CUNY College of Staten Island High Temperature Hot Water Tunnel Rehabilitation & Associated Asbestos Abatement

Solicitation #:3788809999
Issue Date:12/30/2025
Proposal Due:01/27/2026 - 2:00 PM
Classification:Construction Contracts
Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)
Status:In Progress
Subcontracting Provisioning Goals (%)
Minority Owned:18%
Women Owned:12%
Service Disabled Veteran Owned:6%
Contract Terms
September 29, 2028
Location Where Goods to be Delivered or Service Performed
CSI, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314

THIS SOLICITATION IS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) ONLY

See the Eligibility Requirements further down in this document.

 

The project will provide improvements to the existing campuswide underground walk-through utility tunnel system. The scope includes the replacement and reconfiguration of high-temperature hot water (HTHW) anchors and guides, and the replacement/repair of additional HTHW pipe supports to restore proper thermal movement and load distribution. Work will also involve removal and replacement of disturbed insulation and jacketing. The project will provide new and modified tunnel openings for new fans and ventilators, and improvements to access hatches to the tunnel. Included in the work is the replacement of doors between buildings and the utility tunnel. The improvements will include water management improvements by the installation of sump pumps, associated discharge piping, power for pumps, and high-level alarms.

 

Estimated Cost Range for Scope of Work: $11,500,000 to $12,000,000.

 

Project Labor Agreement

The successful low bidder as a condition of being awarded this Contract, must execute the PLA included in the Contract Documents following the Form of Bid.  The Work undertaken in connection with this Project will be governed by, and subject to the conditions set forth in the PLA. All Subcontractors of every tier, will be required to execute a Letter of Assent, included in the enclosed PLA, agreeing to be bound by the PLA. The PLA has been approved by the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO. 

 

Bidders for the construction of this project will be selected only after the review and evaluation of the qualification packages received in response to this notice.

 

Please note that the project drawings and specifications attached to DASNY’s website associated with this solicitation do not reflect 100% construction / bid documents. The documents provided are for reference only. Finalized construction / bid documents shall be distributed to the qualified contractors invited to bid.

 

Please find links to the specifications and drawings below:

CSI 378880 - Project Manual

CSI 378880 - Drawings

 

General Conditions for Construction dated June 17, 2021, will apply to the Contract Documents.

The anticipated goals for EEO and M/WBE participation in the Work of the Contract are as follows:

Percent of Total Work Force (EEO):

                Minority & Women Workforce Goal (for all trades)           45%

Percent of Total Contract (M/WBE):

                Minority Business Enterprise Goal            18%

                Women's Business Enterprise Goal           12%

                Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses       6%

Please note the Owner will determine the goals for EEO and M/WBE participation when the finalized construction / bid documents are distributed to the qualified contractors invited to bid.

Firms shall provide one (1) copy in pdf format of the EOI package via e-mail to [email protected].

 

Instructions for Submission of the EOI Packages:

Each firm responding to this solicitation shall submit an EOI package organized and assembled in a clear, logical and professional manner consistent with the requirements set forth herein. Failure to comply with these instructions may render the submission non-responsive and subject to rejection.

 

Each package shall be submitted with:

  1. A Cover Page that clearly identifies:
  • The Legal Name of the Company submitting the EOI
  • The Project Name for which the EOI is being submitted
  • The Date of Submission

 

  1. Immediately following the Cover Page, the contractor shall provide a Table of Contents listing all Tabbed sections, exhibits and attachments contained in the submission with the corresponding page number.

 

  1. The EOI package shall be divided into clearly labeled tabbed sections, each separated by a Cover Sheet identifying the contents that follow. Tabs should correspond to the order of the items specified in the solicitation.

 

  1. All items outlined in each Tab must be provided. The Owner may reject any EOI package not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions as stated in this solicitation.

 

Tabs must be in the following sequence: 

 

Tab 1 – Company Profile

Provide a company profile that includes the following information:

 

 

  • Company Contact – Name, Title, E-mail address, and Phone Number of primary point of contact for this project.

 

  • Date Established – When the company was founded.

 

  • Company Address – Primary business location.

 

  • Ownership Information – Name and resumes of all principal owners.

 

  • Client List – Summary of public and private sector clients.

 

  • Employee Breakdown – Number of employees by role: Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, Administrative Staff, Superintendents and Foremen, Trade Laborers.

 

  • Equipment - Overview of all equipment owned by the company.

 

  • Self-Performed Services - Description of all services the company performs directly (not subcontracted).

 

  • MWBE and SDVOB Certifications – Provide a copy of the company’s MWBE and/or SDVOB certifications (if applicable).

 

 

Tab 2 – Experience

Provide documentation showing a minimum of five (5) years of experience with projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to the one being proposed.

