# Pennsylvania eMarketplace #DGS C-0948-0103 Phase 1 (Low Bid)

Pennsylvania Rachel Carson Office Building HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Renovations

**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** DGS C-0948-0103 Phase 1 (Low Bid)
**NAICS:** 238220, 238210

Pennsylvania is seeking construction bids for three building-system renovations at the Rachel Carson Office Building in Harrisburg.
- **Buyer:** Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services; project location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County.
- **Work requested:**
  - HVAC construction: estimated value of $12–13 million; Small Diverse Business (SDB) goal of 9% and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) goal of 3%; liquidated damages of $5,000 per day.
  - Plumbing construction: estimated value of $2–3 million; SDB goal of 6% and VBE goal of 3%; liquidated damages of $1,500 per day.
  - Electrical construction: estimated value of $7–8 million; SDB goal of 19% and VBE goal of 3%; liquidated damages of $4,000 per day.
- **Named company/platform:** e-Builder is identified as the electronic bid-submission platform; no construction vendors or product manufacturers are named.
- **Notable requirements:** Bidders must meet the applicable SDB and VBE participation goals or demonstrate good-faith efforts. No bid guaranty is required. Required certifications address employment verification and compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workforce-safety laws.
- **Performance period:** 945 calendar days from the Initial Job Conference.

### Description

The solicitation seeks HVAC, plumbing, and electrical construction for renovations to the Rachel Carson Office Building. It is divided into three prime contracts: HVAC construction estimated at $12 million–$13 million, plumbing construction estimated at $2 million–$3 million, and electrical construction estimated at $7 million–$8 million. The work is scheduled for 945 calendar days from the Initial Job Conference, and bids must be submitted electronically through e-Builder by December 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation goals apply to the prime contracts.

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