Provide Congregate Recreation Pens, E -Block, Building 14

The New York Office of General Services (OGS) Design & Construction Group is seeking bids for Project Nos. 47290-C and 47290-E at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, Erie County. The procurement involves construction and electrical work to provide Congregate Recreation Pens in E-Block, Building 14. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals for construction and electrical services by March 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Initially, a pre-bid site visit was scheduled for February 28, 2025, but this has been removed by addendum. The project requires substantial completion within 540 days after the Agreement is approved by the Comptroller. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in correctional facility construction, ability to meet specific project specifications, and capacity to execute complex construction and electrical work. Bid security is mandatory, with requirements of $70,700 for Construction and $24,400 for Electrical work.

The contract establishes specific participation goals for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with 30% goals for Construction (15% MBE, 15% WBE) and 10% for Electrical work (5% MBE, 5% WBE). Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals are set at 6% for Construction and 3% for Electrical work, though no formal set-aside is designated. The estimated contract value ranges between $2-3 million for Construction Work and $500,000-$1 million for Electrical Work. Successful bidders will be required to provide Performance and Labor and Material Bonds at 100% coverage. The project is subject to Public Buildings Law 8(6), which provides a bidding advantage to MWBE contractors within 10% of the lowest bid. No previous vendors were identified as having been awarded similar contracts within the past five years. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with all specified MWBE and SDVOB participation requirements, technical capabilities, and financial stability to be considered for the contract.