Bid guide
How to bid on Centennial Hall Mechanical Upgrades for Commonwealth University
What Commonwealth University is buying
Commonwealth University is seeking professional design and engineering services for mechanical upgrades at Centennial Hall on its Bloomsburg Campus. This project involves developing a new shared chiller plant facility and comprehensive HVAC upgrades for Centennial Hall. The new HVAC equipment will be integrated into the existing building’s automation system.
The goal is to modernize critical building systems, improve energy efficiency, enhance operational reliability, and reduce long-term maintenance costs. The estimated construction cost for this project is $10 million. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in mechanical design and engineering for large-scale institutional projects.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Applications are due by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. All applications must be submitted through the Trimble Unity Construct bidding portal. Late submissions will not be accepted.
A Professional Selections Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This meeting can be joined online.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional design and engineering firms with expertise in HVAC systems, chiller plants, and building automation integration for large facilities. Firms should have experience with projects involving significant modernization and energy efficiency improvements.
Applicants must also be prepared to meet or demonstrate good-faith efforts toward Small Diverse Business (SDB) participation goals of 21% and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals of 3%. Firms should have an active Vendor/SAP Number or be prepared to register for one.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you need to create a user profile within Trimble Unity Construct. Project documents, including the application and project brief, can be viewed and downloaded from the project’s Trimble Unity Construct solicitation file.
Applications for this project will only be accepted through the Trimble Unity Construct bidding portal. A video tutorial is available on the Trimble Unity Construct site for first-time users, and technical support is available via email or phone. Note that professional selections projects must be viewed using a Windows PC, as mobile devices are not supported.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all project documents available on Trimble Unity Construct, especially the revised Design Professional Selections documents and any additional requirements for shortlisted firms. Ensure your proposal clearly addresses the university's goals for modernizing critical building systems, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing operational reliability.
Pay close attention to the Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation goals. Detail how your firm will meet these goals or document your good-faith efforts. Ensure your firm has a current, active Vendor/SAP Number before the application deadline. If you do not have one, register as soon as possible.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from PA State Sys of Higher Ed; the original posting controls.