Renovation of an educational facility in Albany, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Proposals that are mailed to the Fund must be delivered by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled bid opening and all of such Proposals when mailed should be sent "return receipt requested." The Fund assumes no responsibility for any Proposal that is not delivered to the aforesaid address by 1:00 p.m. See Section 3 of the Information for Bidders for additional instructions regarding proposals, including modifications. Please be advised that all individuals who access the State University Plaza to submit bids or attend bid openings will be required to present picture identification to building security officials and obtain a visitor's pass prior to entering the building. To assure delivery of their bid prior to the aforesaid deadline for receipt of bids, bidders should allow sufficient time for individuals to find public parking for their vehicles since no parking is available for bidders at SUNY Plaza, to find the Main Entrance to the building, to be processed through building security, to find the Fund's office within the building, to properly complete and submit their proposal and to allow for delays that are typical for congested urban areas and crowded public bid openings. To assure delivery of their bid modification, if any, prior to the aforesaid deadline for receipt of bids, bidders should allow sufficient time to account for internet connectivity problems, to correct email address errors, to be processed through spam filters and security software and to allow or delays that are typical for congested internet servers. All work will be completed within 700 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Fund's project specific goals for this project are 12% MBE and 18% WBE and 3% SDV. See Sections 00 21 13 20 Information for Bidders, 00 21 13 30 MWBE Utilization Plan and Instructions and 00 21 13 30 SDVOB Form and Instructions for more information. Bidding and Contract Documents may be examined free of charge at: Consultant's Office: Dembling + Dembling Architects, P.C. 307 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12206 T: (518) 463-8066 Contact: Matt Ryan, Project Manager Campus at which the work is to be performed: State University of New York at Albany Service Building 'A' T: (518) 442-3370 Contact: Elena McCormick, Construction Manager Bidders who register as a planholder through the Printer may acquire the bidding and contract documents using the following options: 1. For a fee of ten dollars ($10), interested firms may request and receive an electronic download of the bidding and contract documents. At the bidder's expense, purchase a printed copy or copies of the bid set. 2. For a fee of ten dollars ($10), interested firms may request and receive a CD with electronic copies of the bidding and contract documents. At the bidder's expense, purchase a printed copy or copies of the bid set. 3. For a fee of $49, interested firms may request and receive a printed copy of the complete set. An electronic download or copy on CD will not be provided. Bids must be submitted in duplicate in accordance with the instructions contained in the Information for Bidders. A Bid Security will be required for each bid in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the Total Bid. It is the policy of the State of New York and the Fund to encourage minority and women-owned business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. Please be advised that the Fund's insurance requirements are contained in the bidding documents. Paragraph (1)a of Section 5.06 of Article V of the Agreement requires that all insurance must be provided by companies approved by the Fund, licensed to do business in the State of New York ("admitted" carriers), and rated at least "A-" by A.M. Best Company. Excess line insurers are not acceptable. Please be advised that Section 11 Requirements and Procedures for Participation by New York State -Certified Minority and Women -Owned Business Enterprises and Equal Employment Opportunities for Minority Group Members and Women in 00 21 13 20 Information for Bidders have been changed for projects advertised after Jan. 1, 2017. Please note that Sections 139-j and 139-k of the State Finance Law imposes certain restrictions on communications between the Fund and bidders during the procurement process. Pursuant to those sections of law, the Fund designates the following persons to which communications concerning this procurement may be addressed: Peggy McSorley 518 320-1710 Lois McLaughlin 518 320-1673 (MWBE issues only) Contact with other than the above-designated Fund employees concerning this procurement may result in the rejection of your bid. To purchase plans or for technical inquiries specific to this project, please contact the Architect or Engineer of Record. As part of its Corporate Integrity Program, the Fund operates an Integrity Hotline 24-hours a day, sevendays a week. If you have knowledge of or suspect fraudulent, unethical, or other misconduct on a Fund project, please call the Hotline toll-free at 866-543-8107 or locally at 518-320-1525. All calls will be received and reviewed only by the Corporate Integrity Officer. Calls can be made anonymously or on a confidential basis. The identity of confidential callers will be fully protected. The Hotline is not equipped with Caller ID and no effort will be made to identify anonymous callers. The Fund reserves the right to reject any or all bids.