Montgomery County Dept. of A&I Construction Services - Willow Grove Annex

Montgomery County Pennsylvania is soliciting construction services for the complete renovation of the Willow Grove Annex, a four-story building located at 102 North York Rd, Willow Grove, PA. The scope of work includes the demolition of the entire exterior facade and interior spaces, excluding utility rooms and egress stairs, followed by the installation of a new facade, interior fit-out, and minor additions on each floor. The project also encompasses comprehensive upgrades to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems, including a new gas service, as well as exterior site improvements such as paving, sidewalks, landscaping, and parking lot upgrades. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the sum of the base bid and any accepted alternates. Bidders must provide a security deposit equal to 10 percent of the base bid and all alternates via certified check or bid bond. Upon award, the successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract sum within ten days. The project requires adherence to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and includes specific community participation goals for local and disadvantaged businesses. Performance begins within five days of the Notice to Proceed, with on-site work hours typically scheduled from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The contractor is responsible for managing hazardous material disposal, including PCBs and mercury, and must employ a full-time on-site safety professional if crew sizes exceed 30 workers. Payment is processed through electronic applications for payment, requiring notarized signatures, mechanic's lien waivers, and daily reports. A closeout cost line item representing 5 percent of the contract sum is withheld until all final documentation, inspections, and punch list items are approved.