Provide Guard Tower & Lower Perimeter Fence Modifications

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group, is soliciting sealed bids on behalf of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for guard tower and lower perimeter fence modifications at Groveland Correctional Facility in Sonyea, New York, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement is split into two separate contracts: Project 47463-C (general construction) and Project 47463-E (electrical work), each with distinct MWBE and SDVOB goals.

MWBE participation goals are 30% overall (15% MBE and 15% WBE) for both trades. SDVOB goals are 6% for the C trade and 3% for the E trade. Minority and women-owned business enterprises submitting bids within ten percent of the lowest bid are deemed apparent low bidder provided the bid does not exceed $1,737,918 (adjusted annually for inflation).

Scope encompasses design and construction of guard tower modifications and lower perimeter fence enhancements. Substantial completion is 351 days after Comptroller approval of the Agreement.

Estimated contract value ranges between $1 million and $2 million for Project 47463-C and between $100,000 and $250,000 for Project 47463-E. Bid security is $63,000 for the C trade and $15,200 for the E trade. All successful bidders must furnish Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount.

A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Groveland Correctional Facility. Prospective bidders must schedule attendance at least 72 hours in advance by contacting Vicki Thielges at (585) 658-2900 and provide valid photo identification upon arrival. Bidding documents are available through OGS Design & Construction's Bid Express platform at bidexpress.com. The project design commenced before January 1, 2020, and is not subject to Public Buildings Law 8(6) provisions.