OPWDD Broome DDSO Building 3 Chiller Replacement and Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Abatement

DASNY is soliciting bids from Multiple Prime HVAC and Electrical Contractors for the following Scope of Work to be performed at the Broome Developmental Center. The project consists phased replacement of the existing Chiller equipment over the course of two winters.  Phase 1 to be completed by April 30, 2025, and Phase 2 to be completed by April 30, 2026.

There will be separate contracts for HVAC and Electrical. Refer to the Project Documents (Project Manual and Drawings) for entire scope of work. Any Asbestos & Hazardous Material Abatement work will fall under the HVAC Contract.  Any plumbing work required is to be performed by Owner.  The scope of work for each includes:

HVAC CONTRACT

Work in the HVAC Contract includes but is not limited to, the following:

Phase 1:

Asbestos Abatement & Hazardous Materials Abatement

Perform hazardous materials abatement for the material types listed below, as detailed in the hazardous materials drawings. Environmental work shall be performed in conjunction with mechanical work for Phase.

1Ensure the environmental removals are coordinated prior to commencement of work.

Surfaces determined to be coated with lead-based paint (LBP) or a lead coating (greater than 1.0 mg/cm2) in the first floor and basement to the phase delineation line on M-105.

Materials identified to be coated with lead-containing paint (less than 1.0 mg/cm2).

Materials identified to be asbestos-containing materials (ACM) on the first floor.

Phase 2:

Demolish and replace condenser water piping with CPVC schedule 80 piping (from the phase delineation in the basement refrigeration room to the cooling tower connections).

Apply firestopping at interior piping penetrations as indicated in the mechanical drawings and per specification 078400 in addition to locations where asbestos abatement and/or hazardous materials abatement was per- formed and fireproofing was damaged or abated.

Perform a rebuild to the two (2) cooling towers followed by an inspection as outlined by the original equipment manufacturer.

Coordinate the storage of the new chillers during Phase 1.

Provide proof of purchase of the two (2) new chillers prior to September 1, 2025.

Assist commissioning agent as required.

Hazardous Materials Abatement

Perform hazardous materials abatement for the material types listed be- low, as detailed in the hazardous materials drawings within this drawing package. Environmental work shall be performed in conjunction with mechanical work for Phase 2. Ensure the environmental removals are co- ordinated prior to commencement of work.

Surfaces determined to be coated with lead-based paint (LBP) or a lead coating (greater than 1.0 mg/cm2) in the basement to the phase delineation line on M-105.

Materials identified to be coated with lead-containing paint (less than 1.0 mg/cm2).

HVAC

Demolish and replace six (6) pumps, two (2) chillers and associated refrigerant relief piping, and one (1) exhaust fan. All this equipment will be replaced per construction documents with new equipment, any changes required by code will be included in the updated equipment selections.

Install new refrigerant relief piping and an extension to the existing exhaust air ductwork to provide a termination point at least 20 feet from any intake or window; remove and replace exhaust fan.

Piping system accessories, such as chilled water air separator, expansion tank, side stream filter, and chemical feeder will be demolished and re- placed per construction documents. The chemical treatment system for the condenser water is existing to remain.

A portion of the associated chilled water piping will be replaced, the piping will be re-applied with insulation as required per the insulation specification.

All condenser water piping will be demolished and replaced with CPVC schedule 80 piping (from the phase delineation in the basement refrigeration room to the chiller connections).

Apply fireproofing to locations where lead abatement was performed and fireproofing was damaged.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACT

Work in the Electrical Contract includes but is not limited to, the following:

Phase 1:

Furnish and install required power and controls wiring for new instrumentation and controls devices.

Remove existing applicable light fixtures.

Furnish and install required light fixtures.

Phase 2:

Remove existing variable frequency drives, conduit, wires, and disconnect switches to the extent required to perform the work.

Demolish and replace the two (2) existing refrigerant sensors with sensors for R- 513A refrigerant. The existing sensor wiring shall remain in place and be re- utilized for the new sensors.

Furnish and install required power and controls wiring for all new equipment and controls.

Temporary Facilities and Controls in the HVAC and Electrical Contract include are detailed and described in Section 015000:

The scope of services of the HVAC contract includes but is not limited to installation of Building automation system, HVAC systems, equipment, instrumentation, and controls. The estimated construction cost for the HVAC Base Bid is between $3,600,000 – 3,900,000.

The scope of services of the Electrical contract includes but is not limited to: Rework of fire alarm system and devices, power equipment, lighting, communication, and security, wiring and devices. The estimated construction cost for the Electrical Base Bid is between $350,000 and $450,000.

The scope of services of the Plumbing necessary for this project is to be performed by owner.

A complete set of Contract Documents may be viewed and/or purchased online from Camelot Print and Copy Centers. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. DASNY takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. In addition, prospective bidders are advised that the Contract Documents for this Project contain new ''GENERAL CONDITIONS for CONSTRUCTION'' dated June 17, 2021, that contain significant revisions from those documents previously contained in DASNY’s Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are further advised to review applicable sections of these General Conditions for any potential impact on their bid price prior to submittal of the bid. The plan holders list and a list of interested subcontractors and material suppliers may be viewed at DASNY’s website: https://www.dasny.org/. For Bid Opportunities and other DASNY related news, follow us on Twitter @NYS_DASNY and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/DASNY-Dormitor-Authority-of-the-State-of-New-York/307274192739368.

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The bidder or its principals shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in similar work and shall provide to the Owner on the Minimum Qualifications Form a list of five (5) contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity to this Project completed or substantially completed within the last ten (10) years.  Projects with complex technical specification sections may require additional experience in terms of both time as well as number of similarly completed projects. 

Contract Security, EEO/AA Insurance, NY State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Executive Order 125). See Contract Documents for details.

In accordance with State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between Dormitory Authority personnel and an Offerer during the procurement process. Designated staff for this procurement are: The Project Manager and ccontracts@dasny.org. Contacts made to other Dormitory Authority personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the Offerer and affect future procurements with governmental entities in the State of New York. Please refer to the Authority's website (www.dasny.org) for Authority policy and procedures regarding this law, or the OGS website (www.ogs.state.ny.us/aboutogs/regulations/defaultAdvisoryCouncil) for more information about this law. All proposers, domestic and foreign, must be in compliance with New York State business registration requirements. Contact the NYS Department of State regarding compliance. In addition, business entities proposing to provide professional engineering services must obtain a Certificate of Authorization to Provide Engineering Services in New York State from the State Education Department. Proposals must be submitted in the full legal name of the proposer, or the full legal name plus a registered assumed name of the proposer, if any.