This contract covers installing stairway pressurization systems at thirteen emergency exits on the 63rd street line across Manhattan and Queens to keep them smoke-free in a fire.
The contractor will install systems pulling fresh air from street level to nine of the exits and connect alarm systems from the existing LIRR system to the New York City Transit Authority alarm system at the remaining four exits.
Bids are due 2026-11-13 and the solicitation was posted 2026-10-02.
The estimated value of the contract is $10M - $50M.
The contract term is 1302 Calendar days.
This is an A + B Contract procured via Invitation for Bids by MTA Construction & Development.
Install stairway pressurization systems at nine emergency exits to pull fresh air from street level
Connect alarm systems from the existing LIRR system to the NYC Transit Authority alarm system at four emergency exits that already have pressurization systems
Complete the work across thirteen exits on the 63rd street line spanning Manhattan and Queens
Meet the stated MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation goals during contract performance
Requirements
From the documents
Participation goal
MBE 15%; WBE 15%; SDVOB 6%
Posted Scope of Work
The Work of this Contract includes providing stairway pressurization systems to thirteen (13) exits across Manhattan and Queens on the 63rd street line to keep them free of smoke in the event of fire. The Contractor will be responsible for installing pressurization systems that will pull fresh air from street level to nine (9) of the emergency exits and connecting alarm systems from existing the LIRR system to New York City Transit Authority alarm system at the remaining four (4) exits which already have pressurization systems This is an A + B Contract
The work includes providing stairway pressurization systems to thirteen exits across Manhattan and Queens on the 63rd street line to keep them free of smoke in the event of fire. The contractor will install pressurization systems pulling fresh air from street level to nine of the emergency exits, and will connect alarm systems from the existing LIRR system to the New York City Transit Authority alarm system at the remaining four exits, which already have pressurization systems installed.
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The work involves installing stairway pressurization systems at thirteen emergency exits across Manhattan and Queens on the 63rd street line, including pulling fresh air to nine exits and connecting alarm systems from the LIRR system to the NYC Transit Authority alarm system at four exits that already have pressurization systems.
When are bids due?
Bids are due on 11/13/2026.
What is the estimated value of this contract?
The estimated value is $10M - $50M.
Are there participation goals for this contract?
Yes, the goals are MBE 15%; WBE 15%; SDVOB 6%.
How long is the contract term?
The contract term is 1302 Calendar days.
Full source recordEvery field MTA Construction & Development published, untouched
Code
C35338
Term
1302 Calendar days
Goals
MBE 15%; WBE 15%; SDVOB 6%
Title
Rehabilitate Emergency Exits
Fields
Goals
MBE 15%; WBE 15%; SDVOB 6%
Funding
100% MTA
Est $ Value
$10M - $50M
Contract Term
1302 Calendar days
Contract Number
C35338
Current Addenda
0
Title/Description
Rehabilitate Emergency Exits
Current Opening/Due Date
11/13/2026
Document Availability Date
10/02/2026
Notice
Scope
The Work of this Contract includes providing stairway pressurization systems to thirteen (13) exits across Manhattan and Queens on the 63rd street line to keep them free of smoke in the event of fire. The Contractor will be responsible for installing pressurization systems that will pull fresh air from street level to nine (9) of the emergency exits and connecting alarm systems from existing the LIRR system to New York City Transit Authority alarm system at the remaining four (4) exits which already have pressurization systems This is an A + B Contract
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