West Chester University - Sturzebecker Health Scie

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services is soliciting bids for a large‑scale, low‑bid renovation of the Sturzebecker Health Science Center at West Chester University. The scope includes four separate trades—general construction, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical—each with its own bid package and budget. Estimated construction values are $23‑24 M (general), $12‑13 M (HVAC), $6‑7 M (plumbing), and $12‑13 M (electrical), totaling roughly $55 M. Bidders must register on the state supplier portal and submit electronic bids through e‑Builder by 11:00 AM on 2 Oct 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 27 Aug 2026. The project must meet Small Diverse Business (SDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. The contract duration is set at 1,189 calendar days from the Initial Job Conference. • Project: Renovation of Sturzebecker Health Science Center, West Chester, PA • Procurement type: IFB (Invitation for Bid) – low‑bid, multi‑discipline construction • Estimated total value: $53‑57 M across four trade packages • Bid submission deadline: 02 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM (electronic only) • Pre‑bid conference: 27 Aug 2026, 1:00 PM (mandatory attendance for clarification) • Required registrations: PA Supplier Portal & e‑Builder user profile • SDB/VBE goals: General 16%/3%, HVAC 12%/3%, Plumbing 8%/3%, Electrical 16%/3% • Project length: 1,189 days (≈ 3.3 years) • No bid guaranty; liquidated damages apply per trade (ranging $3,000‑$7,000 per day)