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 (10/03/2007; 1212)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for eight construction contracts representing more than $2.7 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.

ALBANY COUNTY

Repair Masonry Panel Bearing Connections and Flashing, Building No. 1, Capital District PC, Albany, NY. Bid Date 10/31/2007

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number Q1199-C.

Provide Structural Integrity of CMU Wall, Loading Dock, Building No. 1, Capital District PC, Albany, NY. Bid Date 10/31/2007

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number Q1249-C.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Bathroom and Shower Renovations-Dormitory C, D, E, F. G, H, I, K and L, Groveland CF, Sonyea, NY. Bid Date 11/7/2007

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Project Number 42612-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 42612-E.

HVAC: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 42612-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number 42612-P.

ROCKLAND COUNTY

Replace Water Services, Orangeburg Armory, Orangeburg, NY. Bid Date 11/7/2007

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number 43285-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number 43285-E.

CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES

Project Number - S3218

Title - Statewide Security Standards - Various OMH Facilities

Project Description

It is the intent of the Office of General Services Design and Construction Group to have a consultant provide appurtenant Engineering and Architectural design work for the implementation of existing Security Standards for the Office of Mental Health (OMH) throughout State Psychiatric Centers; investigate and modify Security Standards as required; coordinate, attend, and discuss security recommendations at OMH steering committee meetings; review and update existing security inspection and maintenance programs; all as directed by the OGS. The selected Consultant should have extensive design, contract document development and direct field experience (application, maintenance and installation) with State-of-the-Art Security System Technology including CCTV, Card Access, Personal Alarm and other Security related Systems in Psychiatric Healthcare Facilities. The selected Consultant shall have extensive experience with Integrated Facility Security Systems and Networked Systems.

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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