors must have professional

liability insurance and secure bonding. Provide a list of professional licenses and/or

certifications for project staff.

C. Bid Proposal:

Provide quote on provided bid form.

D. Work Schedule:

Include a schedule of proposed work.

Submittal Requirements

1. Submission Packet: The entire response needs to be submitted in a sealed envelope

marked "County of Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour Hoist House Shingle Roof Replacement

Project” on the front.

2. Deadline: Responses to this bid invitation are due no later than 2:00 PM, Friday, January

30, 2026, and need to be delivered to: Lackawanna County Chief of Staff, Lackawanna

County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.

V. BID PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Each proposal will be evaluated based upon the following information:

A. The price (lowest, responsible bidder)

B. Work schedule to complete the Scope of Work.

C. Documented experience with similar projects.

Selection Process

The County is not obligated to accept the lowest priced proposal. Rather the County will make

an award in the best interest of the project. Following the evaluation, and if budget allows, the

County of Lackawanna will enter a contract with the most highly qualified company.

Important Proposal Dates:

- Mandatory Pre-proposal Meeting: Thursday, January 15, 2026; 10:00am at the

Lackawanna County Coal Mine Hoist House, McDade Park

- Proposal due date: Friday, January 30, 2026; 2:00pm

VI. ADDITIONAL NOTES

A. All bids shall be submitted to the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff, 123 Wyoming

Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 no later than Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm.

B. Questions relating to the bid invitation shall be submitted jointly in writing, via email, to:

Paul Bechtel, Parks & Recreation Director, bechtelp@lackawannacounty.org and Sandra

Opshinsky, Grants Manager, opshinskysa@lackawannacounty.org , by January 26, 2026.

C. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to select the proposal

that it determines to be in the best interest of Lackawanna County.

D. The Consultant shall meet or exceed ALL insurance requirements set forth by the County.

E. The County of Lackawanna encourages the participation of Minority Business Enterprises

(MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) for this project.

F. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - It is understood and agreed that the Consultant shall not

be considered an employee of Lackawanna County. The Consultant shall not be within

protection or coverage of the County’s Worker’ Compensation insurance, Health

Insurance, Liability Insurance, or any other insurance that the County from time to time

may have in force and effect.

VII. LIABILITY FOR COSTS

Each contractor bidding or considering bidding on this bid invitation agrees that all costs related

to the preparation and submission of the RFP, including the costs of trips that the consultant

may make to visit properties or be interviewed by Lackawanna County, will be paid for by the

Consultant and are not the responsibility of Lackawanna County.

Site Photos:

(the inclusion of these photos does not replace bidders’ attendance at pre-bid meeting)

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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Sealed Bids - Shingle Roof Replacement Coal Mine Tour Hoist House

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