WBE, MBE, DBE, & SDVOB Contracting Opportunities - Craig St Water Main Replacement

Carver Construction Inc. is bidding as the prime contractor for the Craig Street Water Main Replacement Project in the City of Schenectady, New York, with a project bid due to the city on October 1, 2025. The company is actively encouraging participation from certified Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), as well as other interested subcontractors and suppliers, to submit proposals. There is a targeted subcontracting goal of 15% for both MWBE categories. Although there is no set-aside specifically for SDVOBs, all certified businesses meeting the criteria are encouraged to participate. Interested parties can request contract documents by emailing [email hidden], and all subcontractor quotes must be received by noon on September 30, 2025. Subcontractors are required to register and maintain compliance with the New York State Department of Labor Bureau of Public Works Labor Law 220-I (Contractor Registry) before submitting a bid or starting work, as the project is subject to prevailing wage requirements. The estimated project value ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the opportunity is open to businesses that comply with the outlined requirements. The project is situated in Schenectady County and represents a significant subcontracting opportunity within the water infrastructure sector.