Bids for HVAC upgrade due April 21, 2026.

SECTION 001116.21   INVITATION TO BID  Notice is hereby given that Mechanicsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids online via the PennBid program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 12:00 p.m., prevailing time on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for the Elmwood Academy Lower-Level HVAC Upgrade.  The work includes but is not limited to all labor, materials, tools, oversight and permits required to install new mechanical equipment in order to provide temperature and climate control for the lower-level space.  All bidding documents will be available online at no cost via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid/bonfirehub.com) beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 19, 2026.  Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond with a corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, in accordance with the project specifications in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount.  A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder as detailed in the Instructions to Bidders.  Prevailing Wage Rates shall apply.    Immediately following the due date and time, all bids received through PennBid will be opened online at the Engineer's Office and referred to the Project Owner for final award.  An abstract of the bids received will be available to bidders on PennBid following the date and time that bids are due as indicated above.    A pre-bid meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, at the project site (100 East Elmwood Avenue Mechanicsburg, PA 17055).  All bidders are encouraged to attend.  Questions may be submitted through PennBid's "Messages/Vendor Discussions" on or before 3:00 p.m. on Friday April 10, 2026.  Responses will be provided via PennBid to all registered parties.    The Mechanicsburg Area School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or portions or to waive any informalities in bidding and to withhold award for a period of sixty days. On Behalf of Mechanicsburg Area School District Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. 2 Market Plaza Way, Suite 7 Mechanicsburg, PA  17055