47690CHE FULL AD.docx

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for Project Nos. 47690-C, 47690-H and 47690-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction Work, HVAC Work, and Electrical Work, Replace Chiller System, Knight Hall & Dorms, New York State School for the Blind, 2A Richmond Avenue, Batavia (Genesee County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the State Education Department , until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 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 bid security (i.e. certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $79,500 for C, $48,900 for H, and $28,400 for E).

All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond pursuant to Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 for C, between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for H, between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for E.

Pursuant to State Finance Law §§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 posting on the OGS website, in a newspaper of general circulation, or in the Contract Reporter, of written notice, advertisement or solicitation of offers, through final award and approval of the contract by OGS D&C and the 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 §139-j(3)(a). Designated staff are Megan Whaley, Catherine Skaczkowski, Jessica Hoffman, and Pierre Alric in the Division of Contract Management, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862. For inquires related specifically to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) provisions of this procurement, the designated contact is Tryphina Ramsey, telephone (518) 486-9284 or email OGS.sm.MWBE@ogs.ny.gov. OGS D&C employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and to 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 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: https://ogs.ny.gov/ACPL/ Pursuant to Public Buildings Law § 8(6), effective January 11, 2020, for any projects where the project design commenced on or after January 1, 2020 and for any contracts over $5,000 for the work of construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State building, a responsible and reliable NYS-certified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise that submits a bid within ten percent of the lowest bid will be deemed the apparent low bidder provided that the bid is $1,737,918 or less, adjusted annually for inflation as of March 1, 2026. If more than one responsible and reliable MWBE firm meets these requirements, the MWBE firm with the lowest bid will be deemed the apparent low bidder.

___Project commenced design before January 1, 2020. Not subject to provision.

XX Project commenced design on or after January 1, 2020. Subject to provision.

The substantial completion date for this project is 367 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 9:30 a.m. on November 24, 2026 at Batavia School For The Blind Maintenance Building, 229 State Street Batavia NY. Prospective bidders are urged, but not mandated, 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. Refer to Document 002218 for any additional requirements for attendance at the pre-bid site visit.

Phone the office of Lori Pautler, (585-591-0356) a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit. Only contractors that schedule a visit at least 48 hours in advance will be allowed to participate in the pre-bid site visit.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, OGS is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State-certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of OGS contracts. All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MWBE participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract. Trades with 0% goals are encouraged to make “good faith efforts” to promote and assist in the participation of MWBEs on the Contract for the provision of services and materials.

Article 3 of the Veteran’s Services Law provides for more meaningful participation in public procurement by certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (“SDVOBs”). Bidders are expected to consider SDVOBs in the fulfillment of the requirements of the Contract. Such participation may be as subcontractors or suppliers, as protégés, or in other partnering or supporting roles. OGS hereby establishes overall goals for SDVOBs’ participation under this contract as follows: 6% for the C trade contractor, 3% for the E trade contractor, and 3% for the H trade contractor, based on the current availability of qualified SDVOBs. Trades with 0% goals are encouraged to make “good faith efforts” to promote and assist in the participation of SDVOBs on the Contract for the provision of services and materials.

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

Downloading Bidding and Contract Documents for this project, along with the submission of Bidder Questions and Electronic Bidding are available through OGS Design & Construction’s electronic bidding service, Bid Express at the following link: http://www.bidexpress.com For questions about registration or Bid Express technical issues, e-mail support@bidexpress.com, or call Bid Express support (888) 352-2439.

For all other questions, email DCPlans@ogs.ny.gov, or call (518) 474-0203.

For additional information on this project, use the link below and then click on the project number:

https://online.ogs.ny.gov/dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

OGS Design & Construction Group

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Updated 08/01/2026 Printed 10/21/2026 001114-1 Project Nos. 47690-C, H, E