Empire AI Research Computing Center

Gilbane Contracting Opportunities

Contractor/Vendor Interest Form

All contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and professional services with an interest in pursuing this project should complete the interest form:

Upcoming Bid Packages

The Empire AI Research Computing Center project will provide multiple opportunities for participation in the project. The schedule below is a guide to the timing of procurement activities.

October 2026 Bid Releases*
*Subject to change

  • Foundations and Concrete Slabs
  • Structural Steel
  • Sitework and Utilities
  • Elevators

October/November/December 2026 Bid Releases*
*Subject to change

  • Misc. Cast-in-Place Concrete
  • Decorative Metals
  • Millwork
  • Roofing
  • Fireproofing
  • Façade (Metal Panels/GFRC/Curtainwall)
  • Overhead Doors
  • General Trades
  • Access Flooring
  • Concrete Floor Coatings
  • Resilient Flooring and Tile
  • Painting
  • Loading Dock Equipment
  • Elevators
  • Fire Protection
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • HVAC – Controls
  • Electrical – Site Utilities
  • Electrical & Lighting
  • Tel/Data
  • Low Voltage – Communications/Security
  • Fire Alarm
  • Exterior Improvements/Landscaping

Construction Opportunity Questions

*All subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and professional services with interest in pursuing this project should complete the interest form.

Share your company information in order to receive updates and information on participating on the project. 

Prequalification Process

*All 2nd Tier subcontractors and suppliers are not required to submit prequalification information.

All businesses interested in submitting as a Prime/Tier-1 subcontractor must prequalify to receive a Request for Proposal (RFP). For questions regarding prequalification, please email LWashburn@GilbaneCo.com.