Renovate 70 Bedroom Units, Harden Walls

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive renovation project at the Finger Lakes Residential Center located in Lansing, Tompkins County. The procurement involves separate contract packages for Construction (Q1894-C), HVAC (Q1894-H), Plumbing (Q1894-P), and Electrical (Q1894-E) work focused on renovating 70 bedroom units and hardening walls. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for October 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 588 days following Comptroller approval. Bidders must provide bid security in the form of certified checks, bank checks, or bid bonds ranging from $23,800 to $122,600 depending on the specific contract type. Successful contractors will be required to complete comprehensive renovations that meet state procurement regulations and technical specifications detailed in the bid documents.

The solicitation includes significant participation goals for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), with a 30% overall participation target (15% MBE and 15% WBE across different trade categories) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) with goals ranging from 3% to 6% depending on the trade contract. There are no specific set-aside designations for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and no incumbent vendors were noted in the original documentation. The estimated contract values range from $500,000 to $5,000,000 across the four contract types. Successful bidders must provide performance and labor/material bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations, including strict communication protocols during the bidding process and a commitment to maximizing participation of certified minority-owned and women-owned businesses.