M3217HE: Replace Steam Lines, Buildings 30, 31 & 32

The New York Office of General Services Design & Construction Group is requesting sealed bids on behalf of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for HVAC and Electrical work to replace steam lines in Buildings 30, 31, and 32 at Albion Correctional Facility in Albion, New York, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The procurement is split into two separate sealed-bid contracts by trade. HVAC work (Project M3217-H) carries MWBE participation goals of 30% overall (15% MBE and 15% WBE) plus 3% SDVOB participation. Electrical work (Project M3217-E) carries 0% MWBE goals but 3% SDVOB participation for both primary and emergent trades, with encouragement for good faith efforts on SDVOB subcontracting. Bidding is restricted under New York State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k, limiting contractor communications to designated OGS staff during the restricted period.

The scope is replacement of steam lines in the three buildings with associated HVAC and Electrical components. The estimated contract value for HVAC work ranges between $1 million and $2 million; for Electrical work, between $100,000 and $200,000. Substantial completion is 363 days after State Comptroller approval. Bid security is required: $68,800 for the HVAC contract and $10,500 for the Electrical contract. Successful bidders must furnish Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Bonds for 100% of the contract amount.

Prospective bidders must schedule attendance at the mandatory pre-bid site visit at least 72 hours in advance by contacting Allyson Youdsavage at (585) 589-4854. Bid documents are available through OGS Design & Construction's Electronic Bidding service, Bid Express, at http://www.bidexpress.com.