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This is a public tender notice from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for the renovation and asbestos abatement of the 6th floor of the Pearl Building at the New York City College of Technology. The project involves selective demolition, refreshing finishes, installing new walls, floors, doors, and ceilings, as well as new lighting, power receptacles, plumbing fixtures, and signage. HVAC ductwork will be adapted, and existing ductwork, air diffusers, and perimeter radiators will be replaced. New VAVs and fume hoods for the chemistry lab are also included, along with connections for IT/AV equipment, new security cameras, card readers, and sprinkler system replacements. Asbestos abatement must precede all installations. The estimated construction base bid is between $12,500,000 and $13,000,000. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is mandatory for the successful bidder and all subcontractors. Bids must be received by DASNY at 515 Broadway, Albany, NY ****, by 2:00 PM local time on May 5, 2026. Bids will be opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at NYCCT, 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York, **** bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Contract documents can be viewed and purchased online from Camelot Print and Copy Centers. Bidders must be registered planholders to be officially recognized. The notice also outlines restrictions on communications during the procurement process, designating specific staff for inquiries. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience in similar work and provide a list of five completed contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity within the last ten years. Compliance with New York State business registration requirements is mandatory. Contract security, EEO/AA insurance, and the NY State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire are required. Bid results will be available on DASNY's website.
The bid notice states that only those bids in the hands of DASNY, available to be read at 2:00 PM local time on May 5, 2026, will be considered.
The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) has determined that its interest in obtaining the best work at the lowest possible price, preventing favoritism, fraud and corruption, and other considerations such as the impact of delay, the possibility of cost savings advantages and any local history of labor unrest are best met by use of a project labor agreement PLA on this project.
The bidder or its principals shall have a minimum of five 5 years experience in similar work and shall provide to the owner on the minimum qualifications form a list of five 5 contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity to this project completed or substantially completed within the last ten 10 years.
A pre bid meeting will be held on April 20, 2026, at 10:00 am at nycct, 300 jay street, brooklyn, new york, **** prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.
The construction base bid is estimated at 12,500,000 to 13,000,000.
