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Commonwealth of PA · Cheyney, PA

Cheyney University Athletic Complex Construction

Due Aug 14, 2026·17 days left·Electrical, Plumbing, HVACView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
PA State Sys of Higher Ed
Method
Invitation for Bids
Category
Construction
PIN
DGS C-0403-0086 Phase 4
Location
Cheyney, PA
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • Cheyney University is soliciting bids for construction of an Athletic Complex in Cheyney, PA.
  • The project is a standard low bid project covering General, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical construction.
  • Estimated cost ranges: General $16M-$17M, HVAC $2M-$3M, Plumbing $4M-$5M, Electrical $3M-$4M.
  • Bids are due electronically via e-Builder on August 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
  • A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Cheyney University.
  • The contract duration is 639 calendar days from the date of the Initial Job Conference.
  • Liquidated damages are set at $6,000/day for General, $1,500/day for HVAC, $500/day for Plumbing, and $2,000/day for Electrical.
  • Requirement: SDB participation goals are 16% for General Construction, 14% for HVAC Construction, and 22% for Electrical Construction; VBE goals are 3% for General, HVAC, and Electrical Construction.
  • Requirement: Bidders must comply with the Capital Programs Employment Verification Act 127 of 2012 by submitting a Commonwealth Capital Programs Verification Form with their bid or prior to award.
  • Requirement: Bidders must certify compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws by submitting a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form with their bid or prior to award.

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Description

This PROJECT IS A STANDARD LOW BID PROJECT and includes GENERAL, HVAC, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION.

PROJECT TITLE: Cheyney University - Athletic Complex Construction

ESTIMATED RANGE:.1 General – $16,000,000 - $17,000,000 .2 HVAC – $2,000,000 - $3,000,000
.3 Plumbing - $4,000,000 - $5,000,000 & .4 Electrical – $3,000,000 - $4,000,000

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES = (.1) $6,000.00 per day, (.2) $1,500.00 per day, (.3) $500.00 per day & (.4) $2,000.00 per day.

There is no Bid Guaranty required for this Project.

DATE FOR RECEIVING BIDS IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, AT 1:00 P.M.

The Pre-Bid Conference will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., at Cheyney University, 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, Marcus Foster Building, Room 211, Park in Lot B only.

CLIENT AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Contractors are to park in Lot B only. Please refer to campus map.

The Department of General Services Capital Programs and the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) identified this procurement as eligible for the setting of Small Diverse Business (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. However, BDISBO did not set SDB and/or VBE participation goals for those procurements that are less than the $600,000 threshold required to set either goal. In addition, there will be no points allocated toward SDB/SB participation for this procurement. This is a significant programmatic change from the SDB and SB Participation program contained in prior Projects issued by Capital Programs. Bidders now must agree to meet the SDB and VBE Participation Goals in full or demonstrate that they have made Good Faith Efforts to meet the Goals. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section regarding Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise Participation for further information.

The Goals for each Prime Contract is as follows: SDB AND VBE GOALS
.1 General Construction – ALL BASE BIDS (#1, #2 & #3) SDB = 16% VBE = 3%
.2 HVAC Construction – ALL BASE BIDS (#1, #2 & #3) SDB = 14% VBE = 3%
.3 Plumbing Construction – ALL BASE BIDS (#1, #2 & #3) SDB = NA VBE = NA
.4 Electrical Construction ALL BASE BIDS (1, #2 & #3) SDB = 22% VBE = 3%

All proposers must be registered to view/download Plans and Specifications and must have a Current, Active Vendor Number. To register click the following link:
register

All Proposers are required to create a user profile within e-Builder. Please click on discipline below to create a user profile and view the bid package:
General Construction
HVAC Construction
Plumbing Construction
Electrical Construction

BIDS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH E-BUILDER.

A video tutorial is available on the e-Builder site for first time users to learn how to navigate e-Builder. Technical support is also available via email at support@e-builder.net or by phone at 1-888-288-5717.

Due to technical limitations, public bid openings must be viewed using a Windows PC. At this time, mobile devices are not supported.

