Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #SCA26-026739-1
NYCSCA Solicits Bids for New 5-Story School Construction at PS 517, Far Rockaway
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
SCA26-026739-1
NAICS
236220, 238190, 423390
The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is seeking bids for the construction of a new 91,600 sq. ft., 5-story school building at PS 517 in Far Rockaway, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) - Managed by E.W. Howell Co., LLC - Project Scope: - Construction of a new school building at 1 Beach 39th Street, Far Rockaway, NY - Involves a wide range of trades and specialties: - Earthwork, asphalt, unit pavers, landscaping, fencing - Playground and outdoor game equipment, site furnishings - Concrete, masonry, stonework, structural steel, miscellaneous metals - Architectural millwork, waterproofing, roofing, UHPC panel rainscreen system - Hollow metal doors/frames/hardware, coiling doors, steel and aluminum windows, aluminum storefronts - Carpentry, tile, wood flooring, resilient flooring, fluid applied flooring, painting - Visual display boards, toilet compartments/accessories, signage, fire extinguishers/cabinets, wire mesh - Platform curtains, gym equipment, waste handling equipment, food service, appliances, shop equipment - Lab equipment/casework, window treatments, bleachers, elevators - Fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical/fire alarm - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All major construction and building systems, as well as specialized school and lab equipment - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be SCA APPROVED NYC MWLBE certified firms - MWBE participation goals set at 30% - OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program) coverage included - Prevailing wage and tax exemption apply - Mandatory review of project documents - Textura Payment Management (TPM) fee of 0.22% of bid (max $5,000) - All subcontractors must be registered with NYSDOL prior to work - Place of Performance: - 1 Beach 39th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 - Contracting Office: - 245 Newtown Road, Plainview, NY 11803
Description
E.W. Howell Co., LLC is seeking bids from SCA APPROVED NYC MWLBE certified firms for a new 91,600 sq. ft. 5-story school building located at 3-1 Beach 39th Street, Far Rockaway, NY. The project includes various trades such as earthwork, landscaping, concrete, masonry, roofing, HVAC, electrical, and more. The project is OCIP, prevailing wage, and tax exempt. Bidders must review project documents and include a Textura Payment Management fee in their bids. All subcontractors must be registered with NYSDOL by 12/30/24 to bid on public works in NYS.