Albany Pine Bush Preserve Machinery Shed Design and Construction

Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is requesting proposals for design and construction of a machinery shed at 1219 Kings Road, Schenectady, New York, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM. MWBE contracting goals of 15% minority-owned and 15% women-owned businesses apply, along with a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business goal.

The scope is a steel-sided building 30 feet wide with length options of 60, 70, or 80 feet (final length determined by funding availability) and rear wall height between 8 and 10 feet. The structure must feature 29-gauge steel siding, roofing, and trim with a 40-year minimum warranty in existing green and creme colors; #2 grade or better framing lumber; pressure-treated skirt boards; and a 6-inch crusher run floor with geotextile fabric. Site preparation and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes are required. The building must maintain a minimum 10-foot setback from property lines. Prevailing wage rates as established by the New York Department of Labor apply.

Contractors must submit separate pricing for each building length option, provide representative projects and three references with contact information, submit required insurance and workers' compensation documentation and applicable licenses, and include an EEO policy statement and Sexual and Other Harassment Prevention Policy. Evaluation uses weighted criteria: 70% technical ability and 30% total cost, with the low bidder generally awarded when all other scores are equal and acceptable.

Project completion is required between September 21 and December 15, 2026. Interested contractors may arrange site visits or contact Preserve Steward Boden Reynolds at (518) 974-0537 or breynolds@albanypinebush.org. Unsuccessful bidders may request a debriefing within 15 calendar days of non-award notification.