The online public bid opening can be viewed by clicking the following link:
Public Bid Opening

To view a list of current potential bidders and bid results go to the link below and scroll down the page and click on “Current Project Bidding Potential Bidders List”:
Bidding Information

CAPITAL PROGRAMS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION ACT:
THE BIDDER MUST COMPLY WITH THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION ACT 127 OF 2012 BY SUBMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT A COMMONWEALTH CAPITAL PROGRAMS VERIFICATION FORM (“FORM”) WITH THEIR BID OR PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT.

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-06, WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT (OCTOBER 21, 2021):
THE COMMONWEALTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT EVERY PENNSYLVANIA WORKER HAS A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT AND THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED THEM THROUGH LABOR LAWS. THE BIDDER MUST CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE PENNSYLVANIA STATE LABOR AND WORKFORCE SAFETY LAWS BY SUBMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT A WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT CERTIFICATION FORM WITH THEIR BID OR PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT.

NO ENTITY SHALL POST ANY OF THE DEPARTMENT’S INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENTS TO ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) OR OTHER WEB SITE BASED PLATFORMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Documents1
campus Map UPDATE 08132025.pdfASPX

Contact

Name
Ray Maggi
Phone
215-403-7217
Address
1837 University Circle Cheyney Pennsylvania 19319
Full source recordfrom PA eMarketplace
Detail
Type
IFB
Bid No
DGS C-0403-0086 Phase 4
Title
Cheyney University - Athletic Complex Construction
Agency
PA State Sys of Higher Ed
County
Chester
Due Time
1:00 PM
End Date
08/14/26
Duration
639 Calendar Days from date of Initial Job Conference
Location
1837 University Circle Cheyney Pennsylvania 19319
Open Date
08/14/26
Open Time
1:00 PM
Start Date
07/01/26
Department
Procurement
Pre Bid Date
07/01/26
Amended Date
07/22/26
Contact Name
Ray Maggi
Description
This PROJECT IS A STANDARD LOW BID PROJECT and includes GENERAL, HVAC, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. PROJECT TITLE: Cheyney University - Athletic Complex Construction ESTIMATED RANGE:.1 General – $16,000,000 - $17,000,000 .2 HVAC – $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 .3 Plumbing - $4,000,000 - $5,000,000 & .4 Electrical – $3,000,000 - $4,000,000 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES = (.1) $6,000.00 per day, (.2) $1,500.00 per day, (.3) $500.00 per day & (.4) $2,000.00 per day. There is no Bid Guaranty required for this Project. DATE FOR RECEIVING BIDS IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, AT 1:00 P.M. The Pre-Bid Conference will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., at Cheyney University, 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, Marcus Foster Building, Room 211, Park in Lot B only. CLIENT AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Contractors are to park in Lot B only. Please refer to campus map. The Department of General Services Capital Programs and the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) identified this procurement as eligible for the setting of Small Diverse Business (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. However, BDISBO did not set SDB and/or VBE participation goals for those procurements that are less than the $600,000 threshold required to set either goal. In addition, there will be no points allocated toward SDB/SB participation for this procurement. This is a significant programmatic change from the SDB and SB Participation program contained in prior Projects issued by Capital Programs. Bidders now must agree to meet the SDB and VBE Participation Goals in full or demonstrate that they have made Good Faith Efforts to meet the Goals. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section regarding Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise Participation for further information. The Goals for each Prime Contract is as follows: SDB AND VBE GOALS .1 General Construction – ALL BASE BIDS (#1, #2 & #3) SDB = 16% VBE = 3% .2 HVAC Construction – ALL BASE BIDS (#1, #2 & #3) SDB = 14% VBE = 3% .3 Plumbing Construction – ALL BASE BIDS (#1, #2 & #3) SDB = NA VBE = NA .4 Electrical Construction ALL BASE BIDS (1, #2 & #3) SDB = 22% VBE = 3% All proposers must be registered to view/download Plans and Specifications and must have a Current, Active Vendor Number. To register click the following link: [register](http://www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) All