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 (02/21/2008; 1305)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for four construction contracts representing more than $1.3 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.

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.

ONEIDA COUNTY

Provide Exterior Facade Repairs and Restoration, Utica SOB, Utica, NY. Bid Date 3/19/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43506-C.

ULSTER COUNTY

Repair/Replace Controls, Well Nos. 1 and 2, Eastern CF, Napanoch, NY. Bid Date 3/19/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number Q1207-E.

WAYNE COUNTY

Replace Windows, Housing Building Nos. 4, 5 and 6, Butler ASACT Center, Red Creek, NY. Bid Date 3/19/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number Q1324-C.

WYOMING COUNTY

Upgrade Transformer, Recycle Building No. 158, Wyoming CF, Attica, NY. Bid Date 3/12/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number M2680-E.

CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES

Project Number S3561 Title DCS Food Service – StatewideTerm Contract Project Description The New York State Office of General Services Design and Construction Group (D&C), intends to contract with firms to develop programs, provide schematic and/or design development drawings, complete construction documents and provide construction phase services for alterations and modifications to various existing food service buildings within the New York State Department of Corrections. The work may include, but is not limited to, new building additions, moderate to large scale interior upgrades, floor plan modifications, structural design, new kitchen equipment with associated appurtenances, HVAC improvements, new electrical distribution, new supply piping and/or sanitary plumbing, refrigeration systems, hazardous materials abatement and application of sustainability concepts in compliance with the Governor's Executive Order 111.

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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