2025 - Asbestos Abatement Project for Building 8 (NYS Small Business)

Please note: Capital District DDSOO – Asbestos Abatement Project for Building 8 is one procurement that has two ads posted: one representing opportunity type MWBE or SDVOB Discretionary between $50k - $1.5M, and the other for opportunity type NYS Small Business or Recycled Tech Discretionary between $50k - $500k. The description and bid documents for this procurement are exactly the same for each posting other than the difference in opportunity type. Only one award will be issued dependent upon the vendor’s status as MWBE/SDVOB or NYS Small Business. OPWDD’s Contract Management Unit for Capital District DDSOO is soliciting quotes from responsible and qualified MWBE, SDVOB, or NYS Small Business contractors to perform Asbestos Abatement services for Building 8. The Scope of Work includes, but not limited to, determining a need for any variances, asbestos abatement, disposal of asbestos containing materials, and a site clean-up for Building 8, located at 500 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304. A Mandatory Site Visit has been scheduled for 1:30PM on October 14, 2025, any interested contractor MUST attend the Mandatory Site Visit in order to submit a quote. Pre-registration or advanced confirmation is not required. Please plan to meet at the Building 1 Security Desk, located at 500 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304 at the scheduled date and time. For inquiries regarding the Mandatory Site Visit, please contact Nathan Pannone, Plant Superintendent at +1 (555) 000-0000. The Contract and its subcontractors must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and submit their Certificate of Contractor Registration at the time of the bid submission for any Article 8 Project. Pursuant to its discretionary authority under Article 15-A and 17-B of the New York State Executive Law and State Finance Law section 160(8) – Empire State Development Corporation Certified Minority or Woman Owned Business (MWBE), New York State Office of General Services Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SVDOB), or New Yok State Small Businesses only. Please provide a copy of your firm’s certification documents when submitting a quote. State Finance Law 160 (8), defines the terms “small business concern” or “small business“ as a business which is resident in New York State, is independently owned and operated, is not dominate in its field, and employs one hundred (100) or less persons. References, experience, financial resources, and applicable insurances are required. The bidder or its principals must be able to provide at least three (3) references (Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address) associated with three (3) different projects (OGS, public, or private sector) of similar scope and size to the one identified in this RFQ that can provide evidence of the Contractor having experience in related work. The Bidder will be required to comply with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances governing the performance of Asbestos Abatement. The Contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder that provides the lowest Total Cost for Asbestos Abatement for Building 8. Prevailing wage will apply to this contract. Quotes must be received no later than October 28, 2025. Due date:10/28/2025 Contract term: 2025 County(ies): Schenectady Location: 500 Balltown Road, Building 8, Schenectady, NY 12304