Bid guide
How to bid on the York County Maintenance Facility design for PennDOT
What PennDOT is buying and why it matters
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking design and engineering services for a new maintenance facility in York County, Pennsylvania. This project involves creating a new 42,000-square-foot maintenance building and various supporting structures, including a sign shop, vehicle wash building, and salt storage. The estimated construction cost for this facility is $39.184 million.
This is a significant opportunity for design and engineering firms to contribute to a major state infrastructure project. The new facility aims to improve efficiency and safety for PennDOT's York County District operations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Applications for this project are due by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your application through the Trimble Unity Construct bidding portal before this deadline.
After the application deadline, 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 ideal for professional design and engineering firms with experience in large-scale facility projects, particularly those involving maintenance buildings and supporting infrastructure. Firms should be prepared to handle a project with an estimated construction cost of nearly $40 million.
Applicants must have a current, active Vendor/SAP number. Additionally, firms must meet or demonstrate a good-faith effort toward participation goals of 21% for Small Diverse Business (SDB) and 3% for Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE).
How to respond
To access the solicitation, click "View original source" on the Pennsylvania eMarketplace. This will open the solicitation directly without requiring a login. Review all details and download the project documents, including the Application and Project Brief, from the project's Trimble Unity Construct solicitation file.
All applicants must create a user profile within Trimble Unity Construct to view and download project documents. Applications for this project will only be accepted through the Trimble Unity Construct bidding portal. A video tutorial and technical support are available on the Trimble Unity Construct site for assistance. Note that professional selections projects must be viewed using a Windows PC, as mobile devices are not supported.
Tips for a competitive response
Thoroughly review all project documents available on Trimble Unity Construct, especially the revised Design Professional Selections documents and any additional requirements for shortlisted firms. Pay close attention to the scope of work for each supporting structure mentioned, beyond just the main maintenance building.
Address the Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation goals directly. Clearly outline how your firm will meet these goals or detail the good-faith efforts you have made. Ensure your firm has a current, active Vendor/SAP number before starting the application process. If you do not have one, register promptly. Finally, ensure your technical submission is clear, concise, and directly addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation, highlighting your firm's relevant experience with similar large-scale facility designs.
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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, York County; the original posting controls.