47690CHE: Replace Chiller System, Knight Hall & Dorms

The New York State Office of General Services, on behalf of the State Education Department, is soliciting bids for the replacement of the chiller system at Knight Hall and Dorms, located at the New York State School for the Blind in Batavia, New York. The project is divided into three separate contracts: Construction Work (Project 47690-C), HVAC Work (Project 47690-H), and Electrical Work (Project 47690-E). The estimated contract values range from 2 to 3 million dollars for construction, 1 to 2 million dollars for HVAC, and 500,000 to 1 million dollars for electrical work. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on December 9, 2026, and must include specific bid security amounts: 79,500 dollars for Project C, 48,900 dollars for Project H, and 28,400 dollars for Project E. Substantial completion is required within 367 days of the agreement's approval by the Comptroller, and successful bidders must provide performance and labor and material bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a specific preference for NYS-certified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) that submit a bid within 10 percent of the lowest bid, provided the bid is 1,737,918 dollars or less. The solicitation establishes an overall MWBE participation goal of 30 percent, split equally between MBE and WBE goals of 15 percent each. Additionally, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals are set at 6 percent for the construction trade, 3 percent for the electrical trade, and 3 percent for the HVAC trade. Bidders must also comply with State Finance Law restrictions regarding communication during the restricted period.