Remove Fire Suppression Systems, Various Locations

Solicitation Q1882HNE, issued by the New York State Office of General Services on behalf of the Office of Information Technology Services, seeks contractors for the removal of fire suppression systems and the installation of new HVAC, electrical, and fire protection systems at various ITS facilities in Albany, New York. The project is divided into three trades: HVAC (Q1882-H), Fire Protection/Sprinkler (Q1882-N), and Electrical (Q1882-E). The total estimated contract value ranges from 600,000 to 1,250,000 dollars, with specific estimates of 250,000 to 500,000 dollars for HVAC and Electrical, and 100,000 to 250,000 dollars for Fire Protection. The period of performance is 386 days following contract approval by the Comptroller. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on November 5, 2025, and must be submitted via the Bid Express portal or delivered to the OGS Division of Contract Management in Albany. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 23, 2025, and requires 48-hour advance notice and photo identification for all attendees. Requirements include a bid security of 21,800 dollars and 100 percent performance and payment bonds. While MWBE goals are set at 0 percent, there is a 3 percent participation goal for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB). Additionally, a preference provision applies where certified MWBE bidders within 10 percent of the lowest bid may be deemed the apparent low bidder. Bidders must strictly adhere to restricted period communication rules, contacting only designated OGS staff to avoid bid rejection.