Philadelphia Housing Authority, 2012 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

Z -- INVITATION FOR BID (FOUR PART BIDDING, SOLICITATIONS 8781, 8782, 8783 AND 8784) FOR STAGE II CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER AT PASSYUNK HOMES LOCATED IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, PA SOL 8781-8784. DUE 102595. Contact James Herrmann, Contracting Officer, via facsimile 215-684-4092. Seeking sources for Stage II Construction of the new Community Center at Passyunk Homes. Passyunk Homes is a Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) public housing development located in the 3100 Block of South 23rd Street in South Philadelphia. The site consists of 55 acres with 96 apartment units in 12 three-story buildings and 778 two-story units. The new Community Center will be approximately 10,000 square feet with a gymnasium, office and meeting areas, kitchen and toilet areas, new ``Tot Lot'' area, and new exterior basketball court with lights. The apartment units will be occupied with residents during the Stage II construction activity, therefore, the awarded contractor(s) will be required to take all necessary security and safety precautions. The project will be bid in accordance with the state of Pennsylvania's four-part bidding requirements. Pursuant to the Separations Act, 53 P.S. Section 1005, as amended or 73 P.S. Section 1618, as amended, PHA shall require separate bids for plumbing, heating, ventilating and electrical work, with award being made to the lowest responsible bidder for each trade, where the specification involves construction erection and alteration of a PHA building and the total cost of the work exceeds $4,000. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. o'clock on Monday, October 2, 1995 at the Passyunk Homes Mgt./Day Care Bldg., 3111 S. 23rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19145. NOTE: The estimated combined total value of the four contracts is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. NOTE: Contract awards can only be made to pre-qualified contractors or offerors. Although not a condition of bidding, it is strongly advised that a pre-qualification package be obtained, completed, and returned to the Pre-Qualification Division prior to submission of a bid or proposal. Applications may be obtained from the Pre-Qualification Unit, 4325 Merrick Road, Telephone 215/684-5700. NOTE: Although this will not be a set-aside project, Small, Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Businesses are encouraged to bid. NOTE: A non-refundable fee of $100.00 will be charged for each package picked up at the Housing Authority and $150.00 for each package mailed. (272)

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