Animal Services Kennel Replacement

The contract involves a comprehensive renovation of the Rochester Animal Services facility at 184 Verona Street, focusing on upgrading key areas such as kennels, windows, exterior doors, and flooring. The project includes demolishing existing kennels, installing new kennel systems with doors and panels, and reconfiguring floor drains to improve functionality. Interior enhancements encompass new flooring, ceilings, and finishes, alongside significant modifications to electrical, teledata, HVAC, fire alarm, and security systems to modernize and ensure safety compliance. The work is scheduled for completion within 180 days, with a project value estimated between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Bidders are encouraged to review the detailed bid documents available at City Hall or through BIDNET, with submissions due by December 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. The contract does not specify a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside but sets goals for minority-owned subcontracting at 20% and women-owned subcontracting at 10%. The project is located within Monroe County, New York, and is managed by the City of Rochester. There have been no prior contracts awarded for similar work to the same entities within the past five years. The primary contact for this project is Junior Architect Angelina Hawken.