FY-26-27-03 STEM Equipment
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The contract involves the complete replacement of the fire pump system serving Berks Hall at Reading Area Community College, located at 15 North Front Street in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The scope encompasses demolition of existing equipment and installation of a new fire pump, jockey pump, controllers, piping, valves, test header, electrical service, and fire alarm monitoring, along with all associated mechanical and electrical work necessary to deliver a fully operational system compliant with NFPA 20, the National Electrical Code, and all federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout documentation. Work must be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award, with all deliveries designated as FOB Destination, meaning the vendor retains responsibility for risk of loss until final acceptance at the site. The project will be executed under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) selection process, requiring bids to be responsive and submitted by authorized representatives through the PennBid portal by the deadline of August 17, 2026. The contractor must demonstrate financial responsibility, technical capability, and prior experience with similar projects, and is required to submit resumes for key personnel including the project manager and site superintendent. All personnel must pass drug screening and background checks, wear identification tags on-site, and comply with an OSHA-compliant safety manual. The contractor is also responsible for securing all permits except the general building permit, which is secured by the Owner, and must provide project-specific written warranties and surety bonds meeting specified financial ratings. Communications with the Owner must be routed through the Architect, and all submittals, including samples and test logs, must align with the contract documents and referenced standards such as ASTM and UL. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, but the bid structure includes allowances and unit price line items to be completed by the offeror. The project adheres to non-discrimination policies and requires equal employment opportunity compliance across all levels of contracting.
General Info
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Contract Value
$57,468NAICS
Place of Performance
Berks County, PA, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This will be a fixed priced contract.
All written requests for clarifications must be submitted by 18 August 2026 12:00 PM. Requests must be submitted in writing through the PennBid platform.
All Bids must be received by 12:00 PM on 21 Aug 2026 , for the above project through the PennBid portal.
RACC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities, omissions, errors, mistakes, or defects in any Bid, or to accept or reject any or all bids at its sole discretion in the best interest of the College. The Contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive in all material respects to the bid requirements. No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Owner.
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