Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ: Demolition 2023 - 429 & 431 E Third Street

Issuing Agency

The Enterprise Center

Location

Pennsylvania

Published Date

Jun 27, 2025

Closing Date

Jul 15, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFQ: Demolition 2023 – 429 & 431 E Third Street

June 27, 2025

Project: Demolition 2023 – 429 & 431 E Third Street
Location: Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County, PA
Solicited by: Tonia Troup, Project Coordinator, SEDA-COG
?? 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
?? (570) 524-4491
?? www.seda-cog.org

Key Dates

• RFQ Publication Date: June 27, 2025

• Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025, by 2:00 PM (prevailing time)

• Bid Opening: Publicly opened at the SEDA-COG Board Room

• Submission Method: 3 hard copies, sealed and clearly marked
  “Engineering Services Quotation”

  • No faxed or emailed submissions accepted

Project Description

Demolition of a condemned, vacant structure at 429 & 431 E 3rd Street and full restoration of the lot per Borough specifications. Work includes:

• Property inspection and hazardous materials assessment

• Compliance with PA asbestos abatement and demolition regulations

• No redevelopment or reuse planned

• Funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Scope of Services

• Design Phase:

  • Full architectural and engineering plans

  • Demolition plans, permitting, specs, and cost estimates

  • Meeting attendance (4 design + 4 preconstruction)

• Bidding Phase:

  • Prepare complete bid documents and legal ads

  • Coordinate up to 10 bid package distributions

  • Manage contract award process (notices, agreements, closeout)

• Construction Supervision:

  • Minimum two (2) site visits + final inspection

  • Review shop drawings, submittals, and payment requests

  • Prepare and deliver “As Built” plans (1 hard copy + 1 digital)

All permit fees are to be paid by the Engineer and included in the quote.
Surveys, environmental, SHPO, or archaeological reviews are excluded.

Required Meetings

• Kick-off + 2 development sessions

• Final design presentation/approval

• Pre-bid and bid opening (optional)

• Preconstruction conference
  Additional meetings must be listed with costs on the estimate form.

Deliverables

• Standard Engineering Estimate Form

• Design schedule with key milestones

• List of subconsultants (if any)

• Opinion of probable construction costs at preliminary and final design phases

• Final plans/specs for Borough approval

Contract and Payment Terms

• Engineer to sign Professional Services Agreement with the Borough

• Lump sum contract includes all fees and reimbursables

• Monthly invoicing based on percent complete

• Payment contingent on DCED fund disbursement

Compliance & GoalsMBE/WBE Participation Goals

• MBE: 5%

• WBE: 3%

Section 3 Guidelines (24 CFR Part 75)

• Applies to federal projects over $200,000

• While Section 3 does not apply to professional services, participation and assistance in Section 3 compliance are encouraged.

Evaluation Criteria

Quotations will be evaluated based on:

1. Responsiveness to RFQ

2. Relevant experience and past performance

3. Quality of previous work

4. Resources and record of timely project delivery

5. Cost

6. Commitment to MBE/WBE participation

Required Attachments

• Completed Standard Engineering Estimate Form

• At least two (2) similar project references (last 3 years)

• MBE/WBE certification (if applicable)

• MBE/WBE Solicitation & Commitment Statement

• Professional Liability Insurance coverage limits

The Borough of Mount Carmel reserves the right to reject any or all quotations or waive irregularities.

Related Links

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors

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