NYS Joint Utilties Make Ready Services Contractor

Lewis County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide Make-Ready services in collaboration with New York’s Joint Utilities, facilitating the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded partly through the Environmental Protection Fund via the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The project encompasses separate contracts for the County, the Village of Lowville and Constableville, and the Town of Diana, with each entity managing its own project scope. The contract, which has a duration of ten years, aims to support the development of EV infrastructure across Lewis County, with a total project value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, setting MWBE participation goals at 30%, including a 6% target for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business contracting. Proposals are due by September 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with the contract awarded to a contractor capable of delivering comprehensive Make-Ready services aligned with the project’s objectives. The procurement is managed by the Lewis County Purchasing Director, Brian Hanno, and the project is part of a broader effort to expand sustainable transportation infrastructure in New York State. Notably, no business entities have previously held an identical or similar contract within the past five years, indicating an opportunity for new or experienced firms to participate in this significant initiative.