Chiller Replacement With Associated Asbestos and Hazardous Waste Abatement Building 203 - General Construction

Question Deadline 11/03/2023 at 5:00 PM ET DASNY will not be responsible for receipt of bids which do not comply with these instructions. All individuals who plan to attend pre-bid meetings or bid openings in person will be required to present government-issued picture identification to building security officials and obtain a visitors pass prior to attending the bid opening. Individuals and entities submitting bids in person or by private delivery services should allow sufficient time for processing through building security to assure that bids are received prior to the deadline for submitting bids. Bid results can be viewed electronically. In accordance with State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between DASNY personnel and a prospective bidder during the procurement process. Designated staff for this solicitation is: Christopher Aldrich, Project Manager, 515 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207, 315-403-1308, caldrich@dasny.org (the Owner's Representative) and DASNY at ccontracts@dasny.org. Contacts made to other DASNY personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the prospective bidder and affect future procurements with governmental entities in the State of New York. A complete set of Contract Documents may be viewed and/or purchased electronically from Camelot Print and Copy Centers. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. DASNY takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. In addition, prospective bidders are advised that the Contract Documents for this Project contain new "GENERAL CONDITIONS for CONSTRUCTION" dated June 17, 2021, that contain significant revisions from those documents previously contained in DASNY's Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are further advised to review applicable sections of these General Conditions for any potential impact on their bid price prior to submittal of the bid. The plan holders list and a list of interested subcontractors and material suppliers may be viewed electronically. To view the Contract Documents electronically. Printed sets of the Contract Documents are also available to planholders for an additional cost and may be ordered through the online planroom or by mailing a check. The purchase of the digital downloads and printed sets are non-refundable and non-returnable. Please contact Camelot's Bid Department at (518) 435-9696 or email them at camelotbids@teamcamelot.com for more information. If you are ordering by mail, please include ALL the following on a transmittal with your check or money order: Company Name Address (physical address only) Contact Person Phone Number Email (for communication including addendum notifications) Company Fax number FedEx or UPS shipping account number Please include your Federal ID number, telephone and fax numbers on your Bank Check or Postal Money Order. NOTE: Bid due date is subject to change if Contract Documents are not available when requested, therefore, please call to confirm the availability of Contract Documents. If the Contract Documents will not be picked up by the purchaser, the purchaser will need to provide an account number for shipping of the documents or send an additional non-refundable check for $20 payable to Camelot Print and Copy Centers. In the amount of five percent (5%) of the base bid amount, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check of the bidder made payable to the Dormitory Authority or by a bid bond prepared on the form of bid bond included in the Contract Documents, duly executed by the bidder as principal, and the surety thereon. Simultaneously with the delivery of the signed Agreement, the successful bidder shall furnish to the Owner and maintain, at its own cost and expense a Performance Bond in an amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount as security for faithful performance of the Contract and also a Payment Bond in an amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount for the payment of all persons performing labor under the Contract or furnishing materials for the Contract. The Performance Bond and Payment Bond surety must be authorized to do business in New York State by the NYS Department of Financial Services, rated at least A- by A.M. Best and Company or meet such other requirements as are acceptable to the Owner in its sole and exclusive discretion. Award of the Contract shall be made to the bidder submitting the lowest bid, if: 1. In the opinion of the Owner, the bid is responsive to the bid solicitation, and such bidder is qualified to perform the Work involved, is responsible and reliable. 2. The bidder submits required documents as described under Section 17.0 - Forms and Documents. 3. On contracts of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) or more, the bidder furnishes within Seventy two (72) hours after low bidder notification, documentation of efforts to encourage the participation of New York State enterprises as suppliers and subcontractors. Also, in a post-award compliance report, furnish documentation of efforts to provide notification to New York State residents of employment opportunities, through the New York State Job Service Division, or provide such notification in a manner consistent with existing collective bargaining contracts or agreements. B. Alternates, if stated in the Form of Bid, shall be chosen at the sole and exclusive discretion of the Owner when awarding the Contract. Alternates shall be listed in their order of priority, and acceptance shall be made in the same order, except that the Owner, at its sole and exclusive discretion, may by-pass any Maintenance or Warranty Service Alternates. The lowest bid will then be determined by adding, to the bidder's total base bid, all Alternates chosen by the Owner. C. The Owner reserves the sole and exclusive right to reject any bid or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities or omissions in any bid received or to afford any bidder an opportunity to remedy any informality or irregularity. D. The execution of the Agreement shall not be construed as a guarantee by the Owner that the plant, equipment, and the general scheme of proposed operations of a bidder is either adequate or suitable for the satisfactory performance of the Work or that other data supplied by a bidder is accurate. The Owner reserves the sole and exclusive right to reject any bid or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities or omissions in any bid received or to afford any bidder an opportunity to remedy any informality or irregularity.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Wall Coverings, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Metal Storage Shelving, Wardrobe and Closet Specialties, Closet and Utility Shelving.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Collection and Disposal Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Art, Window Treatments, Casework, Furnishings and Accessories, Seating.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation, Integrated Automation Network Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Battery Equipment, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.