Keyel IRA - Kitchen Renovation

The Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (FLDDSO), part of New York's Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, is soliciting bids for a kitchen renovation at the Keyel IRA facility located at 108 Keyel Drive, Rochester, New York, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM; bids will not be accepted from vendors who do not attend in full or arrive late, and questions are due by November 2, 2026.

This is an Article 8 New York State Public Works project requiring prevailing wage compliance under NYSDOL PRC number 2026029330. Bidders must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor under Labor Law Section 220-i prior to submission and must provide their NYSDOL registration number and Certificate of Registration with their bid; failure to provide valid, verifiable registration will result in disqualification. NYSDOL estimates 3–4 weeks for registration review and issuance.

The scope encompasses complete demolition and renovation of an existing kitchen per sealed architectural plans, including all labor, materials, debris disposal, and site cleanup, with work to be completed within 90 days of purchase order award. All cabinetry must be constructed of solid wood with no particleboard or fiberboard acceptable. Work must be performed continuously Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The residence will remain occupied; contractors must maintain safety protocols, secure tools and materials daily, coordinate with the House Director, and obtain pre-approval of subcontractors from both the project manager and business office. Mandatory inspections are required post-demolition and pre-final completion. Contractors must report unforeseen conditions immediately, maintain continuous communication regarding delays, and comply with OPWDD policies including smoking and photography prohibitions. All work must comply with local and state building codes and be guaranteed for at least one year. Certified payroll documentation is required with invoices, which must be submitted within 30 days to the New York State Business Services Center.

General liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per person and $2 million per accident for bodily injury and property damage, plus workers' compensation insurance, are required. Bids must remain valid through February 4, 2027. The FLDDSO reserves the right to make awards within 90 days, reject any or all proposals, withdraw the RFQ, or make partial awards.