NYC Passport #85027Y0172

Special Inspections, Laboratory Testing, and Construction Services for Queens Criminal Courthouse Restoration

This opportunity involves comprehensive facade and roof restoration at the Queens Criminal Courthouse, with a focus on both construction and specialized inspection/testing services: - Government Buyer: - City of New York Department of Design and Construction (Division of Public Buildings) - Department of Citywide Administrative Services - Products and Construction Scope: - Roofing systems: vacuum-sealed insulation panels (8,523 units), rigid polyiso insulation (360 units), built-up roofing with vacuum insulated panels (12,974 units), built-up roofing with polyisocyanurate insulation (9,424 units) - Mechanical and electrical upgrades: new cooling tower cells (3), chillers (2), condensate pumps (6), DX air cooled condensing units, VRF DX air cooled evaporating units, chemical water treatment system, fire alarm system components - Additional construction: cast iron roof drains, stainless steel collection boxes, Kemper 2K-FR liquid-applied flashing, post/rail roof barriers, hollow metal doors/frames, acoustical ceiling tile replacement, heat tracing systems - Services Requested: - Special inspection and laboratory testing services for structural steel, masonry, soil, concrete, asphalt, sprayed fire-resistant materials, and energy code compliance - Asbestos abatement services, including containment, removal, and disposal per regulations - Inspections include vibration monitoring, percolation tests, chemical/material analysis, and energy code compliance checks (e.g., insulation, fenestration, HVAC, lighting) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All inspection vendors must be DOB-certified Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) - Detailed staffing plan with qualified, licensed personnel required - Compliance with NYC Living Wage Law and prevailing wage requirements - Project-specific contract value capped at $481,790.83 for inspection/testing services - Coordination with building operations and after-hours work for noise/disruption control - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the focus is on systems and services rather than branded equipment.

Description

The Department of Design and Construction is seeking a M/WBE vendor to provide special inspection services for the Queens Criminal Courthouse Facade and Roof Restoration project (CO296RF). The vendor must be DOB certified to be eligible to bid. The project involves restoring all facades and roofs to safe conditions in compliance with Local Law 11/98, including roof replacement, masonry repairs, window replacement, and structural restoration. Special inspections are required due to the increased scope of work and additional design funds requested.

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