Opportunity
Penn Bid Bonfire #FY-25-26-14
Subsidence Remediation Services for Schmidt Training & Technology Center
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
May 25, 2026
Identifier
FY-25-26-14
NAICS
237990, 238910, 562910
Reading Area Community College (RACC) in Berks County, Pennsylvania is seeking qualified contractors for subsidence remediation at the Schmidt Training & Technology Center. - Scope of Work: - Compaction grouting at approximately 107 locations (average depth 30 feet) to stabilize building foundations affected by subsurface voids and sinkhole activity - Structural masonry repairs including: - Installation of stainless steel helical stitching ties - Repointing of mortar joints - Application of non-shrink repair materials - Utility coordination, including: - Locating, protecting, and potentially rerouting utilities - Pre- and post-construction video inspection of water-bearing utilities - Temporary protection and restoration of building finishes and disturbed areas - Full-time oversight by a qualified geotechnical engineer during grouting operations - Contractor Requirements: - Minimum five years of experience in similar subsidence remediation projects - Submission of a detailed work plan prior to mobilization - Compliance with all applicable codes and standards - Coordination to minimize disruption to ongoing operations - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are mentioned; the solicitation is open to qualified contractors with relevant experience.
Description
Reading Area Community College (RACC) is soliciting bids for subsidence remediation at the Schmidt Training & Technology Center. The project involves stabilizing building foundations affected by subsurface voids and sinkhole activity through compaction grouting, structural masonry repairs, and associated site work. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, perform grouting at approximately 107 locations, and conduct structural repairs including helical stitching ties and mortar repointing. Utility coordination, protection of building finishes, and restoration of disturbed areas are required, with oversight by a qualified geotechnical engineer. The contractor must have at least five years of relevant experience and submit a detailed work plan prior to mobilization.