Site Civil Improvements and Building Safety Upgrades

Ref. #: Township of Spring, Berks County
General Notice Township of Spring (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Site Civil Improvements and Building Safety Upgrades Contract No. 1 – General Construction Contract No. 2 – Mechanical Construction Entech No. 4644.029 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received electronically via the PennBid Program by the Township of Spring until 2:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, December 2, 2026. After bid opening, a public notice will be issued via PennBid containing any available bid results. It should be noted that bid results are subject to further review and should not be construed as issuance of an award. The Project includes the following Work: 1. The General Contract No. 1 Contractor is responsible for the following: a. The General Contract No. 1 Contract consists of but is not limited to: 1) Site Civil Improvements and Building Safety Upgrades for the Township of Spring Police Department. 2) Provide ballistic security improvements to front entrance, including ballistic doors, windows, glazing and panels. 3) Provide new exterior electronic billboard and associated electrical work. 4) Provide exterior foundation waterproofing around the full perimeter of the building. 5) Provide epoxy injection at exterior foundation soils and within the elevator pit to mitigate groundwater infiltration. 6) Perform site and civil improvements including drainage piping upgrades, underground roof drain system, and foundation drain improvements as indicated on the plans. 7) Provide new sidewalks and restore site surfaces, including new mulch and grass areas. 8) Provide erosion and sedimentation control measures in accordance with applicable requirements. 9) Provide pavement restoration in disturbed areas, including pavement markings and restriping as required. 10) Provide electrical demolition and new electrical work as required. 11) Perform architectural repairs and miscellaneous work, including exterior brick repair and repointing, handrail reinstallation, flashing and counterflashing installation, joint caulking, surface preparation and painting. 12) Restore site and building to its pre-project state.
2. The Mechanical Contract No. 2 Contractor is responsible for the following: a. The Mechanical Contract No. 2 Contract consists of but is not limited to:
1) Provide mechanical HVAC upgrades including ductwork modifications and diffuser/grille adjustments. Coordinate temporary heating and cooling with owner per construction documents. 2) Restore site and building to its pre-project state. Obtaining the Bidding Documents All project documents and details are available at no cost at PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Pre-bid Conference A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Township of Spring Police Station Conference Room, 2800 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, bid security, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Attention is called to the fact that prevailing minimum wage rates as determined by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry must be paid by the Contractors on this project and that employees and applicants for employment shall not be discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. Each Bidder is required to meet the requirements of Public Works Employment Verification Act, Act 127 of 2012. Winning bidder and site employees working inside the building will be subject to a criminal background check for security purposes and unescorted access to the premises. Personnel performing work outside the building will not be required to undergo this background check. Any and all steel products used or supplied in the performance of the contract or any subcontracts shall be from steel made in the United States. The Township of Spring hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse and reject any or all bids submitted, and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received. Except as otherwise provided by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the Bid Due Date, unless the contract award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the Bid Due Date.