DBE Opportunity- Garden Street and Washington Street Bridge Reconstruction Over Fallkill Creek

D.A. Collins Construction Co., Inc. is inviting qualified subcontractors, suppliers, and trucking firms to submit quotes for a project involving the reconstruction of the Garden Street and Washington Street Bridges over Fallkill Creek in Poughkeepsie, New York. The company is acting as the prime contractor and has scheduled the bid opening for January 22, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The project aims to be completed by September 1, 2027, with a contract value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. DAC encourages participation from Certified New York Disadvantaged Owned Businesses and other interested subcontractors and suppliers, with a specific goal of achieving at least 6% disadvantaged-owned subcontracting participation. Quotes must be submitted by the end of business on January 21, 2025, and can be obtained by contacting the Estimating Administrator via email or phone. This opportunity is part of a broader initiative by New York State’s Department of Transportation, targeting small and disadvantaged business participation in construction projects. The project falls under the NAICS code 333924, which pertains to industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing, indicating the scope of work may involve specialized construction services. The solicitation is posted publicly through the New York Subcontract Opportunities platform, emphasizing transparency and encouraging diverse participation. The project does not have a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, but it emphasizes a commitment to fostering disadvantaged business enterprise involvement, aligning with state goals for inclusive economic development in Dutchess County.