All contractors and subcontractors that perform construction,
plumbing, heating, ventilating and electrical work for the erection
or alteration of any public building when the entire cost of the work
exceeds $250,000. The requirements of this chapter shall not apply
to any contracts which do not require public bidding based on the
exemptions in Section 3102 of the Code.
A. All individuals and entities engaged in contracts covered by this
chapter shall be qualified, responsible contractors or subcontractors
that have sufficient capabilities in all respects to successfully
perform contracts on which they are engaged, including the necessary
experience, equipment, technical skills and qualifications and organizational,
financial and personnel resources. Individuals and entities bidding
on contracts specified in this chapter shall also be required to have
a satisfactory past performance record, including a positive safety
record and a satisfactory record of law compliance, integrity and
business ethics.
B. If after two attempts by the Township to award a contract to a responsible
bidder, as defined in this chapter, no bidder is determined to meet
the requirements of this chapter, the Township may waive the provisions
of this chapter when attempting to bid the project.
Should the West Whiteland Board of Supervisors determine that
emergency circumstances exist that render the requirements and procedures
set forth in this chapter unduly burdensome, then in that event the
Township may award a procurement contract without application of the
terms of this chapter.