BCNI seeks General Contractors and Professional Service Providers, including Environmental Consultants and EPA Certified Lead Abatement Service Providers to become approved contractors, for participation with our state and federally funded grant programs aiding the residents of Schenectady, Montgomery and Fulton Counties.
Respondents to this open request for qualifications (RFQ), who are deemed qualified and eligible based on their submission, may be considered for future project bidding opportunities. BCNI will continue to accept responses to this RFQ on an open basis, adding qualified and eligible respondents to our list for future project opportunities.
BCNI actively seeks certified and non-certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), Section 3, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) contractors and vendors to participate in our programs. BCNI has agreed to meet specific goals provided by our funders to utilize certified and non-certified MWBEs, SDVOB, and Section 3 contractors. MWBE, SDVOB, and Section 3 contractors are highly encouraged to apply.
Interested Contractors and Trades or Vendors are encouraged to review the information available throughout our website or contact our office for additional information about the programs we administer, our bidding process, and related requirements.
Initial Vendor Eligibility Requirements
Interested respondents are encouraged to review the form below and compile all required information in advance to make completion of the form easier. Please be advised that there is no ability to start and save work; the form must be completed at one time. BCNI staff may follow up with respondents to review your submission before completing our review. Once a complete submission is reviewed and approved, you will receive a confirmation email from BCNI for your files.
Please be advised that to complete the Qualification Registration Form, respondents must provide the following:
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- At least two references listing the project name and owner’s contact information, location, description of work performed and the project’s value
- Completed and Signed IRS Form W-9
- Proof of Commercial General Liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Aggregate
- Proof of Workers’ Compensation covering employees and subcontractors, CE-200s are not acceptable
- ALL contractors must carry Workers’ Compensation
- ALL EPA or similar agency/authority Certificates, Licenses, and qualifications for any firm working on lead abatement activities