Groth Rd over East Branch of Sandy Creek Bridge Replacement

The contract involves constructing a new 42-foot precast concrete bridge over East Branch Sandy Creek in Orleans County, NY, with a design life of 75 years. The project scope includes widening the existing structure to two 11-foot lanes with 4-foot shoulders, reconstructing approach roadways for proper geometry, and enhancing hydraulic capacity to pass the 100-year storm. Erosion control via medium stone streambank protection, along with new guiderails and bridge railings, are also specified. The work must be completed within 150 days of the notice to proceed, with a bid due date of October 20, 2025. The project is not set aside for service-disabled veterans but has subcontracting goals of 5.3% for minority-owned, 6.9% for women-owned, and 5% for disadvantaged businesses, with bidders required to submit relevant commitment forms. The contract documents, available for $25 from the Orleans County Department of Public Works, include the proposal book and drawings, which only those who purchase the documents can access for bid preparation, and no specific FAR clauses are incorporated. Bids must be submitted as sealed hard copies by the deadline, with a minimum bid guaranty of 5%, and must include a non-collusion statement and DBE commitment form. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project location is in the Town of Murray, and the administrative contact is Craig Lane, with questions directed to the project engineer Seth Kaeuper. The contract emphasizes compliance with state and local regulations, with no explicit federal clauses or detailed inspection and acceptance procedures specified in the available documents. Overall, the project aims to deliver a durable, hydraulically capable bridge within a strict timeline, adhering to specified socioeconomic participation goals and bid requirements.