OMH-24-04814 Water Fountains QA.pdf

This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file issued by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) for solicitation OMH-24-04814 regarding Water Fountains installation. The Q&A document addresses six key questions from potential bidders, covering critical project details such as drawing availability, subcontracting permissions, bathroom access during work, plumber licensing requirements, payment terms, and project drawing availability. Specifically, the document indicates that existing drawings will be provided to the awarded vendor, subcontracting is permitted, bathrooms will be closed during work, plumbers must be licensed, and payment will be processed within 30 days after successful project completion.

The Q&A document does not provide comprehensive pricing or set-aside details, but it is part of a larger procurement process for installing three water fountains at the New York City Children's Center-Bronx Campus. The broader solicitation includes specific sub-contracting goals: 16% for Minority-Owned businesses, 14% for Women-Owned businesses, and 6% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses. The project will cover all New York State counties and is located at 1300 Waters Place in the Bronx, with a mandatory site visit scheduled and a bid submission deadline of April 17th, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET. Bidders must submit quotes directly to Luke.eiswerth@omh.ny.gov and comply with state procurement regulations.