 

Provide details for the five (5) relevant projects that have been completed- or substantially completed- within the last ten (10) years. 

 

For each project, include the following information:

 

  • Name of the project designer
  • Firm name and contact information
  • Project title and location/facility
  • Brief description of the project
  • Total construction cost
  • Construction start date
  • Substantial completion date
  • Indicate role as prime contractor or subcontractor
  • Percentage of the work that was self-performed

 

 

If applicable, also include a list of all DASNY projects completed within the last 5 years.

 

Tab 3 – Project Schedules

Provide three (3) sample project schedules for the same projects listed in Tab 2. These schedules should reflect projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to the referenced project.

 

Tab 4 – Safety Program

Provide the firm’s written safety program or site safety plan. Include the résumé of the person responsible for overseeing project safety.


Tab 5 – Résumés

Provide names and résumés for the proposed project team. Each résumé should demonstrate experience with at least one project of similar size, scope, and complexity to the referenced project. Team members should include, at minimum: Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Quality Control Representative.


Tab 6 – Potential Subcontractors

Provide a list of potential subcontractors for this project. For each potential subcontractor, identify anticipated M/WBE subcontract participation, the subcontractor’s trade, and brief description of their scope of work.


Tab 7 – Anticipated Workload

Provide a list other projects you firm will be working on during this project’s construction period. Include a statement explaining how your firm will successfully complete this project within the required timeframe.

 

Tab 8 – Experience Modification Rating

Provide a letter from your insurance provider indicating the firm’s Experience Modification Rating (EMR) over the past three (3) years. If your EMR is above 1.00, include a written explanation.

 

Tab 9 – Bonding Capacity

Provide a signed letter from a Surety Company attesting to your firm’s single, aggregate and available bonding capacity. If your available bonding capacity does not to meet the bonding requirements of this contract, you must explain how your firm will meet the bonding requirements.

 

Tab 10 – NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire

Provide your online or hardcopy NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction (CCA-2) certified within the last five (5) months. Firms shall provide the Certification page for the online version or the full questionnaire, if submitting a hardcopy.

 

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

 

Tabs 1 through 7 will be scored by a DASNY committee. Firms deemed qualified from this solicitation will be included on a short list and invited to submit a bid in the near future.  Firms not following the EOI package requirements as noted shall be considered non-responsive to the advertisement.  The construction contract will be held by DASNY.

 

Contract Security, EEO/AA Insurance, NY State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Executive Order 125).  See Contract Documents for details. 

 

In accordance with State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between Dormitory Authority personnel and an Offerer during the procurement process.  Designated staff for this procurement are: The Project Manager and [email protected].  Contacts made to other Dormitory Authority personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the Offerer and affect future procurements with governmental entities in the State of New York.  Please refer to the Authority's website (www.dasny.org) for Authority policy and procedures regarding this law, or the OGS website (www.ogs.state.ny.us/aboutogs/regulations/defaultAdvisoryCouncil) for more information about this law. All proposers, domestic and foreign, must be in compliance with New York State business registration requirements.  Contact the NYS Department of State regarding compliance.  In addition, business entities proposing to provide professional engineering services must obtain a Certificate of Authorization to Provide Engineering Services in New York State from the State Education Department.  Proposals must be submitted in the full legal name of the proposer, or the full legal name plus a registered assumed name of the proposer, if any.

Primary Contact

Kevin Leavy

Sr. Field Representative

Downstate Construction

2800 Victory Boulevard

Building 3A - Room 3A-104

Staten Island, New York 10314

United States

Phone: 718-982-2233

Email: [email protected]

Submit To Contact

Daria Khanafiev

Assistant Procurement Administrator

DASNY

Procurement

515 Broadway

Albany, NY 12207

United States

Phone: 518-257-3707

Email: [email protected]

