Renovation of a mixed-use development in New York, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library; and educational facility.

The scope of work includes complete replacement of the fire alarm system in the Namm Complex, which consists of Namm Hall, Library, General Building, and Pearl Building. It also includes installation of a new Auxiliary Radio Communication System (ARCS) in each building, installation of a fire command center in Namm Hall, building new 2-hour rated closets for fire alarm and ARCS ATS in each building, replacement of the hold open doors throughout the Namm and Library with new fire rated doors with new hold open, demolition of the existing fire alarm system and fire alarm risers once the new fire alarm system has been accepted by FDNY, and asbestos abatement. The construction base bid is estimated at $12,500,000 to $13,000,000. Bidders must have completed a variety of fire alarm projects over the last 5 years. The successful low bidder will be required to execute a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), which will also apply to all subcontractors. Instructions for bidders include requirements to obtain the official Contract Documents through Camelot Print and Copy Centers to be recognized as an official plan holder, review the new General Conditions for Construction, and meet minimum qualifications including five years of similar work experience and a list of five comparable contracts completed in the last ten years. Contract security, EEO/AA insurance, New York State vendor responsibility requirements, and compliance with business registration and professional engineering requirements are also specified.