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 (05/08/2008; 1027)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 20 construction contracts representing more than $10.3 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.

ALBANY COUNTY

Repair Roof, Exercise Room No. 2, Executive Mansion, Albany, NY. Bid Date 6/4/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number 43524-C.

BRONX COUNTY

Remove Incinerator, Building No. 1, Bronx PC, Bronx, NY. Bid Date 6/11/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number Q1316-C.

ERIE COUNTY

Provide Security System Design, Pharmacy, Buffalo PC, Buffalo, NY. Bid Date 7/9/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number 43601-E.

GREENE COUNTY

Replace Steam Heating System with Hydronic Heating System, Building No. 1, Coxsackie CF, West Coxsackie, NY. Bid Date 6/4/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number M2735-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $50,000 - $100,000. Project Number M2735-E.

HVAC: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number M2735-H.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Upgrade Electrical Site Distribution System & Generators, Groveland CF, Sonyea, NY. Bid Date 6/11/2008

CONSULTANT STANDALONE: Estimate $0.00Project Number 41820-+.

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 41820-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $6,000,000 - $7,000,000. Project Number 41820-E.

HVAC: Estimate $25,000 - $50,000. Project Number 41820-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $25,000 - $50,000. Project Number 41820-P.

Replace Cell Doors, Various Facilities-Syracuse Region, Livingston CF, Sonyea, NY. Bid Date 6/4/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43737-C.

RENSSELAER COUNTY

Provide Roof Exhaust System, Maintenance Headquarters, Region 1 Defreestville, Defreestville, NY. Bid Date 6/11/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number 43117-C.

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $25,000 - $50,000. Project Number 43117-E.

HVAC: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 43117-H.

SCHOHARIE COUNTY

Provide Modified Built-Up Roof System, Building No. 14, SUATC- Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY. Bid Date 6/11/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43511-C.

SENECA COUNTY

Repair Piping & Electrical Wiring in Kitchen Area, Building No. 5, Five Points CF, Romulus, NY. Bid Date 5/28/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number M2734-E.

HVAC: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number M2734-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number M2734-P.

WYOMING COUNTY

Roof Replacement and Repairs, Building Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5, Attica CF, Attica, NY. Bid Date 6/4/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 43047-C.

CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES

Project Number S3862 Title Structural Engineering Services Term Contract(s) – Statewide Project Description The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Design & Construction (D&C) intends to contract with up to 2 firms to provide primarily Structural Engineering Services. Firms must possess a strong structural engineering background along with resources to provide any and all field investigations, testing, lab and survey services design and contract document preparation associated with structural engineering. The assigned tasks will primarily be structural in nature with the majority of projects involving rehabilitation of existing facilities. Some work may require hazardous material investigation and design services for the remediation/removal of such materials. These services may be provided by sub-consultants.

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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