Notice to WBE, MBE, DBE's

General Contractor Plank, LLC is seeking qualified subcontractors to bid on a maintenance sub-headquarters construction project for DOT Region 8 located in Columbia County, New York. The project involves repair and construction of a new building at 1373 State Route 203 in Chatham, NY, which will include comprehensive site work, foundation development, and interior finishes. Bid details can be reviewed through Bid Express online platform or requested from OGS Design & Construction Electronic Bidding services. Interested subcontractors must submit quotes by March 12, 2025, at 10:00 am to Dominic Lostritto at Plank, LLC, with submission address and contact information provided (2165 Technology Drive-Second Floor, Schenectady, NY 12308; dlostritto@plankllc.com; 518-344-5400). The contract term is anticipated to be 594 days, with bid responses due by March 11, 2025. Potential bidders will need to provide documentation related to bonding, insurance, and other project requirements.

The procurement opportunity includes specific minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) subcontracting goals, with a 15% target for both minority-owned and women-owned businesses, and a 6% goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. While there is no specific set-aside for disadvantaged-owned businesses in this contract, the goals demonstrate a commitment to diverse business participation. The project does not have a service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside, and covers all New York State counties with a specific focus on DOT Region 8 in Columbia County. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the specific budget range for the project is not explicitly stated in the contract opportunity. Potential subcontractors will need to carefully review the detailed bid requirements and ensure they can meet the specified enterprise participation goals and technical specifications for the maintenance sub-headquarters construction project.