How to bid on NCB OTxHU construction for NYC Health + Hospitals

What NYC Health + Hospitals is buying

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking bids for main construction of Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units at its NCB site, 3424 Kossuth Avenue in the Bronx. This is an invitation for bids (IFB).

The contract documents include minimum qualifications, insurance requirements, a Project Labor Agreement, and an M/WBE participation goal for bids of $500,000 or more. Review the documents to decide whether the work and obligations fit your firm.

Key dates and the bid deadline

Attend one mandatory pre-bid meeting: October 13 or October 14, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at NYC Health + Hospitals NCB, Room 1715. Only bidders who attend may bid. Late attendees will not be accommodated; the notice also says a grace period of no more than 15 minutes will be granted.

Submit written technical questions by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Bids are due November 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Plan to submit before the deadline and follow the submission instructions in the solicitation documents.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience relevant to main construction work and the capacity to meet the solicitation’s minimum qualifications. Check the contract documents carefully to confirm eligibility and any applicable trade-license requirements.

The notice requires contractors to be insured by a NAIC-admitted insurance carrier; non-admitted carriers will not be accepted. Bids of $500,000 or more are subject to a 29% M/WBE participation goal, and bids that do not comply will be declared non-responsive.

How to find the documents and respond

Use “View original source” to open NYC’s Current Solicitations open-data list, which can be read without logging in. Find the opportunity by its PIN, 24202204, or its title. NYC posts bids to the City Record and PASSPort.

To view documents or submit, search the PIN on City Record Online or register a free vendor account in PASSPort, then respond before the due date. Attend one of the mandatory meetings if you intend to bid. Send technical questions in writing by email to [email protected] and [email protected] by the stated question deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the contract documents early, especially the minimum qualifications, bid forms, insurance terms, PLA requirements, and any required trade licenses. Make a checklist of every submission item and confirm that your firm can meet each requirement.

If your bid is $500,000 or more, plan how you will meet the 29% M/WBE goal and document the required participation. Confirm that your insurance carrier is NAIC-admitted. The notice also states that certified payrolls for contracts bid on or after December 31, 2025 must be submitted electronically through NYC eComply beginning January 1, 2026.

Arrive early for the meeting; the notice encourages arrival at least 30 minutes ahead and asks firms to limit attendance to one person. Subcontractors are encouraged to attend to obtain access to the potential bidder’s list.