Replace Water Mains

The New York State Office of General Services is soliciting bids for Project No. 47680-C to replace water mains at the State Office Building Campus in Albany, New York, specifically at Building 5. The estimated contract value is between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000, with a performance period of 300 days following approval by the Comptroller. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 5, 2025, and must be submitted via the Bid Express portal. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., requiring 48-hour advance scheduling and strict adherence to security protocols, including photo identification and vehicle searches. Financial requirements include a bid security of $90,000 and performance and labor/material bonds each totaling 100 percent of the contract value. The project mandates specific socioeconomic participation goals, including a 30 percent total goal for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (split equally at 15 percent for MBE and 15 percent for WBE) and a 3 percent goal for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. Bidders must comply with State Finance Law and Public Buildings Law, including strict communication restrictions during the procurement period. Preferential award consideration may be granted to certified MWBE or SDVOB bidders who submit proposals within 10 percent of the lowest responsible bid.