Sealed bids for Project No. 44236-C, for Construction Work,Replace Water Storage Tank and Repair Driveway, Highland ResidentialCenter, 629 North Chodikee Lake Road, Highland (Ulster County), NY,will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design &Construction Group (D&C), Contract Administration, 35th Fl., CorningTower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Officeof Children and Family Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February12, 2014, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid mustbe prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Biddersand must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bondin the amount of $36,000 for C.

All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successfulbidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will berequired to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bondin the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contractestimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C. The requirementfor Labor and Material and Performance Bonds may be waived on a bidunder $200,000 on a single trade project.

Pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, thissolicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communicationsbetween OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest noticeof intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of theProcurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller(“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unlessit is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptionsset forth in State Finance Law § 139-j(3)(a). Designated staffare Frank Peris and Carl Ruppert in the Bureau of Contract Awards,telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Directorof Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain informationwhen contacted during the restricted period and make a determinationof the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection forcontract award and in the event of two findings within a 4 year period,the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts.Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselveswith the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and willbe expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply onthe bid form. Further information about these requirements can befound within the project manual or at: http://ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/defaultAdvisoryCouncil.asp.

The completion date for this project is 300 days after the Agreementis approved by the Comptroller.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit thejob site to take field measurements and examine existing conditionsof the project area will be at 9:00 a.m. on February 3, 2014 at HighlandResidential Center, Office Trailer, 629 North Chodikee Lake Road,Highland, NY. Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site atthis time. Prospective bidders or their representatives attendingthe pre-bid site visit will not be admitted on facility grounds withoutproper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions and securityprovisions will apply and all vehicles will be subject to search.

For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phoneDonna Decker (845) 421-7917.

It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Servicesto encourage minority business enterprise participation in this projectby contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders areexpected to cooperate in implementing this policy.

The Office of General Services reserves the right to rejectany or all bids.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are availableon compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 depositper set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Contractorsand other interested parties can order CD’s on-line througha secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pleaseuse the following link at the OGS website for ordering and paymentinstructions: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/bu/dc/esb/acquirebid.asp.

For questions about purchase of bid documents, please send ane-mail to D&[email protected], or call toll free at 1-877-647-7526.

For additional information on this project, please use the linkbelow and then click on the project number: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

Sealed bids for Project No. 44383-C, for Construction Work,Replace Existing Roof & Provide Trench Drain System, DOT Region10, 2005 Express Drive North, Hauppauge (Suffolk County), NY, willbe received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design &Construction Group (D&C), Contract Administration, 35th Fl., CorningTower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Departmentof Transportation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014,when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be preparedand submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and mustbe accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in theamount of $25,000 for C.

Further, Wicks Exempt Projects require a completed BDC 59 befilled out and submitted (included in a separate, sealed envelope)in accordance with Document 002220, Supplemental Instructions to Bidders –Wicks Exempt. Failure to submit this form correctly will result ina disqualification of the bid.

All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successfulbidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will berequired to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bondin the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contractestimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C. The requirementfor Labor and Material and Performance Bonds may be waived on a bidunder $200,000 on a single trade project.

Pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, thissolicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communicationsbetween OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest noticeof intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of theProcurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller(“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unlessit is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptionsset forth in State Finance Law § 139-j(3)(a). Designated staffare Frank Peris and Carl Ruppert in the Bureau of Contract Awards,telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Directorof Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain informationwhen contacted during the restricted period and make a determinationof the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection forcontract award and in the event of two findings within a 4 year period,the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts.Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselveswith the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and willbe expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply onthe bid form. Further information about these requirements can befound within the project manual or at: http://ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/defaultAdvisoryCouncil.asp.

As a condition of award, within 48 hours of receipt of the proposedContract Agreement from the State, the low bidder shall return theContract Agreement to the State, properly executed, along with theBonds if required by said Agreement. Low bidders who cannot meetthese provisions may be subject to disqualification and forfeitureof the bid security.

The State intends to expedite award of this Contract and theContractor shall be prepared to proceed with the Work accordingly. Bidders are warned that time is of the essence of the Contract andcompletion of the Work must be within 180 days after the Agreementis approved by the Comptroller. Due to the tightness of the constructionschedule, bidders should consider the necessity for an increased workforce and shift operations.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit thejob site to take field measurements and examine existing conditionsof the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on January 30, 2014 at HauppaugeDOT Site, 2005 Express Drive North, Hauppauge, NY. Prospective biddersare urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective bidders ortheir representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will not beadmitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification. Note that parking restrictions and security provisions will applyand all vehicles will be subject to search.

For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phoneIda Colon (631) 951-0248 Ext. 102.

It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Servicesto encourage minority business enterprise participation in this projectby contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders areexpected to cooperate in implementing this policy.

The Office of General Services reserves the right to rejectany or all bids.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are availableon compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 depositper set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Contractorsand other interested parties can order CD’s on-line througha secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pleaseuse the following link for ordering and payment instructions: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/bu/dc/esb/acquirebid.asp.

For questions about purchase of bid documents, please send ane-mail to D&[email protected], or call toll free at 1-877-647-7526.

For additional information on this project, please use the linkbelow and then click on the project number: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

Sealed bids for Project Nos. 44770-C, 44770-H, 44770-P, 44770-E,comprising separate contracts for Construction Work, HVAC Work, PlumbingWork, and Electrical Work, Rehabilitate Bathrooms, Highland ResidentialCenter, 629 North Chodikee Lake Road, Highland (Ulster County), NY,will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design &Construction Group (D&C), Contract Administration, 35th Fl., CorningTower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Officeof Children and Family Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February12, 2014, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid mustbe prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Biddersand must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bondin the amount of $38,800 for C, $15,600 for H, $25,300 for P, and$16,500 for E.

All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successfulbidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will berequired to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bondin the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contractestimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C, between $100,000and $250,000 for H, between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for P, and between$100,000 and $250,000 for E. The requirement for Labor and Materialand Performance Bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a singletrade project.

Pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, thissolicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communicationsbetween OGS D&C and a bidder during the procurement process. A bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest noticeof intent to solicit offers through final award and approval of theProcurement Contract by OGS D&C and Office of the State Comptroller(“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unlessit is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptionsset forth in State Finance Law § 139-j(3)(a). Designated staffare Frank Peris and Carl Ruppert in the Bureau of Contract Awards,telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Directorof Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain informationwhen contacted during the restricted period and make a determinationof the responsibility of the bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection forcontract award and in the event of two findings within a 4 year period,the bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts.Bidders responding to this Advertisement must familiarize themselveswith the new Legislative and State Finance Law requirements and willbe expected to affirm that they understand and agree to comply onthe bid form. Further information about these requirements can befound within the project manual or at: http://ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/defaultAdvisoryCouncil.asp.

The completion date for this project is 545 days after the Agreementis approved by the Comptroller.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit thejob site to take field measurements and examine existing conditionsof the project area will be at 10:30 a.m. on February 3, 2014 at HighlandResidential Center, 629 North Chodikee Lake Road, Highland, NY. Prospectivebidders are urged to visit the site at this time. Prospective biddersor their representatives attending the pre-bid site visit will notbe admitted on facility grounds without proper photo identification.Note that parking restrictions and security provisions will applyand all vehicles will be subject to search.

For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phoneDonna Decker (845) 421-7917.

It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Servicesto encourage minority business enterprise participation in this projectby contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders areexpected to cooperate in implementing this policy.

The Office of General Services reserves the right to rejectany or all bids.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are availableon compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 depositper set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Contractorsand other interested parties can order CD’s on-line througha secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pleaseuse the following link at the OGS website for ordering and paymentinstructions: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/bu/dc/esb/acquirebid.asp.

For questions about purchase of bid documents, please send ane-mail to D&[email protected], or call toll free at 1-877-647-7526.

For additional information on this project, please use the linkbelow and then click on the project number: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.