SUNY Buff State Houston Gym Pool Decommission

The state and local contract opportunity is for the decommissioning of an indoor swimming pool at SUNY Buffalo State, located at 1300 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. The procurement involves comprehensive demolition and reconstruction work across multiple construction disciplines, including selective demolition, concrete work, structural steel framing, metal fabrications, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing services. Key deliverables encompass complete pool decommissioning, with specific technical requirements spanning concrete reinforcement, hydraulic cement underlayment, thermal insulation, interior painting, and installation of registers and grilles. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and has a 180-day completion schedule from award date. Bid proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format by April 3, 2025, with all questions directed to Michael Glomb at mglomb@piconeconstruction.com. Potential bidders are advised to submit their scope sheets and proposal details by the end of the day before the bid due date, and are specifically instructed to fax and/or call their proposal if emailing within 30 minutes of the bid time to mitigate potential email server delays.

The contract opportunity includes specific sub-contracting goals for minority-owned (15%), women-owned (15%), and service-disabled veteran-owned (6%) businesses, though the overall procurement is not designated as a set-aside for these groups. There are no explicit references to incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a substantial capital project involving multiple construction trades and technical specialties. Bidders must demonstrate capability across various technical domains, including structural modification, mechanical systems, electrical work, and precise demolition techniques. The project's location at SUNY Buffalo State indicates an institutional infrastructure improvement initiative, likely funded through state educational facility maintenance and enhancement budgets. Interested contractors will need to show technical proficiency, compliance with prevailing wage standards, and the ability to meet the specified minority and women-owned business sub-contracting goals.