All questions concerning this IFB must be addressed to the person listed herein. If the person listed below is not available, questions must be directed to Sarah Normile at sarah.normilel@thruway.ny.gov or (518)436-2740. For matters related to MWBE and SDVOB issues only, contact Elonda Mackey at email: Elonda.Mackey@thruway.ny.gov or phone: 518-471- 5830. Bidders and prospective Bidders may not approach any other Authority officer, employee, contractor or agent or any other State entity relative to this IFB (except as provided in Exhibit 1). Address Inquiries To: Judith Jeffers-Taylor (518) 436-2732 Email: judy.jeffers-taylor@thruway.ny.gov Removal of existing chain link fence, furnish and installation of new chain link fencing located at the Authority's Administrative Headquarters - Helipad. In accordance with the New York State Thruway Authority's commitment to increase opportunities for certified Minority-owned, Women-owned, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses and pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under Public Authorities Law 2879 This procurement opportunity is limited to New York State businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A and/or 17-B of the New York State Executive Law. Location: Administrative Headquarters (Helipad) 200 Southern Blvd., Albany, NY 12209 It is the intent of this specification to describe the requirements to remove existing chain link fence, furnish and install new chain link fencing at the Helipad located at the Authority's Administrative Headquarters. Installation would take place once Final Notice of Award and Purchase order are issued unless weather does not permit. Project would continue once weather conditions allow. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS No bid will be considered, or award made unless the firm or representative submitting the bid can prove to the Authority's satisfaction that it meets the following conditions: Has in operation or is an authorized representative of a factory adequate for and devoted to the type of work described in this specification. A bid from a representative may require a certificate executed by the manufacturer stating that the said bidder is authorized to supply the merchandise offered with the guaranteed delivery time as stated in the bid. Bids may, as applicable, be opened publicly. The Director of Purchasing reserves the right at any time to postpone or cancel a scheduled Bid opening