METRO – Babcock Bus Garage Roof Replacement

The work shall include, but not be limited to: Architectural: the removal of the existing pvc roof assemblies down to the existing roof decks (types vary) for eight (8) roof surfaces. Removals will include edge metals, penetration flashings, and curb flashings. New work includes: installation of a new insulated KEE PVC roof system, roof access ladders, edge metals, expansion joint assemblies and flashings for a complete roof installation. The existing roof scuttle is to be raised and reset to accommodate additional insulation thicknesses. The existing stair to the roof scuttle is to be replaced with a ships ladder. A ballasted guardrail system is included in limited locations. The tracks for the existing overhead doors between the maintenance bays and the bus garage are to be temporarily detached from the structural concrete Tees above and temporarily supported during the installation of the carbon fiber reinforcement on the noted structural Tees. Door tracks are to be resuspended. Acoustic baffles surrounding the concrete Tees receiving carbon fiber reinforcing will be removed and replaced. Painting of gas lines and scuttle blocking. Intumescent paint is to be applied to a new steel angle. Structural: Four existing concrete roof Tees are to be reinforced with carbonfiber reinforced polymer plates and fabric end wraps. Prep the concrete surfaces for the CFRP installation after the attached mechanicals and piping are detached and temporarily supported. A new steel angle is to be installed below a small roof edge (Roof G) to reinforce the existing roof deck to wall connection. New vertical steel C-channels will be installed between existing steel structure members to provide bracing for a new roof ladder at roof ‘D’. MEP: Base Bid work will include: the reflashing of five (5) air handler unit curbs. Existing fans are to be salvaged, cleaned and serviced, thenreinstalled on taller insulated curbs. Several fans are to be replaced as scheduled, including taller insulated curbs. Controls are to be inspected and serviced as required for proper function. Replacement of A/C units. Installation of a new lightening protection system. Plumbing to include new roof drain components and vent extensions. All MEP work to include the extension and reconnection of utilities to each rooftop mechanical unit. Temporary disconnection/ reconnection and shoring of existing mechanicals and piping within the bus garage will be required to facilitate the CFRP installation on designated structural concrete Tees. An existing large, ballasted communications antenna is to be temporarily disconnected to replace the roof system below its base. Disconnection of this antenna affects another facility. Coordination will be required with: Transwave Communication Systems. Refer to item section 1.2, A, 1, c, i. for contact information. The contract includes Add-Alternates for the installation of mechanical roof top units. Refer to specification 012300 "Alternates for additional information. The Contract Documents may be examined in the 7th Floor Conference Room, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203 or on the NFTA’s Engineering Branch website at www.nftaengineering.com. Online registration is required to become a Document Holder and obtain Contract Documents. Copies of the Contract Documents are available at no cost and may be requested from Cindy Cirbus at 716-855-7342 or fax 716-855-7447 or downloaded from the NFTA’s Engineering Branch website. The Contract Documents may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or sent via courier billed to the requester. Shipping costs are non-refundable. The NFTA reserves the right to waive irregularities, to reject any or all bids and to extend the bidding period. Bid security must accompany each bid and must be in an amount not less than ten percent of the total bid price if the base bid exceeds $50,000.00. Bid security may be submitted prior to bid opening either electronically utilizing Surety2000 at www.surety2000.com, or delivered to the NFTA in an opaque sealed envelope. Details for electronic submission are provided on the NFTA’s Engineering Branch website. In the event a bidder utilizes an offline bid but provides bid security electronically the electronic bid bond number must be submitted with the offline bid. The Contractor shall perform not less than 50% of the Work with its own forces. The time of completion for the project is 371 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, including anticipated winter shutdown. Liquidated damages will be assessed against the Contractor for its failure to complete the project within the time specified. See specification 01 11 00 Summary of Work. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held February 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm at the MTC, 1st Floor Conference Room, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. A walk-through of the facility will be conducted directly following the Pre-Bid conference. Closed-toe shoes and safety glasses are required. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 17.00% WBE Goal: 13.00%