AUTOMATIC DOOR ACTUATORS INSTALLATION AT VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTER

Paul Smith's College of Arts and Sciences is soliciting bids for the installation of two pairs of automatic door actuators tied to power-operated controls for the public restrooms at the Visitor Interpretive Center in New York. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment, ensuring strict compliance with ICC A117.1, ADAAG, ANSI/BHMA A156.10, and ANSI/BHMA A156.19 standards. Additionally, the installation must adhere to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and local New York Building Codes, specifically requiring systems to fail-safe and unlock upon fire alarm activation. Key deliverables include a signed AAADM compliance certificate for each door, operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, and staff training. Qualified bidders must possess all required New York State licenses and permits and demonstrate experience with similar commercial or institutional mechanical upgrades. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Submissions must be delivered as a single consolidated file via email to [email hidden] by 12:00 PM EST on December 1, 2026, following a specific subject line format. Required documentation includes a signed non-collusive bidding certification, a proposed work schedule, itemized pricing, and various state-mandated certifications regarding ethics, sexual harassment prevention, and gender-based violence. The project is subject to New York State prevailing wage laws, and the successful vendor must be registered with the Office of the New York State Comptroller VendRep System.