Bidding on Parks Capital Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
When & where can
I pick-up bid documents?
Bid documents can be picked up
in Blueprint, Room 64 at the Olmsted
Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, between
8 a.m. & 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except legal holidays.
Get
directions to the Olmsted Center.
What are the telephone and fax numbers for the Blueprint Room? For Contracts Administration?
| Office | Telephone | Fax | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint | (718) 760-6771 | (718) 760-6885 | Room 60 |
| Contracts Administration | (718) 760-6576 | (718) 760-6946 | Room 64 |
Where can I learn about
Parks & Recreation projects that are being advertised?
There are several ways. You can
register with the NYC
Vendor Enrollment Center (212-857-1680). Doing
so will place your company on a citywide bidder list
used by all City agencies. (It is the contractor's
responsibility to keep the Vendor Enrollment Center
apprised of any changes in contact information.) You
can also check the City Record, available by subscription
or online at the www.nyc.gov. Finally, you can review the available
projects at the Blueprint Room front desk.
Is there a fee for
bid documents?
Starting February 1, 2004 , there will be a fee for bid documents. In general the fee will be $25.00 but will be $100.00 for projects with over 100 drawings. The fee is payable by check or money order to City of New York, Parks & Recreation, and a separate check/money order is required for each project. Please carefully read the advertising notice to verify the fee for projects you are interested in. Additional information is available in Blueprint, Room 64, or online at www.nyc.gov.
Are pre-qualifications
required for Parks & Recreation projects?
Qualifications vary by project.
The contractor should refer to the project specification
(available in the Blueprint Room).
Can I send a messenger
or use a package delivery service to pick-up documents?
Parks & Recreation would prefer
that bid documents be picked-up by the contractor.
The use of messenger & package delivery services
has been problematic, and Parks cannot guarantee accurate
delivery of documents or of technical clarifications.
Who can I speak to
regarding technical questions that arise while preparing
my bid?
Technical issues should be discussed
with the "Agency Contact Person." Please
check Page 29 ("Appendix 1: Bid Information")
of the technical specification for contact information.
Alternatively, you may call the Director of Specifications
and Estimating at (718) 760-6700.
How will I receive
technical clarifications issued while I prepare my
bid?
Parks & Recreation will contact
you by mail or fax. It is your responsibility to provide
Parks with up-to-date contact information for our
database. When picking up bid documents, you MUST
receive a receipt to verify that the transaction has
been recorded; otherwise, you may not receive technical
clarifications.
How can I notify Parks & Recreation of a change in my contact information?
You will need to fill out a new Blueprint database registration form. Additionally, you will need to change your address with the City's Vendor Enrollment Center (212-857-1680). To learn how to change contact information for a submitted bid, please refer to Article 59 of the Standard Legals.
Where do I submit my
sealed bids?
There is a locked "Bid Box"
in Contract Administration. Just drop your sealed
bid in the slot.
Where can I find the
bid results?
Bid results are posted outside
Contract Administration, Room 60.
Where can I obtain up-to-date Wage Rates?
These are available in Blueprint, Room 64 and at www.nyc.gov (select Elected Officials, then Comptroller, then Labor Law).
If I have a question
or comment about the service in the Blueprint Room,
who can I contact?
The Director of Document Services
can be reached by phone at (718) 760-6798.