Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #SUCF #161067
Cornell University Seeks Replacement of Water Filtration System at Kenneth Post Lab
March 24, 2026
April 16, 2026
SUCF #161067
238220, 333319
Cornell University Facilities Contracts is seeking bids for the replacement of the water filtration system at the Kenneth Post Lab in Ithaca, NY. - Government Buyer: - Cornell University Facilities Contracts (Facilities Contracts division) - Project Scope: - Replace existing reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration equipment - Modify distribution piping and controls to improve water quality and system monitoring - Products and Services Requested: - Reverse osmosis (RO) equipment (no specific OEM or part number specified) - Construction services for piping and controls modification - Notable Requirements: - Bid security of 10% of total bid required - Participation goals: 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), 2.03% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 1.55% Women Business Enterprises (WBE) - Plans and specifications available for purchase; fee waivers for MWBE and SDVOB firms - Place of Performance: - Kenneth Post Lab, 512 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; bidders may propose suitable RO equipment meeting project requirements.
Description
Cornell University is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of the water filtration system at the Kenneth Post Lab. The project involves replacing the existing reverse osmosis equipment and modifying distribution piping and controls to improve water quality and system monitoring. Bids are due by April 16, 2026, and work must be completed within 180 calendar days after the owner's written Notice to Proceed. A pre-bid meeting will be held on March 31, 2026, and plans can be purchased for a fee, with waivers for certified minority, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.