47905E: Replace Nurse Call System

The New York State Office of General Services, Design & Construction Group, is soliciting sealed bids on behalf of the Department of Health for electrical work to replace the nurse call system at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, Chenango County, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goal of 3% applies; MWBE goals are 0% for both Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.

Under Public Buildings Law 8(6), a responsible and reliable MWBE firm submitting a bid within ten percent of the lowest bid will be deemed the apparent low bidder, provided the bid does not exceed $1,737,918. This provision applies only if MWBE participation goals are non-zero; given the 0% MWBE goals stated for this project, this mechanism will not apply unless the advertisement is amended.

The scope comprises electrical work to replace the nurse call system at 4211 State Highway 220, Oxford. Substantial completion is 800 days after the Agreement is approved by the State Comptroller. The estimated contract value ranges from $1 million to $2 million. Successful bidders must furnish Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Bonds each for 100% of the contract amount. Bid security of $56,700 is required. All bidders are subject to State Finance Law communication restrictions during procurement.

A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Home facility; prospective bidders must schedule attendance at least 48 hours in advance by contacting George Capwell at (607) 422-4520. Questions should be directed to Megan Whaley, Catherine Skaczkowski, Jessica Hoffman, or Pierre Alric at (518) 474-0203; MWBE and SDVOB provisions inquiries go to Tryphina Ramsey. Bidding documents and electronic bidding are available through OGS Design & Construction's Bid Express platform at http://www.bidexpress.com.