Technical Training Center Renovations

Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is requesting bids for Technical Training Center renovations at 110 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, New York under IFB CDTA FAC 235-2000, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a mandatory site walk-through on September 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

The scope includes selected demolitions and construction of workspaces with new wall construction, structural steel, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, fire protection, ceilings, doors, glazing, and floor and wall finishes as indicated on provided plans. All workers must be paid New York State Prevailing Wage rates for Albany County, and Davis-Bacon Act requirements apply to federally-funded construction over $2,000. CDTA encourages utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) as prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, with monthly cost summaries required.

Bidders must provide five references from similar engagements, register with SAM.gov, and carry workers' compensation insurance plus general liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate and excess liability of $3 million combined limits. For contracts exceeding $100,000, bidders must submit a bid bond at 5% of total bid, performance bond at 100% of total bid, and payment bond scaled by contract size (50% if under $1 million, 40% if $1–5 million, or $2.5 million if over $5 million). Pricing is submitted as a lump-sum base bid with all costs including labor, materials, profit, overhead, insurance, and applicable taxes incorporated into the total amount. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with notification within seven days of bid opening.

The contract duration extends through March 2027, with potential renewal options under the same terms and conditions for up to five years total. Technical questions must be submitted in writing to the Director of Procurement by September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.