New York State Contract Reporter #2140515

New York City Chancery Remodeling and Building Systems Upgrades

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations is seeking a general contractor to remodel its New York City chancery. - Government buyer: Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Project: Fixed-lump-sum remodeling of the Mission’s chancery at 335 East 45th Street, New York City, covering approximately 79,658 square feet across a basement and 12 above-grade stories. - Work requested: Replace existing HVAC equipment and cooling tower with a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system, ductwork, and controls; test, adjust, and balance HVAC systems; upgrade fire alarm and related fire-protection systems; replace or upgrade telecommunications and IT systems and lighting; and complete associated architectural and interior work. - Related coordination: Coordinate required New York City Department of Buildings and Fire Department permits, inspections, testing, and closeout. - Value and term: Estimated base price is $4,079,000. Construction and contract term are 12 months from contract execution. - Notable requirements: Bidders must be qualified to do business in New York State and work in New York City, and must document at least one comparable project valued at $3,059,250 or more completed as a general or prime contractor within the preceding five years. Bid security must be at least 5% of the bid price. Attendance at a mandatory site briefing is required for a valid bid; detailed plans and specifications are provided to eligible firms submitting a confidentiality agreement. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named. No product part numbers or product quantities are specified.

Description

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations invites qualified General Contractors to participate in restricted competitive bidding for remodeling its chancery at 335 East 45th Street, New York. The approximately 79,658-square-foot building has one basement level and twelve above-grade stories. Work includes HVAC replacement and upgrades, fire alarm and fire-protection improvements, telecommunications and IT systems, lighting, architectural and interior work, and coordination of required NYC DOB/FDNY permits, inspections, testing, and closeout. The estimated amount is USD 4,079,000, and the contract is fixed lump-sum with a 12-month construction period; this is a foreign diplomatic mission procurement, not a New York State agency procurement.

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