This is a Orleans County sponsored, federally funded BridgeNY project. Notice is hereby given, that sealed proposals are sought and requested for the purpose of entering into a contract with the Orleans County Department of Public Works, for the following: Replacement of Gillette Road Bridge over Unnamed CreekTown of Barre, Orleans County, New YorkBIN 3319280, PIN 4BNY.79 The Project Owner is the Orleans County Department of Public Works, 225 West Academy Street, Albion, NY 14411. This project, the replacement of Gillette Road bridge over Unnamed Creek, BIN 3319280, PIN 4BNY.79, will replace the existing Gillette Road bridge over Unnamed Creek in the Town of Barre, Orleans County. The project includes removal of the existing bridge, replacement with a 3-sided precast concrete structure and invert slab, highway approach work, and stream work. All bids must be submitted on the blank forms provided in accordance with the specifications. On or after November 5, 2026, electronic copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained via email upon payment of $25.00 (by non-refundable check, made payable to Orleans County Department of Public Works). Orleans County Department of Public Works225 West Academy StreetAlbion, New York 14411 Contract Documents will not be provided until the aforementioned $25.00 payment is received by the County. Only those who have purchased Contract Documents directly from Orleans County will be provided addenda and will be allowed to submit a bid. The project duration is 76 days to substantial completion after notice to proceed. Project shall be substantially complete and open to traffic no later than November 12, 2027. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid. Such Bid Security shall be submitted in the form of a Bid Bond. The submission shall be made with the understanding that the Bid Security shall guarantee that the Bidder will not withdraw their Bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids: and that if their Bid is accepted, will enter into a formal contract with the Owner in accordance with the Form of Agreement; and that the required Performance and Payment Bond will be given; and that in the event of the withdrawal of said Bid within the said period of the failure to enter said Contract and give said bonds within ten (10) days after they have received notice of acceptance of the Bid, the Bidder shall be liable to the Owner for the full amount of the Bid Guarantee as liquidated damages to the Owner as a result of default of the Bidder. All bidders will be required to sign a statement of non-collusion, which is included in the project bid package. Questions regarding the Contract Plans and Documents for this project may be directed to Joel P. Astyk, P.E., Project Manager, Bergmann, at
contact@example.gov. All questions shall be submitted in writing. Construction of this project will be done in strict accordance with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) policies, procedures, and Standard Specifications (U.S. Customary Units), latest edition, and all addenda in effect on the date of advertisement for bids. The General Provisions of Contract, Contract Forms of Proposal, Agreement, Bonds, General Construction Specifications, Materials of Construction that are contained within the Specifications will be adhered to in all respects. In compliance with the provisions of Section 115 (Prevailing Rate of Wage), Public Law 627, the minimum wages paid laborers and mechanics are included in wage schedules that are set out in the bid proposal. The County of Orleans reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bids, and to award the Contract in the County’s best interest. The County reserves the right to make the award within forty-five (45) calendar days after the date of the bid opening during which period bids shall not be withdrawn. Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Have these goods or services have been purchased from an out-of-state/foreign vendor within the past 3 years? No Eligibility / Qualifications Requirements / Preferences:The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and Orleans County requires that all bidders and subcontractors present evidence of experience, ability and financial standing. Subcontracting is permitted as described in Section 108-05 of the NYSDOT Standard Specification, latest edition. Submission of or current proof of a valid NYS Uniform Contractors Questionnaire is required. In accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specification Section 102-12G, within 5 calendar days of letting, the apparent low bidder shall submit a complete D/M/WBE Pre-Award Participation Package to Orleans County using the NYSDOT approved civil rights reporting software (Equitable Business Opportunity Solution (EBO). Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Union Concrete Keeler Construction Crane-Hogan CP Ward CATCO Bognar Construction Nardozzi Paving & Construction Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%
