Marshall Rd IRA - Bathroom Renovation

The Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Services Office (FLDDSO), operating under the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), is soliciting bids under RFQ CMM FL25198 for a bathroom renovation at its Marshall Road IRA in Waterloo, New York, with a mandatory site visit on November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and bids due November 30, 2026 by 8:00 p.m. This is a New York State public works project requiring prevailing wages, and every bidder must submit a valid NYSDOL registration number and Certificate of Registration at bid submission or face automatic disqualification. NYSDOL estimates three to four weeks to issue a certificate. Bids will not be accepted from vendors who do not attend the site visit, and vendors arriving late may be disqualified.

The scope covers complete removal and replacement of one occupied residential bathroom at 1519 Marshall Road, Waterloo, New York 13165. Work includes demolition of ceiling, wallboard, and subfloor; floor drain and plumbing rough-in; a subfloor pitched to drains; tile flooring; and fixtures including a toilet, vanity sink, and shower assembly with trench drain. Drawings classify the project as a Level 2 Alteration under the 2025 New York State Building Code and add electrical and plumbing upgrades, waterproofing, and ADA-compliant grab bars. Mandatory inspections occur after plumbing rough-in and before tile installation. Work must start within 120 days of award, proceed continuously, and run 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bid prices must include materials, labor, disposal, and site cleanup. Subcontractors require pre-approval and must also be registered with NYSDOL.

The RFQ requires a minimum one-year warranty covering parts, materials, and labor. Insurance requirements include general liability limits of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per accident, $2,000,000 in property damage coverage, workers' compensation, and automobile liability if vehicles are used, with the State of New York named as additional insured. Contractors must submit certified payroll with all invoices. Bids must remain valid through February 28, 2027. Awards will be made within 90 days of the RFQ deadline, and no work may begin until a Purchase Order is issued.

Written questions are due November 23, 2026, with responses due November 25, 2026. Request solicitation documents by referencing the project location and title on company letterhead with current contact information, sent via fax to 585-461-8811 (Attention: Franchesca Sagen) or email to FL.Purchasing@opwdd.ny.gov. Project manager Robert Vastbinder, at 315-573-3680, provides final acceptance.