New York State Office of Mental Health
State AgencyNY
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Dec 15, 2026
OMH St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center -- St. Lawrence Children's \& Youth Facility Safety Office, Card Access, and CCTV /VMS Systems
NOTICE TO BIDDERS DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ("DASNY") Office of Mental Health St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center St. Lawrence Children's \& Youth Facility Safety Office, Card Access, and CCTV /VMS Systems C2044 -- General Construction C2043 -- Electrical Project Number 382440 Sealed bids for the above Work located at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, 1 Chimney Point Dr., Ogdensburg NY, 13669 will be received by DASNY at its office located at 515 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207. Each bid must be identified, on the outside of the envelope, with the name and address of the bidder and designated a bid for the Project titled above. When a sealed bid is placed inside another delivery jacket, the bid delivery jacket must be clearly marked on the outside "BID ENCLOSED" and "ATTENTION: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS -- DARIA KHANAFIEV." DASNY will not be responsible for receipt of bids which do not comply with these instructions. All individuals who plan to attend pre-bid meetings or bid openings in person will be required to present government-issued picture identification to building security officials and obtain a visitors pass prior to attending the bid opening. Individuals and entities submitting bids in person or by private delivery services should allow sufficient time for processing through building security to assure that bids are received prior to the deadline for submitting bids. All bid openings will be made available for viewing live via Zoom (Meeting ID 550 592 4065, Password 730959). Individuals are strongly encouraged to utilize this public viewing option as an alternative to in person attendance at bid openings. Only those bids in the hands of DASNY, available to be read at 2:00 PM local time on December 15, 2026, will be considered. Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud. In accordance with State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between DASNY personnel and a prospective bidder during the procurement process. Designated staff for this solicitation is the Owner's Representative and DASNY. Contacts made to other DASNY personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the prospective bidder and affect future procurements with governmental entities in the State of New York. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on November 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, Front Entry of Building 202, 1 Chimney Point Dr., Ogdensburg NY, 13669. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. A complete set of Contract Documents may be viewed and/or purchased online from Camelot Print and Copy Centers. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. DASNY takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. Prospective bidders are advised that the Contract Documents for this Project contain new "GENERAL CONDITIONS for CONSTRUCTION" dated February 4, 2026, that contain significant revisions. Prospective bidders are further advised to review applicable sections of these General Conditions for any potential impact on their bid price prior to submittal of the bid. For the convenience of prospective bidders, subcontractors and material suppliers, the Contract Documents will be displayed at multiple plan distribution locations and are available for purchase; purchasers must become registered planholders to receive addenda and be placed on the bidder's list. AD NOTICE The New York State Office of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, is soliciting bids for safety and security improvements at the Children and Youth Facility, Building 202, located at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. Summary of Work: - The work generally consists of renovations and security system upgrades intended to improve building access control, visitor processing, staff entry procedures, patient-area safety, and overall operational security. - Construction of a new safety office, including a visitor pass-through window, secure revolving door, new weather vestibule, and related architectural, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler, and security provisions. - Development of a secure visitor entrance and separate admissions/employee entrance to support controlled access and improved circulation. - Repairs and associated modifications to patient-area exits to improve safety, functionality, and operational reliability. - Installation of electronic card access systems and electronic door hardware at designated controlled entry and passage points. - Installation of closed-circuit television cameras, video management system equipment, supporting infrastructure, and related security system components within Building 202. - Renovation and reconfiguration of the reception area to support visitor screening, staff oversight, and secure building operations. Bidders shall include all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, coordination, testing, and related services necessary to provide a complete and operational installation in accordance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and owner requirements. Bidder Responsibility: Prospective bidders are responsible for reviewing the complete bidding and contract documents, verifying existing conditions, coordinating required work with facility operations, and incorporating all necessary work to deliver a safe, secure, code-compliant, and fully functional project. The bidder or its principals shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in similar work and shall provide a list of five (5) contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity to this Project completed or substantially completed within the last ten (10) years. Estimated Cost Range: - The estimated construction cost range for the General Construction contract is between $600,000 and $650,000. - The estimated construction cost range for the Electrical contract is between $640,000 and $700,000. Other Requirements: Contract Security, EEO/AA Insurance, NY State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Executive Order 125) and compliance with New York State business registration requirements are required. Business entities proposing professional engineering services must obtain a Certificate of Authorization to Provide Engineering Services in New York State. Contract Terms: November 1, 2027 Location Where Goods to be Delivered or Service Performed: St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, 1 Chimney Point Dr., Ogdensburg NY, 13669
