Reading Area Community College, Berks County - FY-26-27-01-Warehouse Interior Renovations

The project consists of the renovation of a workshop area within the Reading Area Community College (RACC) Warehouse. Work includes selective demolition, new metal framing, insulation, doors and hardware, structural steel modifications for High-Volume, Low-Speed (HVLS) ceiling fans, storage shelving, a walk-in cooler and freezer, resilient wall base, and associated electrical work including lighting, power, controls, data infrastructure, and installation of two (2) HVLS ceiling fans. PREBID CONFERENCE An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference for all bidders will be held at Project Site on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00 – 11:00 AM, location to be announced via PennBid. 1. A primary focus of the conference is to review project requirements, ask questions, and permit Bidders’ inspection of the existing conditions. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION / SUBSTITUTION Requests for Substitution shall be 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. 1. submitted no later than Responses to Substitution requests shall be issued via Addendum no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. B. Requests for Information shall be 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. INVITATION TO BID submitted no later than 001116 - 3 MGA 26-0014.0 FY-26-27-001 WAREHOUSE RENOVATIONS READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1. 1.7 Responses to RFI’s shall be issued via Addendum no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL A. 1.8 1.9 A. A. 1.10 A. 1.11 A. B. C. Refer to INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, item 1.12. DISQUALIFICATION AND REJECTION OF BIDS Refer to INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, item 1.17. AWARD Refer to INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, item 1.18. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: Refer to INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, item 1.19. BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS Bidders must demonstrate a successful track record in the performance of like work and similar projects. Contractor’s Qualifications Statement, AIA Document A305 and Qualified Contractor Certification Form, shall be submitted with the Bid Form. Bidder/ Contractor/ Manufacturer/ Installer Qualifications and Experience Requirements: 1. Special Qualifications: Specific experience and qualifications requirements are identified for the contractor fabricating and installing portions of the signage installations under the General Construction contract. a. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, item 1.22. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

Commodity Codes

• Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 3016 Interior finishing materials UNSPSC 7210 Building and facility maintenance and repair services: This family includes all services related to the maintenance and repair of facilities, e.g., sites, campuses and grounds, buildings and supporting infrastructure. UNSPSC 721515 Electrical system services: The installation, repair and maintenance of structural electrical systems owned by others

Events & Timeline

Requested Information

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

Attachments

• 2026-06-30_26-0014_Project_Manual.pdf
• Bid_Table__General_Constructiom___BT-01HJ_
• BidTable__Electrical___BT-49NV_
• Bidder_Acknowledgements__Q-68LW_
• 2026-07-07_26-0014_RACC_Warehouse_Issued_for_Bid.pdf