47690 ELECTRICAL – Replace Chiller System, Knight Hall & Dorms

This solicitation calls for the complete replacement of the existing chiller system serving Knight Hall and the adjacent dormitories at the New York State School for the Blind in Batavia, NY. The scope includes removal of old chillers, installation of new air‑cooled chillers, associated pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and related building systems. The project may also involve asbestos abatement, structural steel work, concrete, electrical trenching, and roof modifications, requiring coordination among HVAC, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil trades. • Location: NYS School for the Blind, 2A Richmond Ave, Batavia, NY (Genesee County) • Estimated contract value: $500,000 – $1,000,000 (plus $52,500 allowance) • Mandatory pre‑bid site visit on 11/24/2026, 9:30 AM at the school’s maintenance building • Bid deadline: 12/09/2026 2:00 PM EST; questions due by the same date • Requires NYS‑certified Digital ID and bonding service registration; MWBE participation goals are set (15% MBE, 15% WBE, 3% SDVOB).