Long Beach Police Department New Exterior Storage Facility at 1 West Chester St.

The contract involves constructing and installing a premanufactured five-sided enclosure to serve as an exterior vehicle storage facility for the Long Beach Police Department, located at 1 West Chester St., Long Beach, NY. The project has a performance period of 180 days, with a notably short completion window of 10 days after the notice to proceed, and includes strict requirements for bonding, bid security, and timely completion, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day for delays. Bidders must submit a non-refundable $50 fee to obtain plans and specifications, which are available through the Department of Public Works, and are required to meet specific MWBE participation goals of 5% for minority-owned and 5% for women-owned businesses, with mandatory submission of the New York State Vendor Questionnaire and MWBE Utilization Plan. The procurement is open to responsible bidders, with the award going to the lowest qualified responsible bidder, and the city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The contractual framework references key provisions such as the necessity for performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value, compliance with MWBE and equal opportunity policies, and adherence to local procurement regulations. The solicitation emphasizes responsibility criteria, including past performance and ability to meet project timelines, and mandates attendance at a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025. While no federal FAR clauses are explicitly incorporated, the contract aligns with New York State laws governing public works, including bonding requirements under Section 137 of the State Finance Law. The project scope, technical specifications, and detailed contractual obligations are contained within the plans and specifications obtainable from the city, and all bid submissions must be sealed and delivered to the Department of Public Works by November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM.