Special Access for Consultant State Inspection Teams throughout NYSDOT's Region 4

The New York State Department of Transportation is assisting Greenman-Pedersen, Inc (GPI), in the selection and retention of multiple Subcontractors, to provide Special Access for Consultant State Inspection Teams throughout NYSDOT’s Region 4, under Contract No. D038194-01, PIN 4B22.02. A Subcontractor will be selected and retained for each type of special access equipment, which includes: - Pontoon Boat with Lift- Barge, Tender, & Captain- Amphibious Tracker with Manlift- 75’ Under Bridge Inspection Unit (UBIU) Bidders may submit proposals for any one, multiple, or all of the listed Special Access equipment. The selected Subcontractors will be required to provide all labor, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment for the Special Access for Biennial and Interim Bridge Inspections located throughout all counties of the listed NYSDOT Region. The required special access will assist GPI and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) personnel, or their authorized designee, with the inspection of said bridges. Work shall be performed as described and in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, NYSDOT standards, and the project specifications. Required Experience: As the safety of human lives is at risk, the Subcontractor shall have had a minimum of three (3) years of documented experience in the operation of special access. Interested parties may receive an electronic BID package from Mr. William Doughty by contacting him at +1 (555) 000-0000. The bid package explains in more detail the nature of the work, requirements, and conditions needed to successfully complete this assignment. The project duration is from April 1, 2024, until May 31, 2026. It should be noted that the majority of the work will be performed from March through December of each year with minimal or uncertain amount of work anticipated during the winter months. The number of workdays required per crew to provide special access per week will vary from zero to five (0 to 5) days. Also, weekend special access may be required to complete the work. GPI has a prime contract with the NYSDOT, Contract No. D038194-01. All applicable provisions of the prime contract apply to the subcontract. GPI reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, to invite for new bid proposals and to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Insurance: Insurance requirements are as follows, and shall be in accordance with the specifications in the Bid Documents: Policies of Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance; Policies of Automobile and Truck Insurance; Workmen’s Compensation Insurance; All Subcontractors. Permits: The Subcontractor is responsible for procuring all permits necessary to perform work, except RR Right of Entry and Lane Closures when provided under a separate WZTC contract. Bid Documents: Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Bid Package including the Invitation to Bidders, Proposal Form with Bid Sheets, Contract Agreement, and Technical Specifications by contacting the Bid Document Contact listed below. Contact: Mr. William Doughty, GPI 150 State Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14614 | contact@example.gov | +1 (555) 000-0000. Deadline: Proposals prepared in conformance with the Bid Documents shall be accepted until 3:00 PM (Local Time), March 4, 2024, in the office of GPI, 150 State Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14614. Bid Letting: Proposals shall be mailed (return receipt requested), or otherwise delivered in a sealed envelope labeled “Proposal for WZTC”, and also labeled with the name of the bidder. As noted previously, proposals must be received at the offices of GPI 150 State St, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14614 no later than 3:00 PM on March 4, 2024. Proposals received after the deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened. The Bids will be opened as soon as possible after 3:00 PM on March 4, 2024, and read out loud in the offices of GPI, 150 State Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14614 by William Doughty. A representative of NYSDOT may be present. Attendance by a representative from each of the prospective bidders is encouraged but not mandatory. The Award of the Contract will be made within 25 calendar days after receipt of Bids, subject to final approval of NYSDOT. A tabulation of the Bids will be provided to all Bidders by email. Under the requirements of the State Procurement Act, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Contract Management Bureau (Designated Contact: Rebecca Quell). Until a contract is approved by the State Comptroller, contact with any other NYSDOT employee, or the firm as listed above, concerning this project should not be made unless otherwise directed by the Contract Management Bureau. Communications made contrary to this policy and deemed an attempt to influence the outcome, may result in disqualification. Agency: Transportation, NYS Dept. of  Contract Number:  D038194-01  Contract Term:   26 months  Date of Issue:  01/30/2024  Due Date/Time: 03/04/2024 @ 3:00 pm  County(ies): All Counties  Location:   NYSDOT Region 4  Classification:  2022-2025 Biennial and Interim Bridge Inspection Opportunity Type:  General   Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0% Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Due date:03/04/2024 Contract term: 26 months County(ies): Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming Location: NYSDOT Region 4