How to bid on a power and cooling upgrade for NYC Health + Hospitals

What NYC Health + Hospitals is buying

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking bids for a power and cooling upgrade at South Brooklyn Health, 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn. This is an invitation for bids (IFB) in the construction category.

The opportunity may suit construction firms with relevant power and cooling upgrade experience. Required trade licenses apply where applicable.

Key dates and the bid deadline

Attendance at one of two mandatory pre-bid meetings is required to bid: November 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, or November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Both meetings are at NYC H+H South Brooklyn Health, Main Building, Penthouse (PH) Room 1140. Late attendees may not be accommodated; the notice also says a grace period of no more than 15 minutes will be granted.

Submit technical questions in writing by email no later than November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Bids are due December 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Plan to submit before the deadline; the solicitation information provided does not specify what happens to late bids.

Who this opportunity may suit

This IFB is relevant to construction firms able to perform power and cooling upgrade work. Subcontractors are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to obtain access to the potential bidder's list.

For bids of $500,000 or more, the contract has a 25% M/WBE goal. Bids that do not comply with the stated terms will be declared non-responsive.

How to find the documents and respond

Use the solicitation's PIN or title to find it in the NYC Current Solicitations open-data list. NYC posts bids to the City Record and PASSPort.

To view documents or submit a response, search the PIN on City Record Online or register for a free vendor account in PASSPort, then respond before the December 17 deadline.

Prepare carefully before submitting

Attend one mandatory meeting and arrive at least 30 minutes early, as encouraged in the notice. It recommends considering public transportation to avoid traffic and parking delays, asks vendors to limit meeting attendance to one person, and says social distancing protocols must be observed.

Send technical questions in writing by the stated deadline. Review the bid documents closely for the NYC Health and Hospitals Project Labor Agreement terms, insurance requirements, applicable trade licenses, and M/WBE requirements. Contractors must be insured by a NAIC-admitted carrier; non-admitted carriers will not be accepted. The awarded contractor must execute and submit a Letter of Assent.

If awarded, certified payrolls for contracts bid on or after December 31, 2025, must be submitted electronically through NYC eComply beginning January 1, 2026. Confirm your team can meet the applicable payroll and bid-document requirements before submitting.