2026 Boiler #1 Retube Project for Finger Lakes DDSOO (MWBE/SDVOB)
Awarded State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2138477
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Jennifer Vallely jennifer.vallely@opwdd.ny.gov (845) 877-6821
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About this opportunity
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is requesting quotes for a boiler retube project at Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) in Rochester, New York, with quotes due September 17, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on September 3, 2026. The procurement is restricted to MWBE, SDVOB, or NYS Small Business vendors under New York State Executive Law Articles 15-A and 17-B and State Finance Law section 160(8) — this is a discretionary set-aside, not open to all bidders.
Two separate advertisements are posted for the same project: one for MWBE/SDVOB vendors with a budget range of $50,000 to $1.5 million, and another for NYS Small Business or Recycled Tech vendors with a budget range of $50,000 to $500,000. Only one award will issue, determined by the winning vendor's certified business status.
The scope is removal and disposal of old tubes from a Kewanee Boiler Model H3S-500-602 and installation of 287 new tubes (165 measuring 2" OD x 12' 6-11/16" and 122 measuring 2" OD x 14' 6-7/8"), including rolling, beading, welding, hydro testing, acid washing, and verification of proper operation. Work must be completed within 60 working days of contract approval, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at an occupied facility.
Contractors must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor, provide proof of Workers' Compensation and general liability insurance of at least $1 million per person and $2 million per accident, and submit three professional references from similar projects. Prevailing wage under Labor Law Article 8 applies. The cost proposal must include all labor, materials, disposal fees, and site cleanup without alterations or omissions. Quotes remain valid for 120 days from the due date. Questions regarding scope or site should be submitted in writing to Jennifer.vallely@opwdd.ny.gov. Final contract execution requires approval by the New York State Attorney General and Office of State Comptroller.
Opportunity text
Please note: Finger Lakes DDSOO - 2026 Boiler #1 Retube Project is one procurement that has two ads posted: one representing opportunity type MWBE or SDVOB Discretionary between $50k - $1.5M, and the other for opportunity type NYS Small Business or Recycled Tech Discretionary between $50k - $500k. The description and bid documents for this procurement are exactly the same for each posting other than the difference in opportunity type. Only one award will be issued dependent upon the vendor's status as MWBE/SDVOB or NYS Small Business. OPWDD's Contract Management Unit for Finger Lakes DDSOO is soliciting quotes from responsible and qualified MWBE, SDVOB or NYS small business contractors to perform a retube of fire tube boiler at the Powerhouse for OPWDD Finger Lakes DDSOO located at 620 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, removal and disposal of old tubes, installation of new tubes, perform acid wash of new tubes, and verifying proper operation of completed boiler. A Site Visit is mandatory to submit a Quote. It is the Contractor's responsibility to know the site requirements based upon the services being requested. The mandatory Site Visit will take place on September 3, 2026, at 10am. Please call or email Jeremy Bovenzi, Plant Superintendent A, (Telephone: 585-445-4192; email: Jeremy.m.bovenzi@opwdd.ny.gov ) or Danial Lapp, PWE 2, (email: daniel.lapp@opwdd.ny.gov ) with any questions regarding the mandatory site visit. Questions regarding the Scope of Work or the Project Site should be submitted in writing to Jennifer.vallely@opwdd.ny.gov Pursuant to its discretionary authority under Article 15-A and 17-B of the New York State Executive Law and State Finance Law section 160(8) - Empire State Development Corporation certified Minority or Woman Owned Business (MWBE), New York State Office of General Services Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), or New York State Small Businesses only. Please provide a copy of your firm's certification documents when submitting a quote. State Finance Law 160 (8), defines the terms "small business concern" or "small business" as meaning a business which is resident in New York state, independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field, and employs one hundred or less persons. References, experience, financial resources, and applicable insurances are required. OPWDD may request bidders to submit at least three (3) references (Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address) associated with three (3) different projects (OGS, public, or private sector) of similar scope and size to the one identified in this RFQ that can provide evidence of the Contractor having experience in related work. The contractor will be required to comply with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. Contractor and its subcontractors must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and submit their Certificate of Contractor Registration at the time of the bid submission for any Article 8 project. Quotes must be received no later than Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 2pm. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFQ FL 091726.pdf | ||
| Mandatory Supporting Documents.pdf | ||
| Exhibit A – Manufacturers’ Data Report.pdf | ||
| Q&A Memo - RFQ FL 091726.pdf |
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