Einstein Shopping Center - Exterior Renovation and Water Proofing Repairs

Riverbay Corporation (Coop City) is requesting bids for exterior renovation and waterproofing repairs at Einstein Shopping Center, a retail facility on its 330-acre campus in the Bronx, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM via BidNet System.

The scope encompasses masonry repairs including on-grade and vaulted sidewalk demolition and installation, concrete ramps and loading docks, concrete and bluestone steps, concrete curbs, paver removal and installation, asphalt pavement replacement, coping stone installation, parapet wall demolition and reconstruction, deteriorated brick masonry replacement on the facade, and removal and replacement of the waterproofing membrane with asbestos abatement required. Bidders may elect to bid the project as union or non-union work. All required permits must be obtained by the contractor prior to work commencement. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no work on designated holidays without written approval.

Proposals must include completed bid forms with line-item pricing, technical proposal outlining methodology and project schedule, company qualifications and experience, resumes of key personnel, five project references, a list of all proposed subcontractors, and a completed Statement of Qualifications for Bidders. Evaluation criteria are past experience and performance (30 points), cost (30 points), ability to undertake the entire scope (30 points), and ability to comply with bid instructions (10 points) for a total of 100 possible points. Riverbay reserves the right to award to the lowest qualified bidder or not to award any contract.

The successful bidder must enter into a written contract with Riverbay based on Riverbay's Standard Form of Contract, subject to review and approval by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability with limits of $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability, and an Umbrella policy of $5 million. Payment is due within 45 to 60 days of receipt of proper invoices, with invoices due within 30 days of month services were performed.