News from New York State Office of General Services

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

OGS Announces Upcoming Construction And Consulting Opportunities

ALBANY, NY (04/10/2008; 1708)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 19 construction contracts representing more than $14.4 MILLION in construction, providing work in nine 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.

CLINTON COUNTY

Provide Grease Traps, Kitchen/Mess Hall, Lyon Mountain CF, Lyon Mountain, NY. Bid Date 5/14/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number 43316-E.

PLUMBING: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 43316-P.

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Provide Electric Operating and Locking System, Bar Grillage and Gates, 'C' Block, Building No. 8, Green Haven CF, Stormville, NY. Bid Date 5/7/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43537-C.

KINGS COUNTY

Replace Leak Monitoring Systems, Building Nos. 1, 2, 22 and 34, Kingsboro PC, Brooklyn, NY. Bid Date 4/30/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number M2733-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number M2733-E.

HVAC: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number M2733-H.

ONEIDA COUNTY

Replace Emergency Generator and Switchgear, Building No. 20, Marcy CF, Marcy, NY. Bid Date 5/14/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. Project Number 43582-E.

HVAC: Estimate $25,000 - $50,000. Project Number 43582-H.

ORANGE COUNTY

Provide New Modular Walk-In Freezer/Cooler, Building No. 5, Mid Orange CF, Warwick, NY. Bid Date 4/30/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number M2743-E.

HVAC: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number M2743-H.

ROCKLAND COUNTY

Renovate Hospital Patient Unit 2A, Helen Hayes Hosp, West Haverstraw, NY. Bid Date 5/21/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43677-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 43677-E.

HVAC: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 43677-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 43677-P.

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY

Repair Fascia and Trim, Flower Building, Ogdensburg CF, Ogdensburg, NY. Bid Date 5/21/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number 43486-C.

ULSTER COUNTY

Upgrade Power Infrastructure, Eastern CF, Napanoch, NY. Bid Date 5/14/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $3,000,000 - $4,000,000. Project Number 42277-E.

Upgrade Electric Distribution System-Sitewide, Eastern CF, Napanoch, NY. Bid Date 6/4/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $4,000,000 - $5,000,000. Project Number 42775-E.

Replace Doors, Various Buildings, Eastern CF, Napanoch, NY. Bid Date 5/21/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number Q1121-C.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Replace Windows, Building Nos. 120 and 121, Bedford Hills CF, Bedford Hills, NY. Bid Date 5/14/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Project Number 42640-C.

CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES

Project Number

Title: Provide Building and Site Improvements

Project Description: The NYS Office of General Services Design and Construction Group on behalf of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) intends to contract with a design consultant firm(s) for the following project: Provide Five Rivers Environmental Education Center and Site Improvements which includes a new 9,500 SF single story frame structure that fits within the architectural and site context of the surrounding community. The project will comply with NYS Executive Order 111 and achieve LEED Silver accreditation rating from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and will require commissioning. Sustainable innovative green design will be emphasized for both building and grounds and incorporated in ways that provide visitors with observable (and preferably interactive) learning experiences. Geothermal heating/cooling preferred. Scope of services will include coordination of all pertinent environmental permitting and compliance with current NYS building code and ADA requirements. Conductivity tests, lead asbestos reports, topographic survey, foundation and geotechnical testing and reports are available. Demolition of existing buildings is required. Visitor parking to be reconstructed and expanded, entry road to be relocated, storm water management, site walkways, lighting, signage, plant design work required. Schematic Phase, 35% Construction Document Interim Submission, 100% Construction Documents, Bid and award and Construction Phase services will be required. Ongoing operations will be maintained at all times. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center operates under a State Unit Management Plan (UMP) which will be used as guidance in design work. The design process will proactively seek involvement from environmental education stakeholders who will be encouraged to articulate program goals and how the building will function within the total learning experience for visitors of Five Rivers and within the intentions of the UMP. The anticipated construction cost for this project is approximately $5,000,000.

Project Number

Title: Provide Catskill Visitors Interpretive Center

Project Description: The NYS Office of General Services Design and Construction Group on behalf of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) intends to contract with a design consultant firm(s) for the following project: Provide Catskill Visitors Interpretive Center which includes a new 18,000 sf single story steel/heavy timber framed wood exterior construction and associated site work. The building is to be constructed at the Rte. 28 NYSDEC Mt.Tremper site that has been prepared to receive the new building. A design for this project was advanced to the 80% level approximately ten years ago. These drawings shall be used to the maximum practical extent in the new design. The project will comply with NYS Executive Order 111 and achieve LEED Silver certification rating from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and be commissioned. Sustainable innovative green design will be emphasized and highlighted through interpretive displays. Geothermal heating/cooling preferred. The project must be ADA compliant. The scope of services may include coordination of all pertinent environmental permitting and current code requirements, topographic survey, soils, foundation and conductivity test reports. Program Report, 35% Construction Document Interim Submission and 100% Construction Documents, Bid and Construction Phase Services will be required. Historic, cultural, environmental, and archeologic interpretive exhibits shall be provided and interpretive, educational and informational functions supported. An approximately 10 year old interpretive plan shall be provided as a starting point and for information purposes. The anticipated construction cost for this project is approximately $10,000,000.

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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