Project Information

Bid Title

Central Heating & Cooling Plant System Water Treatment

Issuing Agency

City University of New York

Location

New York

Published Date

Jul 1, 2025

Closing Date

Aug 4, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Central Heating & Cooling Plant System Water Treatment

Project Description:	Lehman College (“College”) of The City University of New York (“University”) is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified vendors to provide on a lump sum, turnkey basis, all labor, materials, supplies and equipment to provide a cost-effective Central Heating and Water Treatment System Program for corrosion and deposit control to protect the College’s heat transfer equipment and piping as set forth in greater detail herein and in accordance with the Specifications provided. Pursuant to its discretionary authority under the New York State Education Law and State Finance Law, this procurement opportunity is limited to businesses certified pursuant to Articles 15-A (MWBE) of the New York State Executive Law. Lehman College operates a high-pressure steam central heating plant for distributing steam to individual buildings for heat and hot water and a hybrid central chiller flat with electric and steam turbine chillers for chilled water which is distributed to buildings for cooling. The contract Term shall be for one (1) year with four (4) additional one-year renewal options, to be exercised at the College’s sole discretion. The College anticipates a start date that coincides with the first day of the Fall 2025 semester. The College shall evaluate proposals to determine the proposal that provides the best value to the College in accordance with the scoring criteria set forth in Part 6 of this RFP, and enter into contract with the selected vendor to: (a) Reduce fuel and electrical consumption through improved heat transfer efficiency by minimizing scale, corrosion, fouling, and microbiological growth, which create deposits on heat transfer surfaces; (b) Minimize repair and maintenance costs associated with replacement and cleaning of equipment due to scale, corrosion, fouling, or microbiological activity ; (c) Provide scale and corrosion protection for condenser water systems, cooling towers, chillers and chilled water systems, steam boilers, deaerators, steam/condensate lines, closed chilled water loops, and heating hot water loops while maximizing efficiency and performance; (d) Maintain compliance with the local, state, and federal Legionella control regulations; and (e) Comply with industry best practices for water treatment programs. The Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA) Applies to this Solicitation. The restricted period began with the publication of this ad. Compliance Procurement Lobbying Act Required Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected: “Offeror’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)” “Offeror’s Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k” Under the requirements of the State Procurement Lobbying Act all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Office of University Controller (*Designated Contacts). Until a designation is made, communication with any other CUNY employees concerning this project that is determined to be an attempt to influence the procurement may result in disqualification. Contact with CUNY: Under the requirements of the PLA, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an “impermissible contact” under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor. Rules and regulations and more information on this law, please visit: https://ogs.ny.gov/acpl/procurement-lobbying-law (Advisory Council FAQs) https://ethics.ny.gov/lobbying-laws-and-regulations (New York State Lobbying Act) Due date: 08/04/2025 3:00 PM Due date note: All Bids must be Hand Delivered or Mailed in no later than the Bid Submission Deadline indicated on the Invitation For Bids document. Contract term: One year contract with four 1-year extensions. County(ies): All NYS counties Location: 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx NY 10468
Date of Issue:	06/18/2025
Due Date/Time:	08/04/2025 @ 3:00 pm
Designated Contact:	Primary contact: City University of New York (CUNY) Lehman College Purchasing Peter Pabon Procurement Manager 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West Shuster Hall #022 Bronx, NY 10468-1589 United States Ph: 718-960-1962 peter.pabon@lehman.cuny.edu Secondary contact: City University of New York (CUNY) Lehman College Schuster Hall Room# 022 Raj Mohabir Purchasing Agent III 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West Shuster Hall #022 Bronx, NY 10468-1589 United States Ph: 718-960-8071 Fax: 718-960-8124 raj.mohabir@lehman.cuny.edu Submit to contact: City University of New York (CUNY) Lehman College Purchasing Peter Pabon Procurement Manager 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West Shuster Hall #022 Bronx, NY 10468-1589 United States Ph: 718-960-1962 peter.pabon@lehman.cuny.edu
MWBE Participation Goal:	100%
SDVOB Participation Goal:	100%
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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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