OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities

ALBANY, NY (12/03/2009)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for four construction contracts representing more than $3.1 MILLION in construction, providing work in three 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.

FULTON COUNTY

Replace Exterior Doors, Building Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 25, 26 and 27, Hale Creek CF, Johnstown, NY. Bid Date 1/6/2010

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number 43460-C.

SENECA COUNTY

Rehabilitate Heating System, Building No. 117, Willard Drug Treatment Center, Willard, NY. Bid Date 1/13/2010

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number 43474-E.

HVAC: Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. Project Number 43474-H.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Provide Yard Fence, North Yard, Great Meadow CF, Comstock, NY. Bid Date 1/6/2010

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number 43388-C.

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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