SCI Mercer - Medium Voltage Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections is seeking qualified electrical contractors to perform medium‑voltage upgrades at the SCI Mercer facility in Mercer, PA. The project is scoped as a $7‑8 million electrical construction effort, with a 730‑day contract period and specific Small Diverse Business (SDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. Bidders must attend a pre‑proposal conference, register on the state supplier portal, and submit proposals by December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Liquidated damages of $4,000 per day apply for late performance, and no bid guaranty is required. • Scope: Medium‑voltage electrical upgrades (approximately .4 Electrical) for a state correctional institution. • Estimated contract value: $7‑8 million. • Duration: 730 calendar days from the initial job conference. • Mandatory compliance: SDB (18 %) and VBE (3 %) participation goals; Capital Programs Employment Verification Act; Worker Protection and Investment certification. • Submission: Electronic via e‑Builder and/or mailed to the Department of General Services, Arsenal Building, Harrisburg, PA. • Key dates: Pre‑proposal conference 11/04/2026 (10:00 AM); Proposal deadline 12/01/2026 (2:00 PM). • Contact: Rodney Wolfe ([email protected], (814) 536‑1651).