New York State Contract Reporter #2138452

Walters Hall research laboratory renovations, including lab furnishings and building systems

SUNY ESF is seeking a construction contractor to renovate two Walters Hall research laboratories in Syracuse. - Government buyer: State University of New York (SUNY), through the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF); Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, Division of Sustainable Facilities and Operations. The project contact named in the documents is Susan Weaver. - Work requested: Renovate Rooms 202 and 322, including partial demolition, partitions and ceiling work, relocation of existing base cabinets from Baker Hall, and installation of lab furnishings, countertops, sinks, fume hoods and shelving. Associated work includes HVAC, plumbing, exhaust, electrical and lighting modifications. - Named OEMs and products: Mott Altus standard steel H-frame tables for center islands; IAP Products telescopic snorkel exhaust arm, model FA-044872-T. - Notable requirements: Fume hoods must be constant air volume (CAV), with a blower switch on the hood front post; cabinets beneath hoods must be rated for chemical storage. Reagent shelving is two-tier with support rails, and Room 202A’s center island requires shelving; wall shelving and perimeter-casework reagent shelves in Lab 322 are excluded. The remote condensing unit must sit on an 18-inch-high snow stand or acceptable roof curb/support system, with roof penetrations flashed and sealed watertight. Center-island tables are specified without casework. - Participation goals: 6% SDVOB, 15% MBE and 15% WBE. - Schedule: The solicitation and addenda state completion within 150 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. One project-manual summary states 120 days, so the duration should be confirmed against the controlling contract documents.

Description

The project renovates Rooms 202 and 322 in Walters Hall to convert existing spaces into research laboratories. Work includes partial demolition, partition and ceiling work, relocation of existing base cabinets from Baker Hall, and installation of countertops, sinks, fume hoods, center lab counters, and reagent shelving. The scope also includes HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, including new ductwork and related systems, receptacles, electrical reels, and relocation of lighting, panels, and circuiting. The contract term is 150 days from the date of Notice to Proceed.

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