NKI Insulation Project

The New York State Office of Mental Health's Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research is requesting bids for an insulation upgrade project under IFB 26-036, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a mandatory site visit on August 11, 2026. A 30 percent overall MWBE participation goal and a 6 percent SDVOB participation goal apply.

The scope is removal and replacement of damaged or missing pipe insulation on steam supply, steam condensate, and hot water piping systems, including valves, expansion joints, pipe sleeves, elbows, tees, and fittings. Work includes furnishing and installing new fiberglass pipe insulation meeting ASTM C547, pre-formed insulation fitting covers or mitered insulation, and factory or field-applied PVC or ASJ vapor-retarder jacket systems. All work must minimize facility disruption and coordinate with ongoing operations.

The contract period runs from September 14, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Place of performance is 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years in business performing the required services and comply with New York State prevailing wage requirements. Mandatory documentation includes NYS Tax Department forms ST-220-CA and ST-220-TD, a Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, proof of New York State Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance, liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, background check compliance including the Staff Exclusion List and Statewide Child Abuse Registry, execution of the Justice Center Code of Conduct, and pre-bid registration with the NYS Department of Labor's Contractor and Subcontractor Registry. Site visit registration is due August 9, 2026. Written questions are due August 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with answers provided by August 18, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest total bid amount while meeting all mandatory requirements. No escalation is permitted.