Building 9 DESIGN Egress Stairs

Background

The Hudson Valley Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the design of new egress stairs at Building 9. The goal of this contract is to ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards, specifically ADA guidelines, while replacing existing egress stairs and associated walkways.

Work Details

The contractor will provide all labor and materials necessary to design new first-floor egress stairs to replace the existing ones, including a concrete walkway leading to the driveway. The design must adhere to the following specifications: 1. Rebuild stair platform walls using similar stone materials. 2. Remove the top deck/platform and replace it with a new concrete deck of the same thickness. 3. Construct stairs from concrete with proper footing, designed to ADA standards, with a minimum width of four feet. 4. Install ADA standard railings (PVC coated over aluminum) and compliant handrails. 5. Ensure the walkway from the stairs leads to the parking area and is also a minimum of four feet wide. 6. Comply with current NYS Code and manufacturer guidelines; any code violations will be financially the designer's responsibility for changes. 7. The design must be approved by OPWDD’s Architect.

Period of Performance

The work is to be completed within 30 days of contract award unless modified.

Place of Performance

The project will take place at Hudson Valley DDSO, located at 9 Wilbur Ave, Thiells, NY 10984.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate two years of relevant experience on prior projects of similar magnitude and provide their New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) registration number at the time of bid submission. Contractors must be registered with NYSDOL before submitting a bid or commencing work on public works projects covered by Article 8 of the Labor Law. Subcontracting is not allowed without written approval from OPWDD.