MAY 16, 2012:  CASD Legal Notice -- BID ADVERTISEMENT

On FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012, the Clearfield Area School District will open sealed proposals marked "Bid on Additions & Alterations to the Clearfield Area High School, 2831 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 910 , Clearfield, PA 16830 ", received up to 1:30 P.M., local time of that day for the furnishing of all labor and materials required for the performance of said work.  Bids will be received at the District Administration Offices, 438 River Road, P.O. Box 710, Clearfield, PA 16830, to the attention of Mr. Sam Maney , Business Administrator.

It is the intent of the Owner to enter into separate contracts as follows:
Contract No. 1 General Construction.
Contract No. 2 Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Construction.
Contract No. 3 Plumbing Construction.
Contract No. 4 Electrical Construction.
Contract No. 5 Food Service Equipment.
Contract No. 6 Pool Equipment.
Contract No. 7 Asbestos Removal.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held in rear of Auditorium, on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 1:30 P.M., for all Contracts. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the scope of the proposed project and clarify any items in the Contract Documents.

All bids for Contracts No. 1 through No. 6 s hall conform with the Contract Documents prepared by the Office of HHSDR Architects/Engineers, 40 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA, 16146 (724) 981-8820, and 201 Century Building, 130 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 (412) 281-2280.  Contract Documents are on file at the Offices of HHSDR; McGraw Hill Dodge and Pittsburgh Builders Exchange (PBX), Pittsburgh, PA; Construction Bulletin, Youngstown, OH; Mid Atlantic BX, Harrisburg, PA; and Altoona Builders Exchange, Altoona, PA.  All interested parties may obtain same from HHSDR at the above Sharon office, upon the deposit of $300.00 per set for Contract No.s 1 through 4, and $150.00 per set for Contract No.s 5 and 6.  Said deposit will be returned provided Contract Documents are returned within ten days of bidding date, in good condition and a bona fide bid is received by the Clearfield Area School District, otherwise deposit will be forfeited.

All bids for Contract No. 7 shall conform with the Contract Documents prepared by the Office of Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Erie Testing Laboratory Division, 1962 Wager Road, Erie, PA 16509 (Bundy Industrial Park - I-90 & Route 8) (814) 825-8533.  Contractors desiring to bid the Asbestos Removal Contract may obtain same from Microbac Laboratories, Inc., for a $100.00 non-refundable fee .

Proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Security Bond or Check, payable to the Clearfield Area School District, in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal for Contract No.s 1 through No. 6 and ten percent (10%)of the proposal for Contract No. 7 ; Bid Security shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders for Contract No.s 1 through No. 6 and Proposal Invitation for Contract No. 7, as included in their respective Project Manuals.

Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates apply to this Project.

The Clearfield Area School District reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all bids, whichever is most advantageous to the Clearfield Area School District.

The Clearfield Area School District

Mr. Sam Maney , Business Administrator

MARCH 2012:  The Board is currently completing Plancon Part E Design Development for Option 9 for the Clearfield High School and District Administrative Office Project.

MARCH 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM:  Facility Study Public Informational Session
To be held at Clearfield Middle School Auditorium
Dear CASD Parents,  As you are probably aware, the Clearfield Area School District has undergone a facility study to determine the short-term and long-term facility needs of the District.  This study has been ongoing for some time and was necessary due to declining student enrollment and aging facilities.  The Architect/Engineer Firm HHSDR of Sharon, PA performed the study and has presented the Board of School Directors with six options to consider.  Please understand that the Board of School Directors has not made a decision and is seeking your commentary to assist them to make the best decision.  So that the public is openly informed and involved in the facility study process, you are invited to attend an informational session at which time details of the facility study will be explained and public input will be welcome.  The session is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2011 beginning at 6:00 PM in the Middle School auditorium.   A representative from HHSDR will be present to help answer all questions.  A copy of the facility study is available for public review in all School District offices, the Shaw Public Library, the Clearfield Area Agency on Aging as well as on the School District website www.clearfield.org .  In the very near future, the Board of School Directors will be making decisions to address the educational needs of the District in the most economic and efficient manner possible.  It is important that the community understands and supports these decisions in the best educational interest of all students who attend the Clearfield Area Schools.  Please join us on March 7.  If you have any questions or comments regarding the facility study, please feel free to contact me at 765-5511 Ext. 1012 or email totto@clearfield.org.  Thank you for your interest and support!
Dr. Thomas Otto, D.Ed., Superintendent
CLEARFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAY 19, 2010:  Facilities Study Committee - Building Visits

MAY 18, 2010:  Facilities Study Committee - Building Visits

MAY 13, 2010:  Facilities Study Committee - Building Visits

JANUARY 20, 2010:  Deadline for all individuals interested in serving on CASD Feasibility Study Committee to submit letters of interest.

JANUARY 12, 2010:  At a school board meeting at Clearfield Area Middle School, HHSDR Architects/Engineers presents an overview of their second District-wide facilities study, results included in their Bradford Township Elementary School and High School Discussion report .
(Click here  to view Bradford Township Elementary School and High School Discussion overview.)

JANUARY 7, 2010:  CASD Board of Directors authorizes creation of a CASD Feasibility Study Committee to be comprised of parents, area business representatives, other community leaders, Board members, District administrators, faculty and staff.  All individuals interested in serving on this CASD Feasibility Study Committee are required to submit letters of interest to Dr. Richard C. Makin, Superintendent, by January 20, 2010.

FALL 2009:  CASD Board of Directors authorizes HHSDR Architects and Engineers to conduct a second District-wide facilities study.