ROUND 2 -81626Y0770--81626Y0760-81626ME028 - New Office Spaces at 13th Floor Hirsch

The City of New York Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is soliciting proposals exclusively from City Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) under the M/WBE Small Purchase Method per New York City Procurement Policy. This Firm Fixed Price contract covers construction services for two new office spaces on the 13th floor of the OCME Hirsch building located at 421 East 26th Street, New York. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and related services to deliver completed office spaces compliant with applicable codes, OEM specifications, and environmental standards. The work includes installation tasks such as metal framing, drywall, insulation, doors, HVAC systems, painting, and air balancing, with a mandatory one-year performance period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PASSPort procurement portal by December 26, 2025, with strict adherence to submission requirements and supporting documentation including insurance certificates and affirmations. The contract imposes rigorous compliance obligations regarding labor standards, insurance coverage, and data security aligned with New York City Administrative Code provisions and Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules. Contractors must ensure payment of prevailing or living wages, maintain certified payroll records, and uphold whistleblower protections. Insurance requirements specify coverage for workers’ compensation, commercial auto liability, professional liability, crime, and potentially cyber liability contingent on risk assessment. Inspection and final acceptance authority rests solely with OCME representatives, who will evaluate the work against contract specifications and national standards to confirm completion. The contract incorporates mandated vendor responsibility disclosures and enforces penalty provisions for labor law violations, unauthorized work, or data breaches, including possible withholding of payments. Subcontracting and assignment require prior authorization, carrying identical compliance responsibilities. This procurement emphasizes transparency, accountability, and support for City-certified M/WBE firms to promote equitable contracting while delivering essential construction services for OCME facilities.