The Project consists of demolition of the Magee Center. See specifications for details. Contact person at Bloomsburg University for this project is Diann Shamburg, [email protected], 570-389-4312. Pre-bid conference will be held on June 24, 2014 10:00 am at Bloomsburg University, Magee Center, 700 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. A second site-visit on July 1, 2014 at 10:00 am - same location. It is MANDATORY to attend either the pre-bid conference or second site visit. Contract Numbers and Cost Range BL-1036.1 General $200,000 - $225,000 MBE/WBE Requirement: BL-1036.1 General $13,500 This is a prevailing wage project and will be attached with Addendum 1. It is the intent of the University to issue Notice to Proceed upon approval of the Board of Governors. Should the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees or the PASSHE Board of Governors elect not to approve the motion for demolition, this solicitation will be cancelled with no liability to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Bid Guaranty Payable to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - 5% of base bid Proposal Period 60 calendar days allowed from Bid Opening until Award of Contract Contract Approval Period. 120 calendar days allowed from Bid Opening until Notice to Proceed Proposed Date of Completion 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed Bidders' Services: Bloomsburg University Planning and Construction Office Buckingham Maintenance Annex Bloomsburg, PA 17815 CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS Bid Guaranty It has been determined by the University that for this work a bid guaranty is required. As a bid guaranty, each proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Bank Cashier's Check or BID Bond. If a Bid Bond is submitted, it must be in the amount of 5% of the contract bid proposal amount, and it must be submitted on the System furnished Bid Bond Form. FAILURE to submit a bid guaranty; and if a Bid Bond is used as a Bid Guaranty, failure to submit a completed (all signatures and seals) System-furnished Bid Bond Form will result in the rejection of the Bid Proposal as non-responsive. Performance and Payment Bonds Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of the contracts are required for work performed under the contracts awarded for this project. Bond requirements are contained in Rider F-Contract Bonds of the Standard Form of Agreement for Facilities Projects. Nondiscrimination: The State System of Higher Education is an equal opportunity employment agency with special nondiscrimination requirements, as published in the Commonwealth Contract Compliance regulations 22 PA Code Chapter 509 and in the State System of Higher Education Contract Compliance Requirements contained in the bid proposal form. Debarred Contractors: Contractors currently under suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth, any other state, or the federal government, are not eligible for an award of contract for this project. Additionally, contractors should not contract with or employ subcontractors or individuals that are currently under suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth or the federal government. A current list of suspended or debarred contractors is available by contacting the Department of General Services, Office of Chief Counsel, North Office Building Room 603, Harrisburg, Pa. 17125. Product Substitution: Any product substitution requests shall be submitted to the design professional a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of bid proposals. Those product substitutions that are accepted will be published in an addendum. After the bid opening, product substitutions will be considered only for those conditions listed in Section 01631-Product Substitutions. MBE/WBE Participation: The contractor must demonstrate that he has complied with the State System of Higher Education Draft Regulation Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) in facilities projects, as outlined in the bid proposal form, in the preparation and submission of their bid proposal. All bidders must directly contact certified MBW/WBE subcontractors and/or suppliers to request quotes. Bidders must solicit MBE/WBE firms in a timely manner to allow sufficient time for a response, in the same manner bidders solicit from other subcontractors and suppliers. In order for a solicitation to be considered a qualified proactive solicitation, the request for quotations must contain the following minimum information: 1. The solicitation must be written, and on the bidders business letterhead. 2. The date of the solicitation. 3. The name and address of the MBE/WBE firm being solicited. 4. The Project name and number. 5. A listing of the specific equipment, materials, supplies, including approximate quantities, that the bidder intends to purchase or lease. The scope of work for any subcontract work should be clearly outlined. 6. Instructions as to where the plans and specifications are available for the MBEWBE firm to review. Information regarding the availability of certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) may be obtained from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Contract Administration and Business Development, at 717-787-7380. Those minority and women owed businesses certified by the Department of General Services, as listed therein or subsequently certified, will be pre-approved and acceptable to the System as MBE/WBE firms. Contractors may also submit other minority and women owned businesses that have been certified by other states or by other duly constituted public bodies. A MBE/WBE Business Database Search is available through a DGS web site at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/ then type MBE/WBE in the PA keyword search. Debarred Contractors Contractors debarred for bidding on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania contracts for any reason whatsoever, are not eligible for award of a contract to be issued pursuant to this notice. Using Bloomsburg University's Electronic Procurement Program Sealed Bid Confidentiality - The confidentiality of the sealed bid system is a cornerstone of the our program. At no time before Bid Opening can anyone see your electronic bid. Confidentiality of Identity - When questions are asked and answered, bidder identity is not disclosed to other bidders. 1. Documents - All documents may be downloaded directly to your computer. Documents can be electronically sent to your suppliers and sub contractors. 2. Being added to the "Bidders List" - By downloading any document, you are automatically added to the list of bidders for this solicitation. 3. Questions - by clicking on the "Questions" tab, you can see all questions that have been asked and answered related to this solicitation. You can also ask questions directly through this tab. When the agency answers the question, both the question and answer is emailed directly to all bidders. 4. Submitting and Updating Bids - You may submit and update your bid anytime up to the bid due date and time by clicking on the "Bid" tab. You need only to provide the per unit price. The program will automatically calculate the extended price (no more math errors). 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