The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is soliciting bids for a Minor Window Restoration project at the Old Gym, identified as Project #241012W. The procurement involves comprehensive window restoration services, including removal and disposal of existing aluminum storm windows, salvaging and delivering existing wood storm windows to the owner, replacing broken glass windowpanes, removing and replacing deteriorated glazing compound, and restoring wood components and window functionality. Bidders must provide detailed restoration services, with specific requirements such as in-place dormer window sash restoration and preservation of existing window components. The bid submission deadline is April 30, 2020, at 2:00 PM local time, with bids to be opened via conference call. A non-mandatory contractor conference call was held on April 16, 2020, and individual walkthroughs were available by appointment between April 9-23, 2020. The contract term is scheduled from May 11, 2020, to August 7, 2020, with bids to be submitted electronically to letot@cobleskill.edu or mailed to the Mackey Service Building Complex in Cobleskill, NY.
The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals for minority- and women-owned businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract mandates a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) sub-contracting goal of 21%, a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) sub-contracting goal of 9%, and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) contracting goal of 6%. Bidders are required to have policies and training to prevent sexual harassment, in compliance with State Finance Law 139-l. Each bid must include a security deposit of at least 5% of the total bid amount. The State University of New York reserves the right to reject any or all bids and expects contractors to cooperate in implementing its diversity participation policy. Contractors will need to work with the SUNY Supplier Diversity Office to request waivers if they cannot meet the specified diversity goals. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves restoration of existing window infrastructure on the SUNY Cobleskill campus.