The City of New York Department of Environmental Protection is seeking bids for the installation, retrofit, and activation of shaft equipment within its tunnel system. The work involves the supply and installation of large‑diameter valves, actuators, pumps, and associated piping, as well as extensive “unforeseen” allowances covering hazardous‑material abatement, soil testing, utility adjustments, and emergency activation tasks. Bidders must meet stringent apprenticeship, EEO, DBE, and Buy‑America requirements, provide bid security, and submit all documentation electronically via PASSPort.
• Major equipment items include 60″ rubber‑sealed butterfly valves, 60″ metal‑sealed triple‑offset valves, and associated hydraulic actuators (individual maximum values ranging from $4 M to $17.5 M).
• Unforeseen work allowances span $30 K to $6.75 M per item, covering de‑watering, ventilation, hazardous‑material handling, and utility coordination.
• Mandatory compliance with New York State apprenticeship law, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, and Build America/Buy America provisions; bidders must submit certifications, apprenticeship documentation, and DBE utilization plans.
• All bids must be entered electronically by 10 a.m. on November 20 2026, with a bid bond or certified check accompanying the submission.