23-008 Troy Public Library - #85993

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

(LEGAL NOTICE)

The Troy Public Library will receive sealed bids for Complete HVAC System Design at the Troy Public Library located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180 prior to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will be received at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Paul Hicok Program Room, Troy, New York 12180, Attention: Christiann Gibeau, Interim Library Director. It is deemed the responsibility of all prospective bidders to ensure that bids are delivered in a timely manner to the location and office of the person indicated herein.

The Work of the project will be let in three (3) prime contracts as follows:

• Contract No. 1 - General Construction Work.

• Contract No. 2 – HVAC Work

• Contract No. 3 – Electrical Work

Complete sets of Bidding and Contract Documents in electronic format will be available starting 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from Camelot Print and Copy Centers, 630 Columbia Street Extension, Latham, NY 12110, Tel: (518) 435-9696; e-mail camelotbids@teamcamelot.com; website www.camelotplanroom.com.

Bid and Contract Documents may be examined without charge by accessing the Camelot plan room at www.camelotplanroom.com and clicking on the Public Projects tab at the top left. To obtain the Bid and Contract Documents, all Bidders must register at www.camelotplanroom.com, log into their account and place an order for a digital download of the complete electronic set of Bidding and Contract Documents for the fee of $15.00. Registered plan holders may purchase printed copies of the Bidding and Contract Documents for the cost of printing, plus shipping and handling by ordering directly through Camelot. Costs for printed documents and shipping and handling are non-refundable.

Please note Camelot Print and Copy Centers (www.camelotplanroom.com) is the designated location and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are required to register with Camelot to become a registered plan holder and ensure receipt of all necessary information, including notices of bid addenda.

A fully executed Contractor’s Qualification Statement AIA Document A305 and Exhibits A, B, C and D, Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications for Historic Restoration Work, Bid Security, Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Certification, Certificate of Compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, NYSDOS Form A, NYSDOS Form B, and NYSDOS Form D must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. A one hundred percent (100%) Payment Bond and a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond will be required of the successful bidder at the time of contract signing.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the entrance to the Troy Public Library located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180. Attendance at the prebid meeting is not mandatory for submitting a bid but is strongly encouraged.

Prospective bidders may request clarifications of the Bid Documents from the Architect by contacting Thaler Reilly Wilson Architecture and Preservation, LLP, by e-mail to suytiepo@trw-arch.com . All questions must be submitted via e-mail, no phone calls will be accepted. All e-mails must have the subject line "Complete HVAC System Design at Troy Public Library".

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to payment of NYS Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rates, Davis Bacon Wages Rates, equal employment opportunity requirements, and all other federal, New York State and local requirements.

Funding for this project comes in part through a grant from New York State Department of State in support of the City of Troy's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), a grant from the City of Troy using the funds awarded by the United States Government through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (“SLFRF”) under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), and a grant from New York State under the Funding for State Aid for Library Construction.

Under Article 15A, Executive Law, the State of New York is committed to providing Minority and Women Owned Business (MWBE) equal opportunity to participate in government contracts. The following goals have been set for this project: 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 15% Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE). The successful bidder will be required to furnish reports showing the participation of various business enterprises of subcontractors and suppliers on the contract. Please note the MWBE requirements apply to the grant award amount of $650,000.00, not to the total project cost.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Contract will be awarded by the Troy Public Library which reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids.

By order of the Troy Public Library.