Ephrata Cloister - Reno & Expansion of Visitor Ctr

PROJECT NUMBER:  DGS C-0976-0001 Phase 1PROJECT TITLE:  Ephrata Cloister – Renovation & Expansion of Visitor CenterPROJECT LOCATION:  632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522This Project is advertising for PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS for design and/or engineering services.  BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The scope of work includes but is not limited to transforming the Ephrata Cloister Visitor Center into a modern, welcoming, and functional facility that enhances the experience of patrons while respecting the site's historic context. The project involves expanding and reconfiguring spaces.  It aims to create an efficient entrance that seamlessly guides visitors from the parking area to the new lobby and exhibit spaces, providing a more cohesive and accessible presentation of Pennsylvania history.  The museum’s collections and artifact storage should be consolidated into single secure climate controlled spaces.  The energy efficiency performance of the building envelope and HVAC systems should be improved. ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $3,360,000.00.  APPLICATION DUE DATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, AT 4:30 P.M.  The Department of General Services Capital Programs and the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities identified this procurement as eligible for the setting of Small Diverse Business (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. Applicants must agree to meet all SDB and VBE Participation Goals in full or demonstrate that they have made Good Faith Efforts to meet the Goals. Refer to the project Trimble Unity Construct (previously e-Builder) solicitation folder for instructions regarding Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation.The Goals for SDB participation: 0%The Goals for VBE participation: 0%PROJECT DOCUMENTS, including the Application and Project Development Study (PDS), can be viewed in, and downloaded from the project’s Trimble Unity Construct solicitation file. All Applicants are required to create a user profile within Trimble Unity Construct to view/download Project Documents. e-builder Professional Selections Link  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SHORTLISTED FIRMS: All Additional Requirements of shortlisted firms may vary from project to project and should be reviewed in the project’s Trimble Unity Construct solicitation documents on the “Shortlisted Firms Additional Requirements” document.APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH A TRIMBLE UNITY CONSTRUCT (PREVIOUSLY E-BUILDER) BIDDING PORTAL.  A video tutorial is available on the Trimble Unity Construct site for first time users to learn how to navigate the platform.  Technical support is also available via email at contact@example.gov or by phone at +1 (555) 000-0000.  Due to technical limitations, Professional Selections projects must be viewed using a Windows PC. At this time, mobile devices are not supported.All applicants must have a Current, Active Vendor/SAP Number. To register for a Vendor Number, click the following link:  Register  A list of potential planholders, recommended firms and Professional Selections results are available on the DGS Capital Programs Design webpage:Professional Selections ResultsThe PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS MEETING is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 AT 10:00 AM.The Professional Selections Meeting can be joined online at this link: Professional Selections Web ConferencePhone Conference ID: 464 364 517#Toll-free: +1 (555) 000-0000