Description
Queens Museum Expansion – Phase 2 is a comprehensive renovation and addition project for the Queens Museum in Queens, NY. The work is classified as a Level‑2 alteration and includes partial demolition of the south façade, interior demolition, historic‑material restoration, new structural steel, partitions, doors, finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire‑alarm, security, elevator modernization, and a new children’s museum/gallery space. The contract will be awarded to a single prime contractor who must supply all labor, materials, and equipment, including a $900 k FF&E allowance and an estimated procurement value of roughly $35 M. The bid window opens on June 15, 2026 (11:30 am‑2:00 pm) with a virtual bid opening at 2:30 pm, and a pre‑bid site visit was held on May 4, 2026. Anticipated construction start is September 10, 2026 and the project is slated to finish by August 30, 2028.
• Scope covers demolition, structural steel, masonry, interior finishes, M/E systems, fire‑alarm, BMS, security‑CCTV, AV/IT, and FF&E installation.
• Mandatory proprietary items must be sourced from specified manufacturers (e.g., Johnson Controls Metasys, ExacqVision, GAL freight‑elevator components).
• Project includes community‑hiring and MWBE participation goals; contractors must submit an M/WBE utilization plan with the bid.
• Estimated contract value ≈ $35 million; schedule ~24 months; requires full bonding, insurance, and licensing (e.g., asbestos, elevator, HVAC).