#8262 Building Technologies Center (BTC) Addition and Renovation

Project Description: Sealed bids for a prime contractor to build an addition to and renovate the Kenneth E. Carl Building Technologies Center (BTC) will be received online via the PennBid website by Pennsylvania College of Technology until 2:30 PM on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 at which time the bids will be opened electronically and shortly thereafter bid tabulation results will be publicly posted on the PennBid website. The project consists of construction of a 1,600 square foot glass and masonry entrance addition and renovation of 48,000 square feet of laboratory and classroom spaces, corridors, and restrooms. The project will modernize the entrance to the BTC facility and construct a state-of-the-art industry show-room, meeting space, a hands-on materials library and instructional space. The project includes upgraded finishes, lighting and occupancy sensors, HVAC, automatic sprinkler system, updated visual/audible fire alarm system and improved telecommunication Wi-Fi coverage throughout the existing 48,000 square foot facility.
Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis as indicated on the bid form. Bidding documents are available at no cost, via the PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).
A non-mandatory, but highly encouraged, pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Prospective bidders will meet at the west entrance to the Kenneth E. Carl Building Technologies Center, located at 1031 West 3rd Street, Williamsport, PA.
The Bacon-Davis Wage Rates requirements are applicable to this bid.
Submit bids online via the PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Use the Pricing Section, Excel Bid Table on PennBid to submit your bid. Failure to use the bid table and upload it onto the PennBid website will result in disqualification of your bid.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond of an approved surety company, certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the proposal. Bond or check shall be drawn in favor of Pennsylvania College of Technology. A bidder who fails to execute and deliver the contract within 10 days after receiving notice of award, together with certificates of insurance and bond forms as required, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure, the security deposited with his bid. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 calendar days after the actual date of opening, except as may be provided by law.
The competency and responsibility of bidders will be considered in making awards. The College reserves the right to waive any informalities in bidding, reject any or all bids, or accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the College.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis as indicated on the Bid Form. Bidding documents are available at no cost, via the PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. Prospective bidders will meet at the west entrance to the Kenneth E. Carl Building Technologies Center, located at 1031 West 3rd Street, Williamsport, PA.
The Bacon-Davis Wage Rates requirements are applicable to this bid.
Submit bids online via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Use the Pricing Section, Excel Bid Table on PennBid to submit your bid. Failure to use the bid table and upload it onto the PennBid website will result in disqualification of your bid.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond of an approved surety company, certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the proposal. Bond or check shall be drawn in favor of Pennsylvania College of Technology. A bidder who fails to execute and deliver the contract within 10 days after receiving notice of award, together with certificates of insurance and bond forms as required, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure, the security deposited with his bid. Bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days after receipt of bids, except as may be provided by law.
The competency and responsibility of bidders will be considered in making awards. The College reserves the right to waive any informalities in bidding, reject any or all bids, or accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the College.