231101 - Upgrade Electric Panel & Uninterruptible Power Supply – Southworth Library

State University of New York at Canton is requesting sealed bids for the upgrade of the electrical panel and uninterruptible power supply system at Southworth Library (Project 231101), with bids due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The procurement carries participation goals: 11% Minority Business Enterprise, 19% Women Business Enterprise, and 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, totaling a 30% MWBE target.

The scope encompasses low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables, grounding and bonding systems, electrical conduits, identification systems, static uninterruptible power supply installation, and lighting modifications at Southworth Library on the SUNY Canton campus in Canton, New York. Bidders must demonstrate successful completion of three similar electrical, telecommunications, and IT infrastructure projects within the past five years and maintain working capital equal to 15% of the first $100,000 of the base bid plus 10% of the next $900,000 plus 5% of the remainder.

All work must be completed by February 26, 2027. Bid security of not less than 5% of the total bid amount is required, submitted as a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond. The three lowest bidders must submit post-bid documentation within 48 hours to 7 days of bid opening, including vendor responsibility questionnaires, working plans and schedules, proposed subcontractor information, and bid breakdowns. Performance and labor/material bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required within ten working days of receiving the Letter of Intent. Bids must be submitted in duplicate.

The project is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements and compliance with Executive Orders 162 and 177, State Finance Law sections 139-j through 139-m, and New York Labor Law Section 220-a, including certifications for sexual harassment prevention, gender-based violence in the workplace, non-collusive bidding, public work contractor registration, and Russian business operations restrictions. Addendum 1, issued July 29, 2026, modifies the original contract documents and must be incorporated into all bids. Contract documents are available for free download at http://www.canton.edu/procurement/bid_materials.html or examination at Cooper Service Complex.