47776CHPE: Renovate Train Depot

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group, is soliciting sealed bids on behalf of the Department of Environmental Conservation for the renovation of the Saranac Lake Train Depot at 28 Depot Street in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, with bids due December 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on November 18 at 10:00 a.m. The procurement comprises four separate trade contracts with MWBE and SDVOB participation goals that vary by trade and represent a decision-relevant constraint on bidder composition and subcontracting strategy.

The four contracts are Project 47776-C (Construction), Project 47776-H (HVAC), Project 47776-P (Plumbing), and Project 47776-E (Electrical). MBE and WBE participation goals are 15% each for Construction and HVAC trades (30% combined) and 5% each for Plumbing and Electrical trades (10% combined). SDVOB participation goals are 6% for Construction and HVAC and 3% for Plumbing and Electrical. Estimated contract values are $1.0 million to $2.0 million (Construction), $500,000 to $1.0 million (HVAC), $100,000 to $250,000 (Plumbing), and $250,000 to $500,000 (Electrical).

Bid security is required: $61,900 (Construction), $32,400 (HVAC), $15,100 (Plumbing), and $24,000 (Electrical). Successful bidders must furnish Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Bonds equal to 100% of contract value. Substantial completion is 407 days following State Comptroller approval. The site visit is mandatory; prospective bidders must schedule attendance at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Shane Rolich at (518) 949-0681 and present valid photo identification. Bidding documents are available via OGS Design & Construction's Bid Express service at bidexpress.com. Procurement is subject to New York State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k communication restrictions.