Renovate Plant Science Building - Phase 2

The work of this single bid project includes the reconstruction of an existing academic and research facility through a phased gut renovation that includes new floor plan layouts, hazardous material abatement, replacement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, laboratory and support space upgrades, window replacement, elevator modernization, and building envelope improvements to enhance energy performance, accessibility, and code compliance. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) has been adopted for this project. This agreement openly promotes bidding from all contractors – union and non-union. The low bidder must execute and abide by the terms of the project-specific Project Labor Agreement. This Project Labor Agreement also impacts acceptable staffing patterns for the project. The PLA should be read in its entirety by all potential bidders prior to submitting a Proposal. Plans will be available after October 13, 2026, through Dataflow, Inc. (518-463-2192 & https://www.nyplanroom.com/). A project walk-through has been scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 1:00pm, meeting at Room 139, Plant Science Building of Cornell University, 236 Tower Road, City of Ithaca, NY 14853.Please confirm the date/time with the Consultant. Special Notice to Potential Bidders:Please review the Bid and Post Bid Checklist on the Construction Opportunities page on the Fund’s website (https://www.sucf.suny.edu/) for more information on bidder’s qualifications and other requirements. All bidders must present evidence of skill, experience and financial qualifications per the Information to Bidders Section 7 of the project specs. Subcontracting is permitted per Section 2.18 of the SUCF Agreement. Principal subcontractors must be named within 48hrs after the bid opening per the Information for Bidders Section 8. Bidders must submit within 48hrs either the certification of its NYS VendRep questionnaire (preferred), or if not enrolled in VendRep a signed and notarized paper CCA2 form (Version 3/22 only), Attachments A, B, and C, Appendix A form, and work descriptions. In accordance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k All non-technical inquiries regarding this procurement can only be made to the following by email to [email protected]: · Robbilee Luedtke · Kelly Whitbeck · Samantha Lord · Jeremy Clausi · Nora Kanarkiewicz For M/WBE SDVOB related issues only please email [email protected]: · Scott Clay · Joanne Lovelady · Joseph Francis Any contact made to other staff regarding this procurement may disqualify the firm and affect future procurements with government entities in the State of New York. Please refer to OGS’ website (www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/defaultAdvisoryCouncil.html), for more information regarding this law. EEO goals for this project: 6% minority workforce and 3% female workforce Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: none Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 3.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 12.00% WBE Goal: 8.00%