Lincoln University Center For Black Culture

Agency:	State Government of Pennsylvania
State:	Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
Posted Date:	Jun 10, 2025
Due Date:	Jul 15, 2025
Solicitation No:	DGS C-1101-0058 Phase 1
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:

Procurement

Date Prepared:

06/10/25

Types:

RFA

Advertisement Type:

Service

Materials

Service & Materials

PW Construction

Agency Construction

Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:

DGS C-1101-0058 Phase 1

Solicitation/Project Title:

Lincoln University - Center for Black Culture

Description:

PROJECT NUMBER: DGS C-1101-0058 Phase 1
PROJECT TITLE: Lincoln University – Center for Black Culture
PROJECT LOCATION: 1501 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352

This Project is advertising for PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS for design and/or engineering services.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The scope of work is intended to establish the Center for Black Culture as a dedicated space that honors the legacy of the institution while serving the wider community. Anchored in two historic campus buildings-the Bond House and the Lincoln House-and a new connecting structure, the Center will preserve and highlight key aspects of Lincoln University's history, including Horace Bond's contributions, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil Rights Movement. It will also celebrate notable alumni and scholars, all within the context of the university's historic district. Designed as a hub for cultural programming, community engagement, and scholarly exchange, the Center will foster education, inclusivity, and dialogue, inspiring future generations through the celebration of Black history and culture.

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $20,000,000.00.

APPLICATION DUE DATE TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025, AT 4:30 P.M.

The Department of General Services Capital Programs and the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities identified this procurement as eligible for the setting of Small Diverse Business (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals. Applicants must agree to meet all SDB and VBE Participation Goals in full or demonstrate that they have made Good Faith Efforts to meet the Goals. Refer to the project Trimble Unity Construct (previously e-Builder) solicitation folder for instructions regarding Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation.
The Goals for SDB participation: 17%
The Goals for VBE participation: 3%

PROJECT DOCUMENTS, including the Application and Project Development Study (PDS), can be viewed in, and downloaded from the project’s Trimble Unity Construct solicitation file. All Applicants are required to create a user profile within Trimble Unity Construct to view/download Project Documents.
Trimble Unity Construct Professional Selections Link

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SHORTLISTED FIRMS: All Additional Requirements of shortlisted firms may vary from project to project and should be reviewed in the project’s Trimble Unity Construct solicitation documents on the “Additional Requirements Shortlisted Firms” document.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH A TRIMBLE UNITY CONSTRUCT (PREVIOUSLY E-BUILDER) BIDDING PORTAL. A video tutorial is available on the Trimble Unity Construct site for first time users to learn how to navigate the platform. Technical support is also available via email at support@e-builder.net or by phone at 1-888-288-5717. Due to technical limitations, Professional Selections projects must be viewed using a Windows PC. At this time, mobile devices are not supported.

All applicants must have a Current, Active Vendor/SAP Number. To register for a Vendor Number, click the following link:
Register

A list of potential planholders, recommended firms and Professional Selections results are available on the DGS Capital Programs Design webpage:
Professional Selections Results

The PROFESSIONAL SELECTIONS MEETING is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025 AT 10:00 AM.

The Professional Selections Meeting can be joined online at this link: Professional Selections Web Conference

Phone Conference ID: 464 364 517#
Toll-free: 1 267-332-8737

Department Information
Department/Agency:	PA State Sys of Higher Ed	Delivery Location:
County:	Chester	Duration:	0

Contact Information
First Name:	Heather	Last Name:	Price
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-346-0496	Email:	heprice@pa.gov

Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.
Solicitation Start Date:	06/10/25
Solicitation Due Date:	07/15/25	Solicitation Due Time:	4:30 PM
Solicitation Opening Date:	08/13/25	Solicitation Opening Time:	10:00 AM
Opening Location:	Virtual See Professional Selections Meeting Link Above
No. of Addendums:	0

Amended Date:	06/10/25

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