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 (02/28/2008; 1337)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for seven construction contracts representing more than $3.2 MILLION in construction, providing work in five 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.

KINGS COUNTY

Provide CCTV Modifications, Building Nos. 1, 2, 9, 23 and 33, Kingsboro PC, Brooklyn, NY. Bid Date 4/30/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate Under $25,000. Project Number 43500-E.

ORLEANS COUNTY

Upgrade Heating and Plumbing System, Building No. 7 and Provide Above-Ground Piping, Building Nos. 7 to 14, Albion CF, Albion, NY. Bid Date 4/2/2008

ELECTRICAL: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number 42359-E. HVAC: Estimate $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Project Number 42359-H.

PLUMBING: Estimate $500,000 - $1,000,000. Project Number 42359-P.

RICHMOND COUNTY

Upgrade Tank Monitoring System, Building Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14 & 15, South Beach PC, Staten Island, NY. Bid Date 3/19/2008

HVAC: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number Q1289-H.

SENECA COUNTY

Rehabilitate Finish Water Tank, Willard Drug Treatment Center, Willard, NY. Bid Date 4/2/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $100,000 - $250,000. Project Number Q1245-C.

ST LAWRENCE COUNTY

Replace Powerhouse Roof, Riverview CF, Ogdensburg, NY. Bid Date 3/26/2008

CONSTRUCTION: Estimate $250,000 - $500,000. Project Number M2724-C.

CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES

Project Number: S3515

Title: Provide RMU Prototype

Project Description: The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Design & Construction (D&C) representing the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) intends to contract with a design consultant firm(s) for design and construction phase services to provide housing units and program space. The project(s) may include secure housing, office, and program space for inmates at various correctional facilities. The projects may be either new buildings or renovation of existing space and will need to meet Executive Order 111 and LEED.

Project Number: S3716

Title CM Services - Provide Central Warehouse & Pharmacy - Midstate CF Renovate C&E Wings Walsh Medical RMU - Mohawk CF

Project Description: The New York State Office of General Services Design and Construction Group (D&C), on behalf of the New York State Department of Correctional Services, is seeking Letters of Interest from qualified construction management firms to oversee both of the following projects, which are anticipated to start concurrently:• A new central warehouse and pharmacy building in proximity to Marcy, NY. The estimated construction cost is $18,000,000.• Renovation of C and E wings, and construction of a new wing at the Walsh Medical RMU in proximity to Rome, NY. The estimated construction cost is $21,000,000.Construction management services may include constructability review, cost projections and review, value engineering, bid-document review, schedulers, superintendents, inspectors and project management.

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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