2026 Boiler #1 Retube Project for Finger Lakes DDSOO (SBE)

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
2138478
State
New York
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The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Contract Management Unit for Finger Lakes DDSOO is soliciting quotes for a complete retube of a fire tube boiler at its Powerhouse facility located at 620 Westfall Road, Rochester, New York, with quotes due September 17, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on September 3, 2026. This procurement is restricted to certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), or New York State Small Businesses employing 100 or fewer persons under Article 15-A and 17-B of the New York State Executive Law and State Finance Law section 160(8). Two identical posting opportunities exist — one for MWBE/SDVOB entities with a budget range of $50,000 to $1.5 million, and one for NYS Small Business or Recycled Technology entities with a budget range of $50,000 to $500,000 — and only one award will be issued based on the winning vendor's certified status.

The scope includes removal and disposal of 287 existing tubes, installation of new tubes with rolling, beading, and/or welding as required, hydro testing for leaks, acid washing of new tubes, and verification of proper boiler operation. The boiler is a Kewanee model containing 165 tubes measuring 2" O.D. x 12' 6-11/16" and 122 tubes measuring 2" O.D. x 14' 6-7/8", all SA-178A STR specification. Work must be completed within 60 working days of contract approval, scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Prevailing wage requirements apply under Article 8 of New York State Labor Law. Contractors must carry Workers' Compensation coverage and general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per-person and $2,000,000 per-accident limits for bodily injury and property damage. Cost proposals must itemize labor, materials/parts, equipment, and overhead costs. Vendors must submit at least three professional references and a Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire if contract value exceeds $100,000. Contract award is contingent upon approval by the New York State Office of the Comptroller and Attorney General. Contact Jeremy Bovenzi, Plant Superintendent A, at 585-445-4192 or Jeremy.m.bovenzi@opwdd.ny.gov for site visit questions, or Jennifer.vallely@opwdd.ny.gov for technical scope questions.

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%

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Q&A Memo - RFQ FL 091726.pdf PDF
Mandatory Supporting Documents.pdf PDF
Exhibit A – Manufacturers’ Data Report.pdf PDF
RFQ FL 091726.pdf PDF

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