Description
Construction of the Seneca Park Zoo Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza Phase 2 involves a comprehensive, multi‑trade building project in Rochester, NY. The scope is split into five distinct trade categories—General Construction, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical & Fire Alarm, and Sitework—each solicited separately, allowing vendors to bid on specific portions of the overall work. The project totals roughly $307 million in base‑bid amounts, indicating a large‑scale, complex undertaking that includes structural work, building services, utilities, and site preparation.
• General Construction: structural build‑out of the exhibit and plaza (base bids range $39.6‑$42.8 M).
• Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical & Fire Alarm: installation of all building systems (combined base bids ≈ $140 M).
• Sitework: civil works, grading, utilities, and related infrastructure (base bids ≈ $24 M).
• All trades were bid separately; no award has been made yet, and the bid opening occurred on September 16, 2026 at 2 p.m.