NYC Passport #85027Y0175

Special Inspection and Laboratory Testing Services for Wakefield Library ADA Renovation

This opportunity from the City of New York Department of Design and Construction seeks qualified providers for special inspection and laboratory testing services supporting the ADA renovation of the Wakefield Library in the Bronx. - Government Buyer: - City of New York Department of Design and Construction - Division of Public Buildings - Scope of Services: - Special inspections and laboratory testing for structural steel, masonry, soil, concrete, asphalt, and energy code compliance - ADA compliance inspections at construction milestones - Progress inspections, reporting, and consulting services - Testing includes chemical analysis, compression tests, field and laboratory soil tests, fireproofing material tests, percolation tests, smoke tests, concrete cylinder testing, core drilling, petrographic analysis, asphalt extraction, and specialized tests (e.g., Windsor Probes, GPR) - Energy code compliance inspections for insulation, fenestration, air sealing, HVAC, lighting, and electrical motors - Personnel Requirements: - Registered Architects and NYS Professional Engineers in relevant disciplines - Minimum years of experience and professional licensure - All personnel must meet NYC Department of Buildings minimum qualification requirements - Notable Requirements: - Accredited laboratories for testing - Compliance with NYC Building Code and ADA standards - Project Labor Agreement, M/WBE participation, and NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act compliance - Insurance and indemnification requirements - Contract Value: - Not to exceed $124,959 - Period of Performance: - Project-specific for 2025, covering construction and post-construction phases - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; all testing must comply with ASTM and NYC standards - Product and Service Line Items: - Detailed laboratory and field tests for construction materials and systems - Rental and operation of special testing equipment (radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, GPR, etc.) - Consulting and inspection services for ADA and energy code compliance

Description

The Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Special Inspector to provide special inspection services for the LNXA20WKF - WAKEFIELD LIBRARY – ADA RENOVATION project. The project scope includes adding an accessible ramp and plaza to the front entry, exterior lighting, making the vestibule and entry doors accessible, upgrading the first-floor toilet room to be accessible, and making the cellar ramp accessible. Additionally, a new sidewalk will be constructed at the front side of the library for better accessibility. Relevant documents such as RFI Form, project specific agreement, and bidset drawings are provided for more information.

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