Schumacher Hall – Replace VRF System

The State University of New York at Oneonta is seeking sealed bids for project number 091143, which involves replacing the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system at Schumacher Hall. The procurement is for a comprehensive HVAC system replacement, with all work to be completed by February 28, 2026. Bidders must submit duplicate proposals by July 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Facilities Planning Annex, located at 322 West Street. A mandatory project walk-through is scheduled for June 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., where potential contractors will meet at the construction trailer. Interested parties must obtain bidding documents from Dataflow or the consultant, with a required $50 deposit, which will be waived for certified minority-owned businesses. All questions and clarification requests must be submitted to Cindy Lehr and Dan Harter by July 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Bid security of at least 5% of the total bid amount is required, and bidders must provide comprehensive documentation as outlined in the Information for Bidders.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and subcontracting goals to promote diversity in contracting: 11% for Minority-Owned businesses, 19% for Women-Owned businesses, and 6% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses. No Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business set-aside is specified for this contract. The State University of New York reserves the right to reject any or all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. No business entities with identical or substantially similar procurement contracts within the past five years are listed, indicating this is likely a new or unique project scope. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the VRF system replacement suggests a significant capital investment. The contract will be executed in Otsego County, specifically at the SUNY Oneonta campus, with all work to be completed by the end of February 2026.