UHB Stair Gates

The State University of New York at Downstate Health Sciences University is soliciting sealed bids for furnishing and installing stair gates (Stairs 1 through 6) at University Hospital of Brooklyn under IFB Project 2644, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 12 p.m. at 811 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, and public opening at 1 p.m. the same day. New York State prevailing wage requirements (PRC# 2026010132) apply. MWBE participation goals are 11% MBE and 19% WBE; SDVOB goal is 6%; no DBE goal applies.

The scope requires removal of existing gates and installation of new gates across six stairway locations with varying configurations — two stairs with minimal returns, two with low ceilings and returns, two with high ceilings requiring roof sections, and one corridor gate in the sub-basement. New gates must feature 1/8-inch thick, 2-inch square steel tubing frameworks; 5/8-inch wire mesh with maximum 1-inch openings; heavy commercial aluminum storefront-style doors with panic/push bars and door closers; and electric strikes that fail open during power loss or fire alarm activation. Base bid pricing uses Carbon Steel; Alternate No. 1 allows Stainless Steel pricing. All work must be completed within 365 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with work commencement required within 10 calendar days of receiving an executed agreement.

Bidders must submit three example projects completed within the past five years as prime contractor, with similar size, scope, and complexity, including owner information, award dates, contract amounts, completion dates, and contact details. Bid security equal to at least 5% of the total bid is required. Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Bonds at 100% of contract amount are required, along with appropriate insurance coverage. Bidders must maintain working capital equal to 15% of the first $100,000 of base bid plus 10% of the next $900,000 plus 5% of the remainder. All contractors and subcontractors must register with the New York State Department of Labor before submitting bids. Within 48 hours of bid opening, the three lowest bidders must submit the New York State Uniform Contracting Questionnaire (CCA-2), a 120-day working plan and schedule, proposed subcontractor information, and bid breakdown; within seven days, MWBE Utilization Plans, Equal Employment Opportunity Staffing Plans, and SDVOB Utilization Plans.

Mandatory walkthroughs are scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. and Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11 a.m., both at 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, with arrival by 10:50 a.m. requested due to limited parking. Written questions are due July 29, 2026 at 12 p.m., with responses issued by July 31, 2026. Contact Charles Sawyer, Project Manager, at Facilities Management and Development for technical questions, and Sophia Brinnius, Legal Contracts Officer, at sophia.brinnius@downstate.edu for procurement matters. Addendum No. 4 moved the original August 5 bid deadline to August 12, 2026.