Chester Park Bandshell Improvements Project

Project Description: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received, publicly opened and considered by
CHESTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CEDA) on April 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST
(Unit of Government or Agency) (Date & Time - EDST or EST)
at ONLINE VIA PENNBID For Chester Park Bandshell Improvements Project
Onsite at 1 4th Street, Chester, PA 19013
(Address of Unit) (Briefly describe nature)
The Scope of Work includes the renovations to the existing Bandshell in Chester Park. In general, the scope will include the complete renovation of the bandshell and exterior site improvements. This project is a Multi-Prime Contract and includes General Construction Work, Mechanical Construction Work and Electrical Work.
(Scope and major elements of work)
Plans, specifications, information for bidders and forms for proposals may be obtained or examined Online via PENNBID.
Bids will be revealed via the PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) and opened via PennBid in CEDA’s office.
The Successful Bidder Who Is Awarded The Contract, Will Be Required To Pay “PennBid” A Fee Of 0.0033% (⅓ of 1 percent) up to $5,000 Of The Contract Award Value.
All interested parties must submit questions via PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/login) by the posted deadline. Bidders are not permitted to contact the Engineer or CEDA/City staff directly.
There will be a non-mandatory walk-through on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Interested proposers will meet onsite at Chester Park, 298 E. Elkington Boulevard, Chester, PA 19013. Bidders may register for the meeting on the PENNBID Program.
Bidders are required to submit a surety in the form of a bond or equivalent meeting 10% of the overall bid price in compliance with the contract documents. Bid bonds will be returned to the non-awarded bidders upon the execution of the contract. The successful Bidder shall also be required to provide a Performance Bond in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of written notice of acceptance of the Bid.
The Bidder's attention is called to the fact that this project is assisted with federal funds, and various federal requirements apply as noted in the bid documents, including but not limited to equal opportunity provisions and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Davis-Bacon Provisions are applicable for all contracts over $2,000 in HUD funds. The Section 3 Final rule threshold requirements apply for contracts over $200,000 in HUD Funds. Additionally, BABA project requirements, which establish guidelines for using American-made materials, apply to projects with a total project cost that is over $350,000.
Award of Contract will be to the lowest responsible bidder, but the Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Lisa Gaffney, Executive Director
Chester Economic Development Authority
Advertised in the Delaware County Daily Times:
Saturday, March 7, 2026 and Wednesday, March 11, 2026