Guinea Rd Bridge Deck Replacement

The contract involves replacing the deck of CR 53 (Guinea Road) Bridge over West Creek in Schoharie County, NY, with a new reinforced concrete deck on existing steel stringers, along with reconstructing approach roadways approximately 60 feet on each side and installing new steel bridge and transition railings. The work must be substantially completed by November 26, 2025, with final completion by December 31, 2025, under a six-month contract. The project is not set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses but has subcontracting goals of 2.6% for minority-owned and 6.9% for women-owned enterprises, with no specific goals for disadvantaged or SDVOB firms. Bids are to be submitted as unit prices via sealed envelopes to the Schoharie County DPW office by August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with the bid opening scheduled shortly thereafter. The contract emphasizes compliance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications (May 1, 2025), federal EEO requirements, prevailing wage rates, and bonding provisions, including a 5% bid security and 100% performance and payment bonds. All bid responses must include certifications for non-collusion and disbarment, and acknowledgment of all addenda. The project is subject to a 45-day bid validity period, during which the County reserves the right to reject or waive minor informalities in bids. The work scope, standards, and contractual obligations are governed by referenced federal and state regulations, with the primary oversight and inspection responsibilities assigned to the County’s Engineer, Brian Weaver, P.E., who can be contacted for inquiries or to be added to the official plan holder list.