Proposers are required to create a user profile within e-Builder. Please click on discipline below to create a user profile and view the bid package: General Construction HVAC Construction Plumbing Construction Electrical Construction BIDS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH E-BUILDER. A video tutorial is available on the e-Builder site for first time users to learn how to navigate e-Builder. Technical support is also available via email at support@e-builder.net or by phone at 1-888-288-5717. Due to technical limitations, public bid openings must be viewed using a Windows PC. At this time, mobile devices are not supported. The online public bid opening can be viewed by clicking the following link: [Public Bid Opening](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODgzZjZmNDEtMDBmNy00NWZlLTg2ZDgtMzUxZWNhNDAwZDVk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b40fd252-49d9-4421-b664-92b77574d366%22%7d) To view a list of current potential bidders and bid results go to the link below and scroll down the page and click on “Current Project Bidding Potential Bidders List”: Bidding Information CAPITAL PROGRAMS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION ACT: THE BIDDER MUST COMPLY WITH THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION ACT 127 OF 2012 BY SUBMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT A COMMONWEALTH CAPITAL PROGRAMS VERIFICATION FORM (“FORM”) WITH THEIR BID OR PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT. EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-06, WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT (OCTOBER 21, 2021): THE COMMONWEALTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT EVERY PENNSYLVANIA WORKER HAS A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT AND THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED THEM THROUGH LABOR LAWS. THE BIDDER MUST CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE PENNSYLVANIA STATE LABOR AND WORKFORCE SAFETY LAWS BY SUBMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT A WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT CERTIFICATION FORM WITH THEIR BID OR PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT. NO ENTITY SHALL POST ANY OF THE DEPARTMENT’S INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENTS TO ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) OR OTHER WEB SITE BASED PLATFORMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Contact Email
rmaggi@pzsarchitects.com
Contact Phone
215-403-7217
Listing
Sid
DGS C-0403-0086 Phase 4
Type
IFB
Title
Cheyney University Athletic Complex Construction
Agency
PA State Sys of Higher Ed
County
Chester
Status
Open
Due Date Raw
8/14/2026 1:00:00 PM
Start Date Raw
7/1/2026
Bid Opening Raw
8/14/2026 1:00:00 PM
Contact Person
Ray Maggi
Amended Date Raw
7/22/2026
Solicitation No
DGS C-0403-0086 Phase 4
Description Short
This Project Is A Standard Low Bid ... This Project Is A Standard Low Bid Project And Includes General Hvac Plumbing And Electrical Construction Project Title Cheyney University Athletic Complex Construction Estimated Range 1 General 16 000 000 17 000 000 2 Hvac 2 000 000 3 000 000 3 Plumbing 4 000 000 5 000 000 4 Electrical 3 000 000 4 000 000 Liquidated Damages 1 6 000 00 Per Day 2 1 500 00 Per Day 3 500 00 Per Day 4 2 000 00 Per Day There Is No Bid Guaranty Required For This Project Date For Receiving Bids Is Friday August 14 2026 At 1 00 P M The Pre Bid Conference Will Take Place On Wednesday July 15 2026 At 10 00 A M At Cheyney University 1837 University Circle Cheyney Marcus Foster Building Room 211 Park In Lot B Only Client Agency Requirements Contractors Are To Park In Lot B Only Please Refer To Campus Map The Department Of General Services Capital Programs And The Bureau Of Diversity Inclusion And Small Business Opportunities Bdisbo Identified This Procurement As Eligible For The Setting Of Small Diverse Business Sdb And Or Veteran Business Enterprise Vbe Participation Goals However Bdisbo Did Not Set Sdb And Or Vbe Participation Goals For Those Procurements That Are Less Than The 600 000 Threshold Required To Set Either Goal In Addition There Will Be No Points Allocated Toward Sdb Sb Participation For This Procurement This Is A Significant Programmatic Change From The Sdb And Sb Participation Program Contained In Prior Projects Issued By Capital Programs Bidders Now Must Agree To Meet The Sdb And Vbe Participation Goals In Full Or Demonstrate That They Have Made Good Faith Efforts To Meet The Goals Refer To The Instructions To Bidders Section Regarding Small Diverse Business And Veteran Business Enterprise Participation For Further Information The Goals For Each Prime Contract Is As Follows Sdb And Vbe Goals 1 General Cons...

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