3/18/09 N.Y. St. Reg. Advertisements for Bidders/Contractors

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3/18/09 N.Y. St. Reg. Advertisements for Bidders/Contractors
NEW YORK STATE REGISTER
VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 11
March 18, 2009
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDDERS/CONTRACTORS
 
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Office of General Services Procurement Services Group Corning Tower, 37th Fl. Empire State Plaza Albany, NY
The following advance bid opening dates have been scheduled by the Procurement Services Group. The following listing is for information purposes only. Interested companies are encouraged to register for online notification of OGS bid opportunities by contacting http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/ovr.
March 19—Liquefied petroleum (LP) gases—propane (requirement letter 165), 11:00 a.m.
Additional bid openings for the remainder of March will be scheduled necessarily following the date of this publication.
The right is reserved to make any additional change in dates and to schedule additional bid openings at any time without publication.
SEALED BIDS
REPLACE ROOFS Mid Orange Correctional Facility Warwick, Orange County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). M2833-C, Construction Work, Replace Roofs, Bldg. Nos. 55, 57 and 58, Mid Orange Correctional Facility, 900 Kings Hwy., Warwick, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Department of Correctional Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $24,300.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
As a condition of award, within 48 hours of receipt of the proposed contract agreement from the State, the low bidder shall return the contract agreement to the State, properly executed, along with the bonds if required by said agreement. Low bidders who cannot meet these provisions may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture of the bid security.
The State intends to expedite award of this contract and the contractor shall be prepared to proceed with the work accordingly. Bidders are warned that time is of the essence of the contract and completion of the work must be within 300 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller. Due to the tightness of the construction schedule, bidders should consider the necessity for an increased work force and shift operations.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 17, 2009. Meet at the OGS Field Office, Near the Powerhouse, Entry at the Loading Dock, 900 Kings Hwy., Warwick, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
Phone the office of Maureen Jasura, (845) 895-3170, a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
PROVIDE CCTV/AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEMS Shawangunk Correctional Facility Wallkill, Ulster County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 42139-C, 42139-H, 42139-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction, HVAC and Electrical Work, Provide CCTV/Audio Monitoring Systems, Special Housing Unit, Shawangunk Correctional Facility, 750 Prison Rd., Wallkill, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Department of Correctional Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $1,300 for C, $2,300 for H and $28,800 for E.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be under $25,000 for C, between $25,000 and $50,000 for H and between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for E. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
The completion date for this project is 350 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 20, 2009. Meet at the OGS D&C Region 3 Field Office Trailer, in the Parking Lot on the Right Side of the Entrance, 48 McKendrick Rd., Wallkill, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
Phone the office of Maureen Jasura, (845) 895-3170, a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
IMPROVE COLLECTION SYSTEMS Great Meadow Correctional Facility Comstock, Washington County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 42949-C, Construction Work, Wastewater Collection System Improvements, Great Meadow Correctional Facility, Rte. 22, Comstock, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Department of Correctional Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $80,700.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
The completion date for this project is 370 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2009 at the OGS Field Office, 52 Homer Ave., Comstock, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
Phone the office of Robert Bowman, (518) 639-4013, a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
REPLACE BOILERS Highland Residential Center Highland, Ulster County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43250-H, 43250-E, comprising separate contracts for HVAC and Electrical Work, Replace Boilers, Bldg. Nos. 36, 40, 41 and 42, Highland Residential Center, 629 N. Chodikee Lake Rd., Highland, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Office of Children and Family Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $19,900 for H and $2,900 for E.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000 for H and between $25,000 and $50,000 for E. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
The completion date for this project is 200 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2009. Meet at the OGS D&C Trailer at the Facility, Inside the Entrance on the Right Side, 629 N. Chodikee Lake Rd., Highland, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Maureen Jasura (845) 895-3170.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
PROVIDE LAUNDRY FACILITY Brookwood Secure Center Claverack, Columbia County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43370-H, 43370-P, 43370-E, comprising separate contracts for HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Work, Provide Laundry Facility, Brookwood Secure Center, 419 Spook Rock Rd., Claverack, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Office of Children and Family Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $1,600 for H, $3,100 for P and $6,700 for E.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be under $25,000 for H, between $25,000 and $50,000 for P and between $50,000 and $100,000 for E. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
