LCCC Biotechnology Training Facility

Project Description: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lehigh Carbon Community College will receive sealed bids online, via the PennBid Program at www.pennbid.net until 12:00 PM, prevailing time on December 4, 2026 for the construction of the Biotechnology Training Facility located in Lehigh County at 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078.
The scope of work for this project includes the provision of all labor, materials, tools, supervision and permits, to renovate an portion of the first floor of Science Hall. The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, renovating the existing first floor of Science Hall to create a new, state-of-the-art Biotechnology Laboratory and Training Facility. The project includes renovation of existing laboratories, classrooms, storage areas, and offices to accommodate two biotechnology teaching laboratories, laboratory support and storage spaces, a biotechnology lecture hall, aseptic fill and automated fill training rooms, office space, and associated support areas. Work includes demolition, new partitions, ceiling / light fixtures, casework, flooring and other finishes. HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work are included in the renovation. Exterior work includes refurbishment of the existing patio area. Alternate Bid Item: Removal and replacement of existing windows in area of work.
All bidding documents and solicitation details will be available at no cost at www.PennBid.net on or after November 2, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on November 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Shipping / Receiving Dock in the lower level of Science Hall. Questions may be submitted through PennBid’s “Clarifications (From Vendors)” tab on or before November 24, 2026. Responses will be provided via PennBid to all registered parties.
Construction will be bid for the following Prime Contracts:
Contract No. 1 – General Construction Contract;
The Project Architect is MKSD Architects, LLC, 1209 Hausman Road, Suite A, Allentown, PA 18104.
Either a Certified Check or a Bid Bond (with a corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania) drawn to the order of Lehigh Carbon Community College in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid must be submitted with each bid as security. A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder as detailed in the Instructions to Bidders.
This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, approved August 15, 1961, P.L. 987 (Act No. 442), as amended and supplemented, and reference is made to the prevailing minimum wage rates applicable to this project which have been promulgated by the Secretary of Labor and Industry. Bidders shall prepare their bids after giving consideration to the applicability of said Pennsylvania Wage Act to the work involved and all other laws and regulations, state or federal, applicable to such projects.
Immediately following the due date and time, all bids received at the College will be opened publicly at 2:00PM on December 4, 2026 and referred to the owner for final award. An abstract of the bids received will be available to bidders on PennBid following the date and time that bids are due as indicated above
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act No. 222. The requirements for bidders and contractors under these enactments are explained in the project documents.
Except as otherwise provided by law, no bidder may withdraw his bid within ninety (90) consecutive calendar days after the actual date of opening thereof, or one hundred twenty (120) consecutive calendar days if the award is delayed by a required approval of another governmental agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants.
The Board of Trustees will accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder when the kinds and quality of supplies and equipment offered are the same or are equal, but they reserve the right to accept or reject any of all bids, to cure any non-material oversight, to withhold award for a period of sixty (60) days, and to award the bid in the best interest of Lehigh Carbon Community College as judged by the Board of Trustees.