News from New York State Office of General Services

For more information contact: Brad Maione, 518-474-5987

OGS Announces Upcoming Construction And Consulkting Opportunities

ALBANY, NY (09/26/2007; 1231)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for seven construction contracts representing more than $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.

Additionally, Consulting Opportunities (listed after Construction Opportunities) are being solicited from firms on the dates specified. Any firms interested in responding to these opportunities should call (518) 474-0306. Architectural, engineering, surveying, testing, construction management and similar professional service contracts that are selected based on qualifications or best value are examples of procurements in this category.

CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES

The projects are described in the following listing by county.

BRONX COUNTY

Repair Hydraulic Elevator-Science and Engineering Building No. 46, Maritime SUC, Bronx, NY. Bid Date 10/17/2007

ELEVATOR: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number M2679-U.

NEW YORK COUNTY

Provide Wire Mesh Enclosure, 8th Floor Rooftop, Bayview CF, New York, NY. Bid Date 10/31/2007

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number Q1088-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number Q1088-E.

ONEIDA COUNTY

Rehabilitate Elevator, Building No. 23, Oneida CF, Rome, NY. Bid Date 10/31/2007

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number 42690-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number 42690-E.

HVAC: Estimate $25,000 - $50,000. Project Number 42690-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number 42690-P.

CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES

Project Number 43450 Title Provide Domestic Water and Waste Water Piping and Plumbing Fixtures Cell Block 'H', Building No. 33

Project Description:

The NYS Office of General Services Design & Construction Group intends to contract with a design consultant firm to consulting and design services for design documents and construction administration for the replacement of all the piping and plumbing fixtures and any appurtenant work in Cell Block H of Clinton Correctional Facility. Cell Block H is a masonry, 6 story structure built in 1951. It contains 100,000 Sq. Ft. and about 530 inmate cells with a utility chase rising up the center with catwalks at each level servicing all plumbing fixtures on 2 sides. The scope will include complete program, design development, design, specifications, field survey, estimating and construction administration/support activities to provide new domestic water piping, waste piping and security plumbing fixtures and equipment for Cell Block H. Compliance with applicable NYS codes and appropriate penal and institutional design standards are required.

Project Number S2574

Title Construction Management Services - Rehabilitate Office Building Project Description The New York State Office of General Services Design & Construction Group is seeking letters of interest from construction management firms to oversee the interior and exterior renovations of the Department of Labor Building at 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY. The building is a five-story office building constructed in 1963. The general scope of the work in this renovation includes interior upgrades, window replacement, addition of thermal insulation to the exterior walls, complete HVAC system replacement, electrical service entrance upgrade, replacement lighting, power distribution upgrades, sprinkler system, related plumbing and drainage upgrades, roof replacement and abatement of all existing hazardous materials. The construction will be done in two phases. Phase I will include roof replacement and related roof work such as HVAC equipment and penthouse construction and the complete renovation of the 5th floor. Also included in Phase I are infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the phasing as a “top down” process while the building is still occupied and in operation. Phase II will include the 4th through 1st floor renovation, in that order. The anticipated total construction cost of the project is approximately $16,000,000. Construction management services may include constructability review, cost projections and review, value engineering, bid-document review, full time on site field supervision including CPM scheduler, project manager, project engineer, MEP and construction superintendents/inspectors. The planning design and construction work may need to be phased. This will be a multi-contract project.

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) provides a broad range of support services that facilitate the operations of State government, and 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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