The completion date for this project is 180 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 12, 2009. Meet at Brookwood Secure Center Main Entrance, 419 Spook Rock Rd., Claverack, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Sue Welch (518) 731-8290.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
PROVIDE BUILDINGS Troop B Headquarters Ray Brook, Essex County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43403-C, 43403-H, 43403-P, 43403-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction, HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Work, Provide Field Investigation Unit Bldg. and Storage Bldg., Troop B Headquarters, 1097 Rte. 86, Ray Brook, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the New York State Division of the State Police, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $88,600 for C, $28,000 for H, $20,000 for P and $35,400 for E.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 for C, between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for H, between $250,000 and $500,000 for P and between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for E. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
The completion date for this project is 500 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2009 at Troop B Headquarters, 1097 Rte. 86, Ray Brook, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Richard Larche (518) 492-2200.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
REPLACE COOLING TOWER Psychiatric Institute New York, New York County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43603-H, 43603-E, comprising separate contracts for HVAC and Electrical Work, Replace Cooling Tower, Bldg. No. 4, New York Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Dr., New York, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Office of Mental Health, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $44,700 for H and $7,600 for E.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for H and between $50,000 and $100,000 for E. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
As a condition of award, within 48 hours of receipt of the proposed contract agreement from the State, the low bidder shall return the contract agreement to the State, properly executed, along with the bonds if required by said agreement. Low bidders who cannot meet these provisions may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture of the bid security.
The State intends to expedite award of this contract and the contractor shall be prepared to proceed with the work accordingly. Bidders are warned that time is of the essence of the contract and completion of the work must be within 135 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller. Due to the tightness of the construction schedule, bidders should consider the necessity for an increased work force and shift operations.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2009. Meet at the Entrance to New York Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Dr., New York, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Kim Williams (845) 365-0730.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
REPLACE ROOF Harriman State Office Building Albany, Albany County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43662-C, Construction Work, Roof Replacement, Forensic Investigation Center, Harriman State Office Building Campus, Bldg. No. 30, Albany, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the New York State Division of State Police, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $43,000.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
The completion date for this project is 150 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller.
The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:30 a.m. on March 19, 2009. Meet in the Main Lobby of the Forensic Investigation Center, Harriman State Office Building Campus, Bldg. No. 30, Albany, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions, and security provisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.
For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Marty Pelcher (518) 485-8749.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
MODIFY FUEL TANK Various Facilities, Western Region, NY
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43682-C, Construction Work, Fuel Tank Modification and Environmental Remediation Program, Western Region, (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates Counties), Various Facilities, NY, will be received by the Office of General Services, Design and Construction Group, Division of Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the OGS Design and Construction, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond in the amount of $88,000.
All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100 percent of the amount of the contract estimated to be between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000. The requirement for labor and material and performance bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project.
The completion date for this project is 1095 days after the agreement is approved by the Comptroller.
Pursuant to State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law section 139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Frank Peris in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four year period, the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselves with the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and will be expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply on the bid form. Further information about these requirements can be found within the project manual or at http://www.ogs.state.ny.us and go to About OGS, Rules Regulations and Policy, Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying.
It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.
The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bidding and contract documents for this project are available on compact disc only, and may be obtained for $8 deposit per set, plus $2 per set shipping and handling fee, by calling the following toll free number (877) OGS-PLAN (647-7526) or by mail from the Plan Sales Unit, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (deposits less than $50 are nonrefundable). Make check payable to the Office of General Services and write Fed. ID # and phone # on check.
By James M. Davies, AIAActing Deputy CommissionerDesign and Construction
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