Fort Hunter Park Service Station Adaptive Reuse

Dauphin County Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for the adaptive reuse of the Fort Hunter Park Service Station through the PennBid electronic portal, with bids due by August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. The project encompasses four distinct trade scopes: General Construction, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical, with all contract documents available at no cost through the PennBid platform. Bidders must submit a bid security equal to 10 percent of their bid amount and comply with Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act, ensuring all laborers receive state-mandated wage rates. The contract is subject to Dauphin County Ordinance 01-2022, which takes precedence over any conflicting contract provisions. A mandatory prebid conference is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at the Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Admin Building, offering bidders the opportunity to tour the site and ask questions via the PennBid Public Q&A system—no direct inquiries via phone, fax, or email will be accepted. All bids must remain irrevocable for 60 days after bid opening, extending to 120 days if award is delayed due to external approvals, bond sales, or grant awards. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical compliance is a pass/fail threshold and the lowest responsive bid among responsible bidders wins. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications, financial stability, and past performance, with subcontractor qualifications also subject to review. The work must be completed within 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with acceptance occurring at the project site upon successful inspection and testing against specified standards such as ASTM E84, ASTM C795, ANSI/SDI A250.4, and ADA and ICC A117.1 accessibility codes. Packaging and labeling requirements demand original factory-sealed materials with clear manufacturer, batch, and performance data, using thermal transfer printing and adhering to UL 969 and NEMA standards. Insulation and paint must be stored under controlled environmental conditions, and all materials must be protected from weather, dirt, and damage. No federal accounting identifiers, electronic invoicing platforms such as WAWF, or specific COR/COTR details are provided, indicating reliance on state and local administrative processes. The contract requires submission of a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Contractor Qualifications Statement, and applicable bonds, along with adherence to OSHA 1