The City of New York’s Department of Design & Construction is seeking a qualified firm to provide special‑inspection and laboratory‑testing services for the comprehensive roof‑upgrade of the Bronx Family Criminal Courthouse. The project replaces 45,300 sf of roofing across 26 separate roof sections, repairs concrete decks, upgrades roof‑rail guards, retrofits roof drains, and replaces two rooftop units (RTUs). The contractor must be a NYC‑registered Special Inspection Agency (Class 1), hold appropriate professional licenses, and provide on‑site inspections, progress reporting, and lab testing in accordance with NYC Building Code and Energy Code requirements. The award ceiling for this M/WBE small‑purchase contract is $380,000, with strict reporting, record‑keeping, and subcontractor‑approval obligations.
• Replace existing roofing systems (cold‑applied liquid and paver‑protected liquid) on 26 roofs.
• Perform structural repairs, install new roof rail guards, retrofit all roof drains.
• Replace two existing RTUs and reconnect electrical systems, install exterior lighting.
• Conduct special inspections, progress inspections, and laboratory testing (concrete, masonry, soil, asphalt, etc.) per NYC Building Code Chapter 17 and Energy Conservation Code.
• Provide daily inspection reports, monthly status reports, ADA compliance reports, and final documentation; maintain records for six years.
• Must meet M/WBE small‑purchase requirements, submit a staffing plan, and comply with insurance, bonding, and MWBE participation rules.