47690CHE: Replace Chiller System, Knight Hall & Dorms

Sealed bids for Project Nos. 47690-C, 47690-H and 47690-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction Work, HVAC Work, and Electrical Work, Replace Chiller System, Knight Hall & Dorms, New York State School for the Blind, 2A Richmond Avenue, Batavia (Genesee County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the State Education Department, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, when they will be publicly opened and read.

Sealed bids for Project Nos. 47690-C, 47690-H and 47690-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction Work, HVAC Work, and Electrical Work, Replace Chiller System, Knight Hall & Dorms, New York State School for the Blind, 2A Richmond Avenue, Batavia (Genesee County), NY.

The substantial completion date for this project is **367 days** after the Agreement is approved by the Comptroller.

Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the *Instructions to Bidders* and must be accompanied by a bid security (i.e. certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of **$79,500 for C, $48,900 for H, and $28,400 for E**).

All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond pursuant to Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 for C, between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for H, between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for E.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 9:30 a.m. on November 24, 2026 at Batavia School For The Blind Maintenance Building, 229 State Street Batavia NY. Prospective bidders are urged, but not mandated, to visit the site at this time. [...] Phone the office of Lori Pautler, (585-591-0356) a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit.

Downloading Bidding and Contract Documents for this project, along with the submission of Bidder Questions and Electronic Bidding are available through OGS Design & Construction's electronic bidding service, Bid Express at the following link: http://www.bidexpress.com

The Office of General Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids.