Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/21/2021 - 5:00 PM
Category: SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Type: Action
Subject: 23.3 AWARD of CAPITAL Contract RFB 6583, Contract 3/5 Electrical Construction, CIP10874 “Interior Renovations, Doors, Security and Site Work” at Riverside High School, to Commerce Electrical Contracting Corp. for $630,000.00 for a term of 365 calendar days.
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
BOCS COMMERCE ELEC.xlsx
CY19RIV01-08 Recom Ltr Commerce Elec.pdf
Contract 3 - Bid6583 Abstract Riverside HS.pdf
6583 BID PAGES Commerce Elec.PDF
Rationale: This resolution is to grant the administration the authority to enter into the subject contract. In compliance with General Municipal Law 103, this was let for public bids which were opened in public and read aloud on March 5, 2021. A total of four (4) bids were received, with the highest bidder at $859,000 with an average of $700,580. The work was designed by Eisenbach & Ruhnke Engineering PC (E&R) and was estimated to be approximately $1,100,000.

After interviewing the apparent low bidder and confirming that they understood the scope of work, their bids were found to be correct, confirmed references and a successful recent project with the District, E&R along with this Department is recommending the award of the subject contract to Commerce Electrical Contracting Corp.

CONTRACT 3, Electrical work includes but is not limited providing power, lighting and fire alarms for all bathrooms, kitchen new hi Tech security and access control system new exterior lighting, with limited solar and wind powered exterior lights and a “Place of Refuge” stairwell communication system.

Overall, CIP 10874 includes the renovation of 23 restroom two of which are to be converted to unisex ADA units, upgrades to gypsum wall board, new ceilings in the kitchen, select window restoration, providing Places of Refuge in stairwells, new Hi Tech Security system, select exterior & interior door replacements and new signage. Site work includes the installation of fire egress sidewalks and stairway for the north end of the building. This area is to lighted with battery electric provided by solar and wind turbine power pole lighting.
Funding: B5748CP110874.B21C01.B2205A1620 $630,000.00 Local Capital Bonded Fund
Resolution: Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS: in compliance with General Municipal Law 103 public bids opened on March 5, 2021 for RFB 6583 Contract 3 of 5 Electrical Construction, CIP10874 “Interior Renovations, Doors, Security and Site Work” at Riverside High School, and

WHEREAS: four (4) bids were received and read aloud in public, and

WHEREAS: such bids were duly examined and as a result the administration has determined that Commerce Electrical Contracting Corp., is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at $630,000.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Contract RFB 6583, Contract 3/5 Electrical Construction CIP10874, “Interior Renovations, Doors, Security and Site Work” at Riverside High School, to Commerce Electrical Contracting Corp. 23-86 BQE West, Astoria, NY 11103 for $630,000.00 for a term of 365 calendar days.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
John Carr - Executive Director
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Abdool H. Jamal seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS: in compliance with General Municipal Law 103 public bids opened on March 5, 2021 for RFB 6583 Contract 3 of 5 Electrical Construction, CIP10874 “Interior Renovations, Doors, Security and Site Work” at Riverside High School, and

WHEREAS: four (4) bids were received and read aloud in public, and

WHEREAS: such bids were duly examined and as a result the administration has determined that Commerce Electrical Contracting Corp., is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at $630,000.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Contract RFB 6583, Contract 3/5 Electrical Construction CIP10874, “Interior Renovations, Doors, Security and Site Work” at Riverside High School, to Commerce Electrical Contracting Corp. 23-86 BQE West, Astoria, NY 11103 for $630,000.00 for a term of 365 calendar days.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Abdool H. Jamal     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes