04_7554-03 Notice to Bidders.docx

This is a Notice to Bidders issued by the State University of New York (SUNY) at Polytechnic Institute for Project No. 391031, Reconstruct Roof at Facilities Building, located in Utica, New York. The project involves reconstruction and replacement of the existing roofing system and designated HVAC systems, including associated demolition, materials, labor, equipment, and related construction work. Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on December 8, 2026, at Kunsela Hall, Room A227, where proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the main lobby of the Facilities Building. All work must be completed within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidding and Contract Documents are available for examination at the SUNY Poly Facilities Building, Room 104, or electronically at no charge by emailing bids@sunypoly.edu. The designated contact for the procurement is Joan Byard at 315-792-7416 or bids@sunypoly.edu.

Bidders must submit security equal to not less than five percent of the total bid amount. The project has established participation goals of 11% Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), 19% Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB). SUNY Poly encourages minority business enterprise participation through contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Bidders must comply with New York State Department of Labor Public Work Contractor Registration requirements and conform to applicable New York State requirements. Subcontracting is permitted provided the prime contractor remains responsible for contract performance. The State University of New York reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Communications between the University and potential bidders are restricted pursuant to State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k, with non-compliance potentially resulting in disqualification under the NYS Procurement Lobbying Act.