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The Gilbane | Turner Team

The joint venture team of Gilbane | Turner, in association with HOK, have been selected for the design and construction of a new Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory that will consolidate operations currently spread out across several Capital Region facilities. These three industry leaders have joined forces, sharing synergy, best practices, and philosophy to create this dynamic and important facility. We are very excited to create this standard-setting Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory.

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About the New York State Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory

The Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory project consolidates five existing facilities throughout the Capital District of New York into one new building on the Governor W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus in Albany, New York. This new facility will be home to NYS Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center, which includes the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Division of Genetics, Division of Infectious Diseases, and Division of Lab Quality Certification. In addition to the laboratory space needed for the advancement of the Department of Health’s mission, the building will include a central utility plant, a shipping, storage, and material handling facility, and administrative offices.

The anatomy of the planned 647,000-square-foot building will include:

  • Shallow spread footing foundations
  • Steel braced frame five-story superstructure
  • Aluminum plate and glass façade
  • Various roofing systems, including KEE Type, SBS, and Green Roofing
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Maximizing Diverse and Local Business Opportunities

A Safe and Inclusive Jobsite
Gilbane | Turner understands that team chemistry, morale, and the health of project participants are critical. We are committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace culture. We know a positive jobsite environment built on teamwork and inclusion promotes safety and productivity. Everyone on our project will be expected to actively care for each other and ensure that each and every team member feels physically and emotionally safe.

Our Commitment to Diverse and Local Businesses
Diverse and local business and local workforce participation will be a key criterion that Gilbane | Turner will review during proposal reviews. Specific participation goals for the project will be established. Our team will seek to maximize opportunities for positive community impact with MBE/WBE/SVODB and local participation in the project.

FAQs

Where should I look for bidding opportunities and advertisements?
In the Contracting Opportunities section of this website. 
As a potential lower-tier vendor, do I need to complete the prequalification process to participate in a work opportunity with Prime Contractors?
No. Only vendors seeking to participate as a Prime Contractor need to go through the prequalification process. Lower-tier vendors should notify of their interest via Vendor Interest Registry link on this project website.
How do I determine which Prime Contractor I should reach out to for potential participation in the Project?
We encourage vendors of all sizes and capabilities to carefully review the “Contracting Opportunities” tab on this project website to determine which Proposal Packages best fit your firm’s capabilities. Contact information and a list of Prime Contractors will be made available in that link, including the best contact to discuss your potential participation.
Will the Prime Contractor provide smaller scopes of work to help me determine what I can reasonably bid on, or is this my responsibility?
Prime Contractors will work to create smaller scopes for sub-tier vendors to bid on to the extent possible. Of course, if your firm is interested in a particular portion of the Proposal Package, please communicate that to the Prime Contractors. 
What do I do if I have not been able to successfully connect with Prime Contractors?
Gilbane|Turner has requested that Prime Contractors be as responsive as possible to all inquiring lower-tier vendors.  If you have reached out to the contact person listed on the “Contracting Opportunities” tab and have not received an answer within three (3) working days, please notify Gilbane|Turner via GTProcurementNYSHL@tcco.com.
How do I access drawings and specifications for the Proposal Package I am interested in?
The applicable drawings and specifications will be provided to lower-tier vendors by the Prime Contractors they will be providing bids to.
Can I provide bids to multiple Prime Contractors for the same Proposal Package?
Yes. We encourage you to consider doing so to increase your chances of being included on the team ultimately selected.
When and where is the next information session I can attend?

Gilbane|Turner holds Meet the Primes sessions at the start of each new work release process as well as various other project information/outreach sessions. All sessions are posted in advance on this project website, and we encourage you to check here frequently.

I am a Minority- or Women-Owned business, but I have not received my certification from either Albany County or New York State. Can I still participate in this Project?
All qualified businesses who offer relevant services have the opportunity to participate in the project.  However, to qualify toward the project goals established for Minority- , Woman- or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned business participation, your firm must be NYS ESD or OGS certified  at the time you enter into a contract for this Project. With that said, the Project also places an emphasis on local hiring and procurement, so your certification status is not the only measure by which selection is being made.
Is there a schedule of future Proposal Package opportunities that I can monitor to be prepared to participate?
All work releases are posted on this project website under the “Contracting Opportunities” tab, and we encourage you to monitor this website regularly. 
I am a small, non-union contractor. How can I participate if I am unable to meet the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements?
While there is a PLA on the project, it does afford avenues for non-union contractor participation under certain conditions. Individual circumstances can be reviewed with Gilbane|Turner or the Prime Contractors.