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  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • NYS Certified Women Owned Business (NYS-Cert. WBE)
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A & B Inspection Services Corp Sarafadeen B. Babalola 5168496961 [email protected] aandbinspectionservicescorp.com 5163856604
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
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Abatement Hazardous materials
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  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
INTERIOR RENOVATION
DRY WALL AND FRAMING
AME Don Dudgeon 2129510264 BMS, Controls
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Arcis Contracting LLC Peter Shokry 551-998-4803 [email protected] www.arciscontracting.com
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PCB Abatement
Lead Abatement
Selective Demolition
Selective General Contracting
Banneret Business Solutions Robert E. Woods III 9166980643 [email protected] Banneretsolutions.com
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  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Construction subcontracting support
Janitorial services
Energy storage development
BGM Supply (WBE Supplier) Mary Shepherd 3157359261 [email protected] www.bgmsupply.com 3157359262
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Blessed Rodah Security Services Inc Barry Omo-Ikirodah PhD 7183424000 [email protected] www.brssinc.com
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EJVET Construction Elijah Hardge 7187018592 [email protected]
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
JME Environmental Corp. Amado Vera 9178688980 [email protected] 7184873160
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
Asbestos, Lead and Mold Remediation
KeRi ERngineering PC Mitul Patel 973-866-5374 [email protected] https://keriengineering.com
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  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
Engineering, Surveying and Small Business Capacity Bldg Srvcs
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  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
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Engineering Surveying
Boundary Surveys
Construction Layouts Survey
Roof Survey
Elevations & Facades Survey
GPS Control Survey
Monitoring Surveys
3D Laser Scanning
Right-of-Way (ROW) Surveys
Mortgage Surveys
ALTA Surveys
Utility Surveys
Engineering & Architectural Support Services
Land Survey
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Midwestern Security Services, Inc. Ukonurhoro Omenih 9172398608 [email protected] www.midwesternssi.com 718-549-2876
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New York Crystal Cleaning corp Penelope Vaggelas 9177099695
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NYCD Group, Inc Temaria Davis 5167097929 [email protected] https://nycdgroup.com/
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  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
Oehler Contracting and Consulting Inc John Oehler 6468522818 [email protected]
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
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POLSTAR INC SYLWIA OLSZEWSKI 917-683-2028 [email protected] www.polstarinc.com
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RC Supply Corp. Jessica Malaver 5164157733 [email protected] www.rcsupplycorp.com
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Rebar Supply
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  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
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Laboratory & Health - planning, design, equipping, testing, certification, management
Integration of Technology Systems and Applications
State of NY Agencies
Non-profit
Universities
Life Sciences, Biotech, Research, BioSafety
NY State Corporations
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Staffing Boutique Erica WARNOCK 2012745573 [email protected] staffingboutique.org
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Sterile Services Co. (SSC) Fania Carter 7575702975 [email protected] https://ssc1.com/
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • NYS Certified Women Owned Business (NYS-Cert. WBE)
  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Supreme Security Services, Inc. Corrine Smith 7186009919 [email protected] www.supremesecurity.net 3477277994
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  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • NYS Certified Women Owned Business (NYS-Cert. WBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Preform Site Security and Patrol
Residential and Conierge
sylver protections Inc. sylvernus aligbe 3473584930
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  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
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TEXAS SECURITY CORPORATION Andrew Ugbomah 9176903538 [email protected] www.texassecuritycorporation.com
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
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UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES

ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES

FIRE SAFETY AND FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
USA Veteran builders inc Brian Q Foley 3473163783 [email protected] Usaveteranbuilders.com
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  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
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VOSX Group VOSX 9172878426 [email protected]
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  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
Zerosums Technology Mario Lebrun 9147862798 [email protected] zerosums.com
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • NYS Certified Women Owned Business (NYS-Cert. WBE)
  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
Designed and implemented Alcatel-Lucent Layer 2/Layer 3 switching infrastructure


Supported campus access, distribution, and core network segments


Integrated new network equipment into existing campus topology


Ensured high availability and redundancy for critical academic systems


Coordinated deployment activities with campus IT staff and stakeholders


Key Responsibilities


Performed site assessments and reviewed existing network architecture


Installed and configured Alcatel-Lucent switches, including VLANs, trunking, and port profiles


Implemented Spanning Tree and redundancy mechanisms to ensure network stability


Configured access controls and segmentation for academic, administrative, and student networks


Conducted system testing, validation, and post-deployment verification


Documented network configurations, topology diagrams, and operational procedures


Security and Compliance Considerations


Implemented network segmentation to reduce broadcast domains and limit lateral movement


Applied baseline hardening and best-practice configurations

Supported institutional policies for data protection and access control

Designed infrastructure to align with higher-education security and audit expectations


Results and Outcomes


Successfully deployed a modernized Alcatel-Lucent campus network

Improved network reliability and performance for classrooms, labs, and administrative systems

Reduced unplanned outages through redundancy and structured design

Delivered clear documentation to support ongoing operations and future expansion

Enabled scalable infrastructure capable of supporting increased device density and future services

Project Status
Completed Successfully
Technologies and Skills Demonstrated

Alcatel-Lucent enterprise switching

Campus LAN design (Access / Distribution / Core)

VLANs, trunking, and Spanning Tree Protocol
Network documentation and operational handof

Higher-education IT environments
Change management and coordinated deployments

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Firms submitting Expressions of Interests (EOI). Top firms deemed qualified by review of their respective EOI’s are Shortlisted and issued a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Bid CodeCompany
37888011ACS System Associates Inc.
37888011Constructomics LLC
37888011Dynamic US
37888011KG Construction Services Inc.
37888011Kordun Construction Corp.
37888011Lima Contractors Corp.
37888011Sierra Mechanical Contracting Inc.