Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #IFB# RF1457819
SUNY Research Foundation Solicits DI Water Backup System for Central Utility Building
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
IFB# RF1457819
NAICS
238220, 238290
The Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking qualified contractors to implement a Deionized (DI) Water backup system at the Central Utility Building (CUB) in Albany, NY. - Government Buyer: - Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY), CNSE Procurement - Project Scope: - Implementation of a DI water backup system to support critical maintenance without downtime for fabrication facilities - Acquisition and modification of the existing piping network for the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system - Installation of new Reverse Osmosis (RO) pre-filters for the CUB UPW system - Demolition of the existing prefilter housing skid - Contractor Requirements: - Must have completed at least three similar DI water backup projects in the past five years - Mandatory site visit required for all prospective bidders - Products/Services Requested: - Deionized Water backup system implementation - Piping network acquisition and modification - Installation of new RO pre-filters (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated relevant project experience is mandatory - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE participation goals are set - Place of Performance: - Central Utility Building (CUB), 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203
Description
The Research Foundation for SUNY is seeking a qualified, experienced, responsive, and responsible contractor that has successfully completed three Deionized Water backup projects similar in size, scope, and complexity within the last five years. The contractor will implement a DI water backup for The Central Utility Building (CUB) located at 257 Fuller Road in Albany, NY to allow for critical maintenance without downtime to the fabrication facilities. The scope includes acquisition and modification of the piping network and installation of new Reverse Osmosis (RO) pre-filters for the CUB Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system, including demolition of the existing prefilter housing skid. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 05/22/26, with registration due by 05/20/26 at 4:00 PM. Bids are due by 06/22/26 at 2:30 PM.