Contract Bids Program

Doing Business with Penn
If you are a new vendor interesting in doing business with the University please follow this link to University Purchasing Services.

Contractor Prequalification Process
Follow this link for instructions and an application to become prequalified. All bidders for Facilities Services are required to be prequalified.

Mechanical and Electrical Standard Design Guides
The Standard Design Guides have been prepared to guide the A/E team with the basis of the University's standard MEP design requirements, procedures, preferred systems, materials, utility operating characteristics, and energy available on campus. It is the A/E contractual requirement to follow the University of Pennsylvania Mechanical and Electrical Standard Design Guides.

General Contractor Information

The University of Pennsylvania Division of Facilities Services—in its effort to increase and maximize its contractor base—invites all contractors, vendors and professional service firms to participate in its Contract Bids Program.

For general information regarding the following contracting opportunities, contact:

• Architectural Services
• Design and Engineering Services

Mark Kocent, AIA
Principal Planner
Office of the University Architect
Facilities & Real Estate Services
3101 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: 215-898-5794
Fax: 215-898-2040
Email: mkocent@upenn.edu

For general information regarding the following contracting opportunities, contact:

• General Construction
• Construction Management
• Renovation
• Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical
• Fire Safety
• Abatement Services
• Testing Services
• Miscellaneous Repair and Maintenance

Michael Dausch, PE
Executive Director: Design & Construction
Facilities & Real Estate Services
3101 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: 215-898-2414
Fax: 215-898-2040
Email: mdausch@upenn.edu