Commonwealth Charter Academy

The Project for which construction proposals are being solicited is subject to applicable provisions of the statues and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the Commonwealth Procurement Code, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, the Anti-bid-Rigging Law, the Bid Withdrawal Act, the Public Works Contractors Bond Law, the Steel Products Procurement Act, the Public School Code of 1949, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, the Resident Labor Statute, the Trade Practices Act, the Utilities Protection Act ("Pa. One-Call"), the Public Works Employment Verification Act, and the Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Report shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids It is intended that this project will be constructed using Prevailing Wages Project Rates as determined by the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance for Erie County PA. Project Location: 246 W. 9th, Erie PA 16501 Project cost range is anticipated to be under $6,000,000 including assigned contracts. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work: 1. General Construction Contract 2. Electrical Construction Contract 3. Mechanical Construction Contract 4. Plumbing Construction Contract The Owner shall procure separate proposals for Audio Visual, Information Technology and Security and shall assign oversight of those contracts to the successful General Construction Contractor for inclusion in their bid and Work. Each proposal shall be accompanied by an approved Surety Company's Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the Base Bid. A certified check in the amount of 10% of the Base Bid is also acceptable. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time of Three-Hundred (300) Calendar Days. Bidders must submit qualifications statement with their bids, in the form required in the bidding documents, for their bid to be considered. The Owner reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. 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, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Ice Machines, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Casework, Countertops, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.