7/29/09 N.Y. St. Reg. Advertisements for Bidders/Contractors

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7/29/09 N.Y. St. Reg. Advertisements for Bidders/Contractors
NEW YORK STATE REGISTER
VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 30
July 29, 2009
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDDERS/CONTRACTORS
 
SEALED BIDS
PROVIDE NEW WATER SERVICE Elmira Correctional Facility Elmira, Chemung County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). M2850-C, Construction Work, Provide New Water Service to Bldg. No. 38, Elmira Correctional Facility, 1879 Davis St., Elmira, 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, July 29, 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 $4,800.
The value of the contract is estimated to be between $50,000 and $100,000.
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 120 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 July 21, 2009. Meet at the OGS Field Office Trailer, Elmira Correctional Facility, 1879 Davis St., Elmira, 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 Valent Lata, (607) 734-0592 ext. 121 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 EYEWASH/DELUGE SHOWER STATION State Armory, Staten Island, Richmond County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). Q1367-P, Plumbing Work, Provide Eyewash/Deluge Shower Station, CSMS#2 and Annex, State Armory, 321 Manor Rd., Staten Island, 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 Division of Military and Naval Affairs, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 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 $7,400.
The value of the contract is estimated to be between $50,000 and $100,000.
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 120 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 July 23, 2009. Meet at the Entrance to the State Armory, 321 Manor Rd., Staten Island, 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 Kim Williams, (845) 365-0730, a minimum of 24 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 ROOF State Armory, Jamestown, Chautauqua County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). Q1373-C, Construction Work, Replace Roof, FMS#2, State Armory, 34 Porter Ave. and Front St., Jamestown, 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 Division of Military and Naval Affairs, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 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 $16,500.
The value of the contract is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000.
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 90 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 1:30 p.m. on July 17, 2009 at Jamestown Armory, 34 Porter Ave. and Front St., Jamestown, 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 Kim Himes, (716) 532-5151, a minimum of 24 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 ROOFS Collins Correctional Facility Collins, Erie County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 42853-C, Construction Work, Replace Roofs, Bldg. Nos. 60, 62, 63, 64, 96, 97 and Connecting Corridors, Collins Correctional Facility, Middle Rd., Collins, 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, July 29, 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 $61,300.
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 $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 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 July 16, 2009 OGS Gowanda Field Office, 14312 Taylor Hollow Rd., Gowanda, 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 Kim Himes, (716) 532-5151, 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
REHABILITATE ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK Watertown Correctional Facility Watertown, Jefferson County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43147-C, 43147-P, 43147-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction, Plumbing and Electrical Work, Rehabilitate Elevated Water Storage Tank, Watertown Correctional Facility, 23147 Swan Rd., Watertown, 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, July 29, 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 $26,800 for C, $17,900 for P and $8,500 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C, between $100,000 and $250,000 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 365 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 July 16, 2009 at Watertown Correctional Facility, 23147 Swan Rd., Watertown, 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 Tonya Ward, (315) 785-6447, 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
REHABILITATE SANITARY SEWERS Wallkill Correctional Facility Wallkill, Ulster County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43314-C, Construction Work, Rehabilitate Sanitary Sewers, Wallkill Correctional Facility, Rte. 208, 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, Aug. 5, 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 $22,500.
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.
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 July 23, 2009. Meet at the Region 3 Field Office Trailer, 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
PROVIDE HEATING BOILERS Creedmore Psychiatric Center Queens Village, Queens County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43369-H, HVAC Work, Provide Heating Boilers, South Campus, Bldg. Nos. 18, 61, 73 and 75, Creedmore Psychiatric Center, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village, 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, July 29, 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 $67,100.
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.
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 240 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 July 16, 2009, meet at the OGS D&C Field Office, Bldg. No. 77, Second Fl., Queens Village, 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 Maria Cappai (631) 951-0248.
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 Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility Lyon Mountain, Clinton County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43505-C, 43505-H, 43505-P, 43505-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction, HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Work, Provide Laundry Facility, Bldg. No. 1, Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, 3864 NY Rte. 374, Lyon Mountain, 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, Aug. 5, 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 $13,900 for C, $6,900 for H, $4,200 for P and $2,700 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 between $250,000 and $500,000 for C, between $50,000 and $100,000 for H, between $25,000 and $50,000 for P 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 210 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 1:00 p.m. on July 24, 2009 at Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, Administration Bldg., 3864 NY Rte. 374, Lyon Mountain, 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 Allan Corron, (518) 492-2200, 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 VEHICLE FUME EXHAUST SYSTEM Department of Transportation Region 10 Garden City, Nassau County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43749-H, HVAC Work, Provide Vehicle Fume Exhaust System, Maintenance Headquarters, DOT Region 10, 925 Stewart Ave., Garden City, 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 Transporation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 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 $8,100.
The value of the contract is estimated to be between $50,000 and $100,000.
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 112 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 July 23, 2009, meet at the entrance to the Maintenance Headquarters, DOT Region 10, Nassau County, 925 Stewart Ave., Garden City, 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 Maria Cappai (631) 951-0248.
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 Annsville Residential Center Taberg, Oneida County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43770-C, Construction Work, Replace Roof, Garage Bldg. No. 2, Annsville Residential Center, 10011 Taberg-Florence Rd., Taberg, 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, July 29, 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 $6,400.
The value of the contract is estimated to be between $50,000 and $100,000.
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 120 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 July 16, 2009, meet at the main entrance to Annsville Residential Center, 10011 Taberg-Florence Rd., Taberg, 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 Joe Trinka (315) 339-6820 ext. 232.
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 DOMESTIC HOT WATER TANKS Wende Correctional Facility Alden, Erie County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43783-H, HVAC Work, Replace Domestic Hot Water Tanks, Bldg. No. 22, Power Plant, Wende Correctional Facility, 3622 Wende Rd., Alden, 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, July 29, 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 $23,900.
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. 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 270 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 9:00 a.m. on July 16, 2009 at the Wende OGS field office, 2956 Wende Rd., Alden, 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 Dusty Bramson, (716) 937-4200, 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 MODIFIED BUILT-UP ROOF SYSTEM State University Agricultural/Tech College Cobleskill, Schoharie County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43859-C, Construction Work, Provide Modified Built-Up Roof System, Bldg. No. 14A, State University Agricultural/Tech College, Rte. 7, Cobleskill, 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 SUNY Technology College at Cobleskill, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 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 $20,200.
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. 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 210 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 1:00 p.m. on July 23, 2009 in Rm. 120, Bouck Hall, State University Agricultural/Tech College, Rte. 7, Cobleskill, 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 Mike Montaro (518) 255-5228.
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 ROOFS AND WALL PANELS Department of Transportion Region 8 Middletown, Orange County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43912-C, Construction Work, Replace Roofs and Wall Panels, DOT Region 8, 3233 Rte. 6, Middletown, 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 Transportation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 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 $23,500.
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. 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 241 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 July 30, 2009, meet at the entrance to DOT Region 8, Orange County, 3233 Rte. 6, Middletown, 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 EPDM ROOFING SYSTEM Department of Transportation Region 2 Herkimer, Herkimer County
SEALED bids for Project No(s). 43926-C, Construction Work, Provide EPDM Roofing System, Roofs B, C, D & E, Bldg. No. 1, Maintenance Headquarters, DOT Region 2, 131 Fifth Ave., Herkimer, 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 Transporation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 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 $17,000.
The value of the contract is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000.
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 210 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 9:00 a.m. on July 30, 2009 at the Herkimer DOT, Region 2, 131 Fifth Ave., Herkimer, 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 Cristin Kelley (315) 736-5770.
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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