16 Academy Street, Saranac Lake, NY

The state and local contract opportunity is a building renovation project located at 16 Academy Street in Saranac Lake, New York, issued by the Franklin County Economic Development Corporation. The procurement requires a contractor to provide all labor and materials necessary to complete comprehensive building renovations as detailed in the Project Workscope documentation. The project's key objectives include full building renovation with specific attention to foundational elements, utilities, and potential infrastructure improvements. The contract has a specified term of 9 months, with bid responses due on March 16, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate capability to execute complex renovation work, including understanding of existing building conditions, potential underground utility considerations, and ability to implement specific technical requirements such as footing drain systems. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, but appear to focus on technical competence, ability to meet subcontracting goals, and comprehensive project execution capabilities. The project is located in Franklin County and involves renovating an existing structure at 16 Academy Street.

The contract includes specific subcontracting requirements with 10% Minority Owned and 10% Women Owned subcontracting goals, though there is no Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned set-aside designation. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors for identical or substantially similar procurements were identified in the past five years. The procurement is open to business entities capable of meeting the technical and subcontracting requirements, with an emphasis on diversity in contracting. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the 9-month contract term suggest a substantial project scope. The contract appears to be funded through local economic development resources, with the Franklin County Economic Development Corporation serving as the primary procurement agency. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the detailed bid package, including recent addenda, to fully understand the project's technical requirements, site conditions, and specific renovation expectations.