The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is assisting STV Incorporated in the selection and retention of a Subcontractor to perform Guide Rail Crash Testing for the Consultant and State Design Team under Contract No. D041133-03 PIN SCGC.25. The selected Subcontractor shall be solely responsible for providing all labor, operators, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment related to Electric Vehicle Impact Crash Testing for NYSDOT’s mid-tension cable guide rail study. This project will evaluate the capability of the NYSDOT mid-tension cable guide rail to engage and safely redirect a Tesla Model Y small car under MASH TL-3 crash test conditions. The total length of the cable guide rail installation will be 600 feet. The required crash test program will assist STV and NYSDOT personnel, or their authorized designee, with the performance and documentation of the testing program. All work, equipment, and procedures shall meet, at a minimum, the requirements of the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) and shall also comply with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, regulations, directives, guidelines, policies, procedures, manuals, and all applicable laws. The scope of Crash Testing Services includes, but is not limited to: Construction of Cable Run: The 600-foot test article installation shall be constructed per the provided shop drawings. Installation shall be photographically documented. Preparation and Conduct of Crash Test: Monitoring and performance of the crash test shall conform to MASH TL-3 criteria using the Tesla Model Y vehicle. Reporting and Project Deliverables: Teleconferences with STV and the NYSDOT Project Team to review progress. Digital crash movie files and photographs. A full crash testing report meeting MASH requirements. Required Experience: The Subcontractor (and their personnel) shall be thoroughly knowledgeable, trained, and experienced in the safe conduct of full-scale MASH-compliant crash testing, including prior documented successful crash tests of similar roadside safety systems. Personnel shall be fully qualified and hold all necessary certifications to perform the assigned work, and must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. All equipment shall meet MASH specifications and NYSDOT requirements, and be appropriate for safe and accurate execution of the crash tests. Cable Availability: The required cable material for this project may have limited availability in the market. Bidders are responsible for confirming material sources and ensuring timely procurement for the project. A potential source of NYSDOT-approved cable guiderail material, identified as readily available, is Elderlee, Inc., Bid Information: Interested parties may receive a BID package from Mr. Alireza Mohammadi, STV Incorporated, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10118, email: alireza.mohammadi@stvinc.com, Phone (646) 602-5931. The BID package explains in more detail the nature of the work, requirements, and conditions needed to successfully complete this assignment. Schedule: This project is anticipated to be performed during Winter and Spring 2026, weather and other conditions permitting. Prime Contract: STV has a prime contract with NYSDOT, Contract No. D041133-03. All applicable provisions of the prime contract apply to the subcontract. STV reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, to invite new bid proposals, and to disregard nonconforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Bid Documents: Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Bid Package, including the Request for Proposals, Bid Sheets, and Contract Agreement, by contacting the Bid Document Contact listed above. Deadline: Proposals prepared in conformance with the Bid Documents shall be accepted until 12:00 PM (Local Time), November 15, 2025 in the office of STV Incorporated, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10118, or via email at alireza.mohammadi@stvinc.com. The bidder shall include a detailed proposed schedule, outlining all major milestones and deliverable dates, as part of the bid submittal. Bid Letting: Signed proposals must be received by 12:00 PM (Local Time), November 19, 2025. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. No bid information or interpretations will be provided orally; all must be by written addenda sent out at least three (3) days before bid submission. The award of the contract will be made within three (3) calendar days after receipt of bids, subject to final approval by NYSDOT. Procurement Compliance: Under the State Procurement Act, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be directed to the Contract Management Bureau’s Designated Contact: Mr. Alireza Mohammadi, STV Incorporated. Until a contract is approved, communication with any other NYSDOT or STV employees concerning this project is prohibited unless directed otherwise by the Office of Contract Management. Communications made contrary to this policy and deemed an attempt to influence the outcome may result in disqualification. Subcontracting and Set-Asides: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Minority-Owned Subcontracting Goal: 0% Women-Owned Subcontracting Goal: 0% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Goal: 0% Disadvantaged-Owned Subcontracting Goal: 0% Contract Information: Due Date: TBD Contract Term: 6 months County: N/A Location: N/A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0% Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Due date:11/19/2025 Contract term: 6 months County(ies): All NYS counties Location: NA
