News from New York State Office of General Services

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

OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities

ALBANY, NY (02/14/2008; 1120)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 20 construction contracts representing more than $24 MILLION in construction, providing work in eight 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.

CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES

The projects are described in the following listing by county.

BROOME COUNTY

Rehabilitate Parking Garage and Related Systems, Binghamton Governmental Center, Binghamton, NY. Bid Date 3/12/2008

CONSULTANT TERM: Estimate $0.00. Project Number 42910.

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $6,000,000 - $7,000,000. Project Number 42910-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Project Number 42910-E.

HVAC: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 42910-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Project Number 42910-P.

Inspection of Structural Integrity, Steam Tunnel, Building No. 47, Greater Binghamton HC, Binghamton, NY. Bid Date 3/12/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number 43218-C.

CHEMUNG COUNTY

Replace Roofs, Building Nos. 3, 8 and 'E' and 'F' Blocks, Elmira CF, Elmira, NY. Bid Date 3/5/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Project Number 43329-C.

GREENE COUNTY

Rehabilitate Plumbing System, Cell Blocks A and B, Coxsackie CF, West Coxsackie, NY. Bid Date 3/5/2008

CONSULTANT TERM: Estimate $0.00. Project Number 42672-*.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $25,000 - $50,000. Project Number 42672-E.

PLUMBING: Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. Project Number 42672-P.

NEW YORK COUNTY

Replace Glass Panels of West Facade, Building No. 5, New York PI, New York, NY. Bid Date 3/5/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $25,000 - $50,000. Project Number M2721-C.

Waterproof Basement, Building No. 4, New York PI, New York, NY. Bid Date 3/5/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number M2726-C.

ONEIDA COUNTY

Renovate Dormitory, Building No. 16, NYS School for the Deaf, Rome, NY. Bid Date 3/12/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $4,000,000 - $5,000,000. Project Number 43202-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43202-E.

HVAC: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43202-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Project Number 43202-P.

ORANGE COUNTY

Replace Roofs, Building Nos. 28, 30 and 51, Mid Orange CF, Warwick, NY. Bid Date 3/5/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number M2713-C.

RICHMOND COUNTY

Provide Asphalt Parking Area and Lighting, Staten Island Armory, Staten Island, NY. Bid Date 3/5/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number 43335-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number 43335-E.

ST LAWRENCE COUNTY

Replace Standing Seam Metal Roofs-Phase I, Building Nos. 12-19 and 23, Gouverneur CF, Gouverneur, NY. Bid Date 3/5/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. Project Number 43456-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 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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