Chester Upland School District Athletic Field Upgrades - Phase 1

Project Description: Public notice is hereby given that the Chester Upland School District will receive sealed bids electronically through the PENNBID Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday,
December 3, 2026, for CUSD – Athletic Field Upgrades – Phase 1.
All specifications and bid documents are available through the PENNBID Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a new artificial turf field; expansion of the existing synthetic running track from six (6) lanes to eight (8) lanes, new home and visitor grandstands, parking lot and bus drop-off area upgrades, pedestrian right-of-way improvements, installation of new concrete curb, sidewalks, and decorative paving; upgraded perimeter fencing; stormwater management improvements, and associated site work, demolition, and restoration as indicated in the Contract Documents.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the Chester Upland School District Athletic Complex, 1100 W. 10th Street, Chester, PA 19013. All questions concerning the project shall be submitted through PennBid by the deadline posted on the project listing. Responses will be posted through PennBid. Bidders shall not contact the District Engineer or District staff directly regarding this solicitation.
Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond or equivalent security acceptable under the Contract Documents, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid price. Bid bonds will be returned to unsuccessful bidders upon execution of the contract. The successful bidder shall provide a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount within ten (10) calendar days after
receipt of written notice of acceptance of the bid.
There will be no physical public bid opening. Bid results will be made available through the PENNBID Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).
The successful bidder shall pay PennBid a fee equal to one-third of one percent (⅓%) of the contract award value, subject to a minimum fee of $150.00 and a maximum fee of $6,000.00, plus applicable tax.
This project is subject to applicable Pennsylvania laws and requirements, including, where applicable:
 Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act;
 Public Works Contractors’ Bond Law;
 Steel Products Procurement Act;
 Public Works Employment Verification Act;
 Pennsylvania Human Relations Act;
 Separations Act and Section 751 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code; and
 Applicable Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
Bidders shall comply with all requirements identified in the bidding and Contract Documents. No bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the bid-opening date, except as otherwise permitted by law.
The Contract Documents contain the pertinent regulations and requirements. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. The Chester Upland School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities or irregularities in bids, and award contracts in the best interests of the School District, subject to applicable law.
Nafis Nichols, Receiver
Chester Upland School District