Rebid of HVAC Replacement - Washington Township (Northampton County) Municipal Building

Washington Township is soliciting sealed bids to replace the HVAC system at its municipal building located at 1021 Washington Blvd., Bangor, PA, using existing ductwork, with bids required for both standard HVAC units and heat pumps. The project includes demolition and removal of the current equipment, and all work must comply with prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via PennBid by 12:00 PM on August 12, 2026, following a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 3, 2026, at the same location. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to 10% of the offered amount payable to Washington Township. The winning bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value within 20 days of award, with additional compliance obligations for out-of-state contractors who must file certificates of tax and unemployment compensation payment with Pennsylvania state agencies before bond release. The contract award will occur on August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the administrative building, and Washington Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Contractors must submit a non-collusion affidavit and a workmen’s compensation affidavit, certifying compliance with Pennsylvania law and absence of recent convictions related to bid rigging. The project also requires adherence to PennDOT specifications, including materials certification forms like CS-4171 and TR-465, and contractors must be prequalified by PennDOT. Liquidated damages of $975 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the August 21, 2026, completion date. All work must be coordinated with the township, and invoices must reflect per-unit pricing as bid, with any lump sum adjustments requiring a CS-1PA calculation form. The solicitation references multiple attachments including bond forms, specifications, and insurance requirements, and the contracting authority is the Washington Township Board of Supervisors.