The State University of New York at Old Westbury will receive sealed bids for project number SOW#03182025 titled Replacement of Non-Compliant Stair Railings & Balusters until 11 a.m. local time on April 10, 2025, at SUNY Old Westbury, Campus Center, Rm H-311, where such proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Complete sets of Contract Documents for bidding may be obtained from procurement@oldwestbury.edu
Procurement Calendar:
NYSCR Advertisement Published: Wednesday 03/19/2025
Mandatory Site Walk: Thursday 03/26/2025 at 10:00am (Campus Center)
Bidders' Questions Due By: Tuesday 04/01/2025, 5pm
College Responses Due By: Friday 04/04/2025
Bids Due By: Thursday 04/10/2025 11AM EST
With work described as follows:
Division 1 - General Requirements
SECTION A - Description of Work
- Work to be Done
Job Title: Replace Non-Compliant Stair Railings and Balusters
Scope of work:
Replace Non NYS Building Code and Non ADA compliant Stair Railings at Campus Center Building at two Fire Stairs #1 and #2, each with access to four floors and basement.
Provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the following scope of work.
- Replace entire system of railings, posts and balusters and supports, including wall hung, to be NYS Building Code and ADA compliant.
- Design specification is Pacific Stair Corporation's 400 Series Picket Rail or equivalent.
Bidder MUST name the system brand and specification within bid submission.
- Existing structural stringers remain, patch and touch up paint as needed.
- Measure, submit shop drawings for approval, fabricate, supply and install full railing system.
- Include replacement of guardrails at all stair landing areas.
- Include removal and disposal of all existing railing materials.
- Guardrail height should be min. 42 per NYS Code.
- Supports to be bolted to existing stringers if possible to avoid welding.
- Color to match the existing green closely, not custom.
- Handrails, all, to be brushed stainless.
- Include patching and painting all existing areas affected, including all steel and block work existing.
- Obtain from campus a Hot Work permit. Provide OSHA required protections and fume exhaust if needed with portable fire extinguisher, include fire and safety watch during all welding work.
- Phasing required, work at one stair core at a time only, allow schedule and coordinate materials delivery. Avoid storing on site for phase two.
- Approve and coordinate site safety plan and logistics prior to mobilization.
For all parts of work, include:
- Provide submittals on all the materials for approval prior to order.
- One (1) Year warranty on parts and labor.
Bids are to include all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the work described above.
SCHEDULE:
SUNY PM will coordinate with the contractor to schedule the work. Contactor to provide preliminary schedule for lead time of all the materials with their bid.
- Work Not Included:
Work not included in the work of the Contract are those outside of the area of work.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 18.90%
Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 11.10%
Due date:04/10/2025 11:00 AM
Contract term: 360 days
County(ies): All NYS counties
Location: SUNY Old Westbury - Campus Center
Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:
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Background
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is issuing a solicitation for project number SOW#03182025, titled 'Replacement of Non-Compliant Stair Railings & Balusters.' The goal of this contract is to replace stair railings that do not comply with New York State Building Code and ADA standards, ensuring safety and accessibility in the Campus Center building. This project is part of the university's commitment to maintaining safe and compliant facilities for its community.
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Replace the entire system of railings, posts, balusters, and supports at two fire stairs (#1 and #2) in the Campus Center building, ensuring compliance with NYS Building Code and ADA standards.
2. The design specification must be 'Pacific Stair Corporation's 400 Series Picket Rail' or an equivalent product.
3. Existing structural stringers will remain; patching and touch-up painting are required as needed.
4. Measure, submit shop drawings for approval, fabricate, supply, and install the full railing system.
5. Include replacement of guardrails at all stair landing areas with a minimum height of 42 inches per NYS Code.
6. Remove and dispose of all existing railing materials.
7. Supports should be bolted to existing stringers if possible to avoid welding.
8. Color must closely match the existing green without being custom-made; all handrails should be brushed stainless steel.
9. Patch and paint all affected areas including steel and block work.
10. Obtain a Hot Work permit from campus authorities; provide OSHA-required protections including fume exhaust if needed, along with a portable fire extinguisher and fire watch during welding work.
11. Work must be phased to allow for one stair core to be worked on at a time; coordinate material delivery without storing on-site for phase two.
Period of Performance
The contract term is set for 360 days from the date of award.
Place of Performance
The work will take place at SUNY Old Westbury - Campus Center.
