Notice Details

Bids are being solicited on behalf of the City University Construction Fund (CUCF) by LiRo Program and Construction Management PE, P.C. for the partial renovation of the Cellar, 1st Floor Lobby and Elevators; MEP upgrades; and the construction of a new one story Addition at the Field Building, 17 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Renovations consist of but are not limited to selective abatement and demolition, excavation, foundations, underpinning, grade beams, caissons, concrete slabs, structural steel framing, exterior masonry, metal panel façade, windows, roofing, interior carpentry, masonry walls, flooring, ceilings, interior finishes, new electrical service and distribution, mechanical systems, fire protection systems, fire alarm, security systems, telecommunications and rehabilitation of six (6) high rise elevators. Bidders are directed to review the contract documents for the complete scope of work. The work is being bid as a single prime GC contract with the expected cost ranging from $62,000,000 to $68,000,000. Bid Documents will be available for downloading starting on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at www.lirobiddocuments.com. Prospective bidders may also request bid documents on electronic media in the format of a CD or DVD. Bidders are instructed to check the website periodically for any addenda that may be issued prior to submitting their bid. Any issues pertaining to the downloading of bid documents, or to request the bid documents on electronic media should be directed to the LiRo contact person named below. Cecelia Doty, LiRo Program and Construction Management PE, P.C.c/o Baruch College 17 Lexington Ave, New York, N.Y. 10010 Tel: 646-660-6057 Fax: 646-660-6055 E-Mail: dotyc.liro@twcmetrobiz.com. A site visit and pre-bid conference has been scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:00AM. Attendance by any potential bidders, subcontractors and suppliers is strongly encouraged. All attendees are to meet in Mason Hall on the 1st Floor of Baruch College’s Field Building located at 17 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010. All pre-bid questions must be in writing and must be received at dotyc.liro@twcmetrobiz.com no later than 4:00PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Any questions or requests for clarification received after this time and date will not be accepted. The Bidder shall not be permitted to subcontract work totaling an amount more than 90 percent of the total bid amount.
The Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Business (SDVOB) goals for this project are 18 percent for MBE, 12 percent for WBE, and a good faith effort for SDVOB. All work is being performed under a Project Labor Agreement and the bidder will be required to assent to the terms of a Project Labor Agreement. All Bids shall be delivered and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 to LiRo Program and Construction Management PE, P.C., Attention: Cecelia Doty, c/o City University of New York (CUNY), 555 West 57th Street, 16th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10019. Bids will be received Monday through Friday during regular business hours but no later than the date and time specified above. No electronic or fax bids will be accepted. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened at the offices of the City University of New York (CUNY) located on the 16th Floor at 555 West 57th Street New York, N.Y. 10019 at 1:00PM on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Bidders are requested to limit attendance to no more than two representatives. Any problems or concerns regarding this procurement process should be directed to CUCF/CUNY Authorized Agency Contacts, Michael Feeney and Michael Rabin, by email at: cuny.builds@cuny.edu. All other questions and communications must be directed to LiRo Program and Construction Management, P.E. P.C. at dotyc.liro@twcmetrobiz.com . This project is governed by the NYS Procurement Lobby Act set forth in State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k.