Construction Works for the Chancery Remodeling Project – Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations invites qualified General Contractors to register for a restricted competitive bidding process for the chancery remodeling project at 335 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 (Bid Notice No. 2026-7). The building consists of one basement level and twelve above-grade stories (approximately 79,658 sq. ft.). Scope of Work: Replacement and upgrade of HVAC systems (including removal of existing equipment and the cooling tower, installation of a new VRF system, ductwork, controls, testing, adjusting, and balancing); fire alarm system upgrades and associated fire-protection improvements; replacement and upgrade of telecommunications and IT systems; lighting replacement; associated architectural and interior work; and coordination of required NYC DOB/FDNY permits, inspections, testing, and closeout procedures. Base Price (Estimated Amount): USD 4,079,000. Contract Type: Fixed lump-sum contract. Construction Period: 12 months from contract execution. Eligibility (Summary): General Contractors (or equivalent) registered to conduct business in New York State and qualified to perform construction work in New York City, including compliance with applicable NYC DOB/FDNY requirements. Applicants must have completed, as a general or prime contractor, at least one similar remodeling project valued at USD 3,059,250 or more within the five (5) years preceding the Bid Notice date. Full eligibility requirements are provided in the Bidding Information and Instructions. Bid Schedule (U.S. Eastern Time): November 12, 2026 (Thursday), 6:00 p.m.: Deadline for bid registration and eligibility documents. In-person delivery only; submissions by mail will not be accepted. November 13, 2026 (Friday): Notification of eligibility results and distribution of Drawings and Specifications to eligible firms only. November 16, 2026 (Monday), 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for mandatory site briefing preregistration. November 17–20, 2026: Mandatory site briefing by appointment. Bids submitted by firms that fail to attend the required briefing will be deemed invalid. November 20, 2026 (Friday), 4:00 p.m.: Deadline for bidder questions by email. November 24, 2026 (Tuesday): Issuance of responses to bidder questions. December 8, 2026 (Tuesday), 2:00 p.m.: Final bid submission deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically through the channel designated by the Owner. Bid Security: At least five percent (5%) of the Bid Price, to be submitted with the bid in accordance with the Bidding Information and Instructions. Award: Bid evaluation and contract award will be conducted in accordance with the criteria and procedures established in the Bidding Information and Instructions. Bidding Documents: The Bid Notice and Bidding Information and Instructions are available on the Mission's website (https://un.mofa.go.kr/un-en/brd/m_23129/view.do?seq=152&page=1). Detailed Drawings and Specifications will be provided only to eligible firms that have submitted the required Security Pledge (Confidentiality Agreement). This procurement is conducted by a foreign diplomatic mission under its own Bidding Documents and is not a New York State agency procurement. ContactYire Hwang, Senior Administrative OfficerPermanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United NationsTel: +1-212-439-4084Email: contact@example.gov