RFP For Community Center At The Fel Kitchen Renovation

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Jan 23, 2026
Due:	Feb 20, 2026
Agency:	Borough of Conshohocken
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Community Center

Kitchen Renovation

Borough of Conshohocken | 400 Fayette Street, Suite 200 | Conshohocken, PA 19428

Ph: (610) 828-1092 | Fax: (610) 828-0920

Issue Date: January 23, 2026

Responses Due by: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm

Borough of Conshohocken | RFP for Kitchen Renovation at the Community Center

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

The Borough of Conshohocken, located at 400 Fayette Street, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA 19428, is seeking

proposals from qualified and licensed contractors to provide services that include, but are not limited to a

kitchen renovation at the Community Center at the Fel, 515 Harry Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

The Borough operates under a seven-member Council and Mayor form of government. The Borough

Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Borough. The Borough provides relatively extensive

services to the community. These services include: police and fire protection; emergency medical aid;

building safety regulations and inspection; street lighting; land use planning and zoning; housing and

community development; maintenance and improvement of streets and related structures; traffic safety;

and full range of recreational programs. Departments in the Borough consist of the following: Office of the

Borough Manager, Department of Public Services (Public Works, Licenses & Inspections, Emergency

Management & Fire Services), Department of Administrative Services, Engineering and Land

Development, Communications and Special Events, Community Development and Zoning, Recreation

Services and Police Department. The Borough’s annual budget is approximately $20 million.

SECTION II: SCOPE OF services

1. Description: Any person or businesses interested in providing professional services to the Borough

of Conshohocken must meet requirements as defined in the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues,

Title 8, Boroughs and Incorporated Towns. Scope of Services sought may include but are not

limited to the removal, replacement, and installation of a small non-cooking kitchen at the

Community Center at the Fel. The kitchen will support community programs, events, and

concessions.

2. Project Objectives:

a. Remove and replace existing kitchen cabinets and appliances

b. Provide a functional, durable, and code-compliant non-cooking kitchen

c. Ensure compliance with code requirements

d. Complete the work efficiently with minimal disruption to facility operations

3. Scope of Work:

a. Contractor to provide sealed drawings including all necessary trades building,

mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.

b. Apply for building, electrical, plumbing, and use of occupancy permits needed to complete

project. Two copies of stamped and sealed drawings from a licensed design professional

will be required with permit application.

c. Remove and properly dispose of existing cabinets, countertops, sink, appliances, and any

other materials

d. Existing entrance door will remain

e. Existing drywall will remain

f. Existing duck work, sprinkler heads, wall receptacles will remain

g. Existing windows will remain

h. Furnish and install new base and wall cabinets suitable for public use (white, shaker door

and drawer style) with new hardware

i. Provide a durable, cleanable countertop and backsplash

j. Furnish and install sink, refrigerator, ice machine, microwave, and food warming

appliances

k. Furnish and install new concession window covering

l. Install new recessed lighting

m. Install new suspended ceiling tiles for commercial use

n. Patch and repair impacted walls and ceilings

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Borough of Conshohocken | RFP for Kitchen Renovation at the Community Center

o. Install any finishings and accessories as required

p. Painting and flooring will be done in-house by the Public Services Department. Flooring

will need to be coordinated prior to installation.

SECTION III: CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL

1. Executive Summary: Provide an Executive Summary of not more than two (2) pages detailing and

substantiating why the contractor should be considered most qualified and be selected by the

Borough to provide the services listed above.

2. Contact Information: Provide general information for the company including: name, address,

office telephone number, office fax number, and email address of the principal individual contact

responsible for the RFP response.

3. Overview: Provide general information about the history of the company, overview of

qualifications pertinent to this RFP and demonstration of comparable services for other

municipalities in Pennsylvania and Montgomery County.

4. Understanding of the Scope of work: Provide an understanding of the scope of work as described

herein. Include a description of the company’s experience working with Pennsylvania

municipalities and how that relates to the contractor’s ability to satisfy the scope of work.

5. Fees: Provide an itemized schedule of expenses, including labor and direct expenses such as

materials. Note that the lowest price proposal will not necessarily be selected. Technical

components will be weighed in addition to costs to ensure the Borough is procuring best value

versus lowest price.

6. Cost of materials: Provide a detailed summary of the cost of materials required, including

specifically those set forth in section II above.

7. Project Timeline: Provide an overall project timeline from start of work until completion.

8. References: Provide at least three (3) references of clients for which the business has provided

services within the last five (5) years. Include contact names, titles, phone numbers and email

addresses.

SECTION IV: timeline and submission procedures

The Borough anticipates the following general timeline for this RFP. The anticipated schedule may be

changed if it is in the Borough’s best interest to do so.

RFP Advertised – January 23, 2026

Proposal Due Date – End of business day (4:00pm) Friday, February 20, 2026

Administration Evaluation of Proposals

Council to review and discuss RFP submissions- March 4, 2026

Council to consider authorizing award of bid – March 18, 2026

Contract Awarded – TBD

*Note that scheduled is subject to change for administrative purposes

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Borough of Conshohocken | RFP for Kitchen Renovation at the Community Center

Copies of the request for proposals are available at Conshohocken Borough Hall located at 400 Fayette

Street, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA 19428, and the office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through

Friday. The RFP is also available on the Borough website (www.conshohockenpa.gov).

Qualified applicants shall submit one (1) original copy of the proposal in a sealed envelope and one (1)

electronic copy via email or flash drive to:

Borough of Conshohocken

Attn: Lauren Irizarry, Director of Recreation Services & Parks

515 Harry Street

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Email: lirizarry@conshohockenpa.gov

Proposals shall be stamped received no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026

SECTION V: Selection Process

Proposals submitted by the deadline and deemed complete will be evaluated by the Borough

Administration. Any businesses submitting a proposal may be required to provide additional detailed

information. Borough Administration will interview the most qualified contractor. The award of contract

will be at the sole discretion of the Borough Administration, with the approval of Borough Council as

necessary. Proposals will be evaluated on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the following:

• Relevant experience and business qualifications.

• Relevant experience and qualifications of key personnel.

• Satisfactorily completed similar services

• History of positive working relationship with the Borough or similar municipalities in

Montgomery County, PA

• Cost

SECTION VI: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Indemnification

The selected contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Borough, its officers, agents and

employees and all claims and costs of any nature whether for personal injury, property damage or any

other liability arising out of or in any way connected with the scope of services required by this RFP,

including the acts or omissions perpetrated by employees of the firm.

Insurance

Provide a description of the contractor’s insurance coverage applicable to the services described herein.

Such coverage must be adequate to sufficiently cover the services described herein and must include at a

minimum, general liability insurance coverage and professional liability insurance coverage. Include

insurance certificates summarizing such insurance coverage. Contractor must accept the provisions of the

act of June 2, 1915 known as the Workers’ Compensation Act and will file with the borough a certificate of

insurance providing evidence of the coverage.

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Borough of Conshohocken | RFP for Kitchen Renovation at the Community Center

Right of Refusal

The Borough reserves the right to reject any and all proposals without qualifications. Proposals will be

considered only in their entirety. The Borough reserves the right to add or deduct any specific

requirements and associated costs from the selected proposal.

Questions

Questions may be addressed to:

Lauren Irizarry, Director of Recreation Services & Parks

Borough of Conshohocken

515 Harry Street

Conshohocken, PA 19428

lirizarry@conshohockenpa.gov

Note: Site visit prior to submitted proposal may be arranged. Contact Lauren Irizarry, Director of

Recreation Services, at 610-828-3266 or lirizarry@conshohockenpa.gov.

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