Waste Removal Services to Include Trash, Scrap, Rubbish, Recycling and Garbage

The Reading Housing Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the rebid of HVAC replacement and upgrades across multiple locations within Berks County, Pennsylvania, under the project title RHA - Oakbrook Homes Center for Community Services, also known as Renovations and Improvements of Oakbrook Recreational Park, identified by Project Number RHA-C116 and Architect’s Project Number 2529. Bids must be submitted electronically via pennbid.net by 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, and will be publicly opened at that time. Bids are to be submitted as a stipulated sum on separate contracts for Mechanical Construction and General Construction, with an estimated contract value of $1,249,000.00. All bidders are required to submit a comprehensive bid package including the Bid Form, Unit Price Schedule, Bid Bond, Form HUD-5369A, Non-collusive Affidavit, Section 3 Preference Certification (completed or marked NA), Bidder’s Qualifications with Financial Statement and Certificate of Authority to do business in Pennsylvania, Bidder’s Section 3 Certifications and Compliance Agreement, and the mandatory Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance form. Failure to submit any required document in full and properly executed will render the bid non-responsive and subject to immediate rejection. All work must comply with OSHA regulations, Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, and BABA procurement requirements due to the project’s use of Community Development Block Grant funding. Key administrative requirements include submitting certified payroll forms with each payment application, a detailed Schedule of Values aligned with the Contract Sum, and a preliminary construction schedule along with subcontractor lists and permit copies prior to the first payment request. Bidder personnel and subcontractors must undergo background checks, and all materials must be delivered, stored, and handled according to strict manufacturer specifications, including use of original sealed packaging, protection from moisture and direct sunlight, and storage in dry, ventilated environments between 60°F and 85°F. Temporary facilities costs are included in the Contract Sum, and hollow metal and metal panel materials must be packaged and stored to prevent damage. Final acceptance requires a written request for inspection, submission of a certified punch list, evidence of ongoing insurance coverage, a final pest control report and warranty, and training of owner’s personnel. The anticipated Notice to Proceed date is August 15, 2025, with a contract duration of 65