19A Mott Street General Contractor Bid Form

Spaced Agency PLLC, on behalf of Welcome to Chinatown Inc., is requesting a Guaranteed Maximum Price bid from a general contractor for renovation work at 19A Mott Street, New York, with proposals due September 10, 2026, and a mandatory site walkthrough on August 25, 2026. MWBE participation goals of 15% MBE and 15% WBE apply; a minimum of $35,000 of the contract sum must be sourced from state-certified M/WBE subcontractors.

The project scope encompasses interior and exterior improvements on a five-story, non-fireproof building in the Chinatown and Little Italy Historic District, including demolition, masonry restoration, structural work, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC design-build, low-voltage telecommunications and security systems, lighting, finishes, storefront replacement, flooring, drywall, painting, and custom casework. Work is limited to the ground floor retail space and must comply with the 1968 Building Code and all applicable New York City Building Code requirements, including ADA accessibility upgrades per 2022 NYC Building Code Chapter 11.

The contract will use a modified AIA Document A102-2007 Standard Form of Agreement structured as Cost of Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Bidders must submit a detailed Base Bid Sum organized by construction divisions, pricing for three deduct alternates, a proposed construction schedule, and overhead and profit calculations inclusive of all federal, state, and local taxes. The project is funded through a New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant and requires Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire submission for subcontracts valued at $100,000 or more. The Owner has identified preferred subcontractors for curtain and track installation through Zarin Fabrics ($9,500 allowance) and low-voltage work through Minerva AV, with alternatives subject to Architect approval. Work commences September 21, 2026; final completion is contractor-proposed. Questions are due September 4, 2026. No identical or substantially similar contracts have been awarded within the past five years.