Terra Hall - GC3 - Interior and Roof

Temple University (“Temple”) is seeking qualified contractors to bid on work for General Construction Package No. 3 for Temple’s Terra Hall Repairs and Renovations project (“Project”) to be constructed at Temple’s Center City Campus (“TUCC”), Philadelphia, PA.
This Project involves the renovation of a 274,000-square-foot academic building to address critical infrastructure needs and implement upgrades in preparation for the relocation of a major campus unit. The effort also includes evaluating opportunities for additional functional uses within the facility.
This package, P3 - General Construction Package No. 3, includes interior renovations, structural repairs, and roof replacement. Interior renovation work consists of modifications and improvements to existing interior spaces, including selective demolition of non-load-bearing partitions, finishes, and fixtures as required to accommodate the new layout. New construction will include installation of interior partition framing, gypsum wallboard assemblies, doors, frames, and associated hardware, as well as new interior finishes including flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, and trim as specified. Structural repair work includes the removal and replacement of deteriorated or compromised structural steel members located in the subgrade areas of the building, including exposing existing structural steel and performing selective demolition of affected components. Replacement steel members will be fabricated and installed in accordance with the structural drawings and specifications, including required welding, bolting, and connection details, and all new steel will receive appropriate corrosion protection coatings suitable for subgrade conditions. The successful contractor shall provide all necessary temporary shoring and structural support required to maintain stability during demolition and installation operations. Roof work includes the complete removal of the existing roofing system down to the structural roof deck, including removal and disposal of existing roofing membranes, insulation, flashing, and related components. Existing roof decking will be removed and replaced with new decking in accordance with structural specifications, and a new roofing assembly will be installed consisting of insulation, vapor barrier, roofing membrane, flashing, and edge metal to ensure proper drainage, weatherproofing, and compliance with applicable building codes and manufacturer requirements. Temporary protection shall be provided as necessary to maintain weather-tight conditions throughout the duration of the work. The bidder, if any, awarded this P-3 General Construction Package No. 3, shall serve as, and have the duties of, the General Prime Contractor (as defined in Construction Agreement (Multi-Prime) that will be issued with this P3 General Construction Package No. 3 (“Agreement”)) until such time as Owner notifies the P-3 General Prime Contractor in writing that another Prime Contractor (as defined in the Agreement) has been assigned the duties of General Prime Contractor.
This Project will be subject to a Delegation Agreement between Temple, the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, and the Governor’s Office of the Budget. This Project will be a multi-prime project delivered pursuant to a multi-prime contract delivery structure. The Prime Contractors will include, at a minimum: Elevator Modernization and Upgrades; Façade Repairs; General Construction, Mechanical-HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing and Fire Protection, and each other contractor engaged directly by Temple to perform construction or supply machinery, materials, equipment or labor for construction of the Project and which are identified by Temple as being a Prime Contractor for the Project (as defined in the Agreement). The Mechanical-HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing and Fire Protection Construction Packages are currently expected to be issued on or around the same date of this package.
P3 - General Construction Package No. 3, Interior Renovation, Structural Repairs and Roof Replacement Scope
The Scope of Work for the P3 - General Construction Package No. 3, shall include all necessary services, work, labor, material, supervision, tools, supplies, equipment, insurance, and applicable taxes necessary to complete the P3 - General Construction Package No. 3, as shown in the Contract Documents for the above referenced Project. The Scope of Work for the P3 - General Construction Package No. 3, is further specified in the Agreement, including, without limitation, the Scope of Work (including all Schedules thereto), the Plans and Specifications, and other documents that will be uploaded to TUebid as part of the solicitation.
Release of P3 - General Construction Package No. 3, Interior Renovation, Structural Repairs and Roof Replacement Package
The P3 - General Construction Package No. 3, Renovation Structural and Roof Package, is tentatively scheduled to be released for bid on or around April 17, 2026, with bids to be due on May 12, 2025.
All bidding information is released and processed through TUebid, Temple’s on-line solicitation management system.
To be invited to participate in the bidding process through TUebid, interested parties must contact Naomi Greenberg, via e-mail at projects@temple.edu for written instructions. Insert the wording “P3 - General Construction Package No. 3 - Vendor Registration” in the subject line.
If you are already registered as a Temple vendor and in the TUebid system, you must indicate your interest in this Project by contacting Naomi Greenberg via e-mail at projects@temple.edu. Insert the wording “P3 - General Construction Package No. 3 - Pre-Registered Vendor” in the subject line.
Registration in TUebid System; Legal Existence of Offeror. No bid will be accepted from a bidder that is not registered in the TUebid system. Under no circumstances will a bid be accepted from or on behalf of an entity, such as a partnership or joint venture, that is not in existence on the date the bid is submitted, or the existence of which is contingent on a future event, such as the award of a contract pursuant to this solicitation.