Reading Area Community College, Berks County - FY-25-26-09 SCHMIDT HVAC Systems Upgrade

AI Summary

Reading Area Community College seeks bids for HVAC system upgrades including AHUs, condensing units, BAS controls, and structural modifications. Bids due May 13, 2026 via PennBid platform. Pre-bid meeting April 24, 2026.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 231523
Type / RFx: IFB
Status: Open
Level: state
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: May 13, 2026
NAICS Code: 238220 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
State: Pennsylvania
Agency: Pennsylvania

Description

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is seeking bids from qualified vendors for HVAC Upgrades .The project consists of a comprehensive upgrade and modernization of the building’s HVAC systems, including:Air handling units (AHUs)Condensing units, VAV boxes and associated ductwork/piping,Existing controls and select mechanical/electrical components,Updated building automation system (BAS) controls, Mechanical, electrical, and structural modifications required to support new systems, including:Roof structural supports (dunnage) for equipment,Electrical power distribution and panel updates,Integration with existing campus control systems.Bids will be received by RACC via the PennBid platform at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com by Friday May 15th at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.This will be a fixed priced contract.All written requests for clarifications must be submitted by 12:00 PM on May 7th, 2026 . Requests must be submitted in writing through the PennBid platform.All Bids must be received by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13th , 2026, for the above project through the PennBid portal.Option Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the STTC Building in Room 118 at 10:00 AM on the 24th of April 2026.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

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 7212 Nonresidential building construction services: The building, remodeling and repair of nonresidential buildings owned by others UNSPSC 7215 Specialized trade construction and maintenance services: The erection, installation and or repair of specialized components of buildings and systems owned by others

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	Apr 17th 2026, 8:00 AM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	May 7th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	May 13th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT	N/A

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

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Attachments

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
May 13, 2026Responses Due

AI classification tags

hvac systems upgrade nonresidential building construction services specialized trade construction services building automation system controls mechanical construction electrical construction ductwork installation roof structural supports

Frequently asked questions

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