M/WBE & DBE Subcontracting Partners for Air Control Tower in Suffolk County

The project involves constructing a new Air Traffic Control Tower at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, NY, with an estimated budget of $15-20 million. The scope encompasses a wide range of construction activities, including masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, elevators, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, as well as exterior improvements. The contract is funded by the NYSDOT and FAA, with specific participation goals for disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses, including a 10% DBE requirement and EEO targets of 5.8% minorities and 6.9% women. The project also emphasizes subcontracting opportunities with goals of 6% for minority-owned, 7% for women-owned, and 10% for disadvantaged-owned subcontractors. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for October 15 and submit their bids by November 12. The contract is managed through the New York Subcontract Opportunities portal, where all bid documents can be accessed. This opportunity is issued by Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc., and is part of a larger effort to modernize airport infrastructure in Suffolk County. The project aims to promote inclusive participation from small, disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses, aligning with state and federal procurement goals.