OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities

ALBANY, NY (12/17/2009)(readMedia)-- CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES

New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for four construction contracts representing more than $2.9 MILLION in construction, providing work in four counties of New York.

Any firms interested in additional information or to acquire bid documents for OGS Construction bids should call 1-877-OGS-PLAN (1-877-647-7526) or 518-474-0203.

The projects are described in the following listing by county.

CAYUGA COUNTY

Provide Plumbing and Structural Modifications, Vehicle Maintenance, Building No. 18, Auburn CF, Auburn, NY. Bid Date 1/20/2010

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number Q1270-C.

GREENE COUNTY

Repair Concrete Block Walls, Vehicle Wash Bay, Maintenance Headquarters, Region 1 Cairo, Cairo, NY. Bid Date 1/20/2010

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 43925-C.

ORLEANS COUNTY

Replace Failing Domestic Hot Water Piping, Building Nos. 18 and 19, Orleans CF, Albion, NY. Bid Date 1/13/2010

PLUMBING: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number M2861-P.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Provide Inmate Radio, CATV and Public Address Systems, Housing Units A, B, 5 and 7, Sing Sing CF, Ossining, NY. Bid Date 1/20/2010

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. Project Number Q1397-E.

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) provides a broad range of support services that facilitate the operations of State government, and also assists local governments, public authorities, public and private agencies. OGS offers numerous services to clients throughout the Empire State, including property management, design and construction, procurement, and various support services.

The OGS Design and Construction Group provide a full range of architectural, engineering and construction management services to state agencies.

The OGS Design and Construction Group also selects qualified consultants to provide diversified services. These services may include: architectural and engineering design, land surveying, construction management, hazardous materials sampling, and materials testing.

The Office of General Services requires the participation of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses in its procurements. Accordingly, the Commissioner of General Services requires that Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and minority and women employees are given the opportunity to participate in the OGS procurement and construction programs.

Additional information about OGS Construction and Consulting opportunities is available on the OGS website at www.ogs.state.ny.us under the Empire State Builder link. The Empire State Builder is the Design and Construction Group's public notification service that provides information on construction and consultant contract bidding opportunities with information on: plans and specifications currently available for purchase; a listing of plan purchasers for contracts to be bid; bid results; future construction contracting opportunities, the consultant procurement process and other relevant OGS contracting notices.

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