ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSSealed proposals will be received by Studio KLP Architects, PC, 82. S Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 until 1:00 P.M. (local time) on Wednesday April15th, 2026. The sealed proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at a meeting at Studio KLP Architects, PC, 82. S Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 scheduled for 1:15 P.M. on Wednesday April 15th, 2026. A pre-bid conference will be held on site Wednesday April 8th at 1:30 at the existing building located at 75 South Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. All interested contractors are encouraged to attend.
The project description is as follows:
The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA is excited to announce the upcoming 2nd floor renovations of our existing facility. The project area is primarily inside of the existing building 2nd floor (approx. 3,000 SF) and in existing 2 stair towers. Work included in the project will be limited selective demolition as it relates to the new construction scope of work, completion of the fit-out of the 2nd floor space that includes new walls, doors, flooring, ceilings, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection. This project aims to enhance the available space and functionality of the YMCA's amenities for all members and the Public.
This project will be financed in part by a Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acting through the Department of Community and Economic Development, under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. A copy of the grant agreement is included as Attachment A in the bid package and is considered as part of the bid documents.
Contract Documents, including specifications, may be obtained on Wednesday April 1st, 2026 by contacting the Architect, Studio KLP Architects P.C., at 570-822-0991 x113. Contact persons are Steven Bower (stevenb@studioKLParchitects.com). After providing company information (company name, address, phone number, contact person, email), a weblink will be emailed to download the bid document electronic pdf files via a shared folder. Hard copies also can be provided at contractor cost at Gold Star Printing, 37 N Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, (570) 270-5566 upon the receipt of the contractor information by the Architect. All addenda will also be available for download through the same website/ shared folder. It is the responsibility of the General Contractor and the sub-contractors to check and incorporate any addenda into the bid. If all the addenda are not included in the submitted bid, the bid will be rejected.
The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familiar status in employment or the provision of services. The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Sealed proposals must be submitted on the forms furnished by the Architect. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond for the amount of 10 percent of the total bid, made payable to the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA. Bonds are to be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder as detailed in the Instructions to Bidders. Prevailing Wage Rates shall apply.
The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions or to waive any informalities in the bidding and to withhold award for a period of sixty days.
BY: Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA