#8281 Dust Collection System Install

Pennsylvania College of Technology is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to remove and dispose of the existing dust collection system and furnish, install, test, commission, and provide operational training for a new reverse-pulse baghouse dust collection system at the Kenneth Carl Building Technologies Center (BTC). The basis of design is an Airex Model 180-10TR-6 baghouse dust collector equipped with an RXI-LS29 Class III blower, or an equivalent Airex system that meets or exceeds the specified requirements for performance, construction, capacity, safety, and functionality.

The work shall include disconnecting, removing, and disposing of the existing dust collector, ductwork, hoods, blast gates, fan, motor, associated controls, and related components designated for removal. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, connections, and services necessary to deliver a complete, fully operational dust collection system. The Contractor shall also provide training for designated College personnel on the proper operation, routine maintenance, safety procedures, and emergency shutdown of the newly installed system. Training shall be coordinated with the College and completed before final acceptance.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the project drawings and specifications, applicable codes and standards, and regulatory requirements. Any proposed equivalent Airex system shall be supported by the manufacturer's product data and technical documentation demonstrating compliance with or superiority to the specified requirements and shall be subject to the College's written approval before award.

**Submission:** Bids shall be submitted electronically through PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) no later than **2:30 p.m. on 18 November 2026**. Bidders shall complete and upload the Excel Bid Table provided in the PennBid Pricing Section. Non-PennBid Program bids will not be considered.

**Mandatory** site visit: Bidders must either attend the pre-bid conference or schedule and complete a separate site visit with Ben Thomas. Bids submitted by bidders who have not completed a site visit will be rejected as nonresponsive.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond of an approved Surety Company, certified check, or cashier's check in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the proposal. A *Non-Collusion Affidavit* is **required** with the bid.

A performance bond and a labor and material payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract sum, will be required from the successful Bidder. Certification of Insurance will be required as part of the contract award.

The Contractor shall commence work upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed on or around 17 May and shall achieve substantial completion no later than 13 August 2027.

Pennsylvania College of Technology reserves the right to waive informalities in the bidding process, reject any or all Bids, and award the Contract to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder or to the Bidder determined to be in the best interest of the College.