HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania on Monday awarded four construction contracts totaling $79.73 million for a multiyear overhaul of The State Museum of Pennsylvania, advancing the largest comprehensive upgrade to the Harrisburg complex since it opened in 1964.
The museum closed to the public Sunday as the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission moved the project from planning into construction. The work will modernize public areas, building systems and collections storage.
The Department of General Services awarded the largest contract, valued at $43.25 million, to Lancaster-based Wohlsen Construction Co. for general construction. Midline Mechanical LLC of Ephrata received a $16.05 million HVAC contract…