The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is assisting Collins Engineers, PC (Collins) in the selection and retention of a Subcontractor to provide Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) for Consultant Inspection Teams and various Access Equipment throughout NYSDOT’s Regions (EAST) 1, 2, 3, 7, & 9, under Contract No. D041201.
Collins has a prime contract with the NYSDOT, Contract No. D041201. All applicable provisions of the prime contract apply to the subcontract. Collins 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.
The project duration is from the beginning of the Contract, January 1, 2025, until May 31, 2029 (4 years). However, the bids will only be valid for the first two years of the contract. The WZTC and access equipment will be re-bid in early 2027.
The selected Subcontractor will be required to provide all labor, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment for the Work Zone Traffic Control for the retaining wall inspection in NYSDOT (EAST) Region 1 Albany, Region 2 Utica, Region 3 Syracuse, Region 7 Watertown, and Region 9 Binghamton, all counties in the State of New York. The required traffic control will assist Collins and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) personnel, or their authorized designee, with the inspection of said Overhead and Ancillary Sign Structures. Work shall be performed as described and in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Required Experience: As the safety of human lives is at risk, the Subcontractor shall have had a minimum of five (5) years documented experience in the performance of traffic control. Additionally, all flag persons shall have had a minimum of six (6) months of documented experience in traffic control. All Subcontractors’ personnel assigned to this work shall have current flagger certification necessary to perform the work, must be able to communicate in a clear and effective manner and be familiar with the MUTCD manual.
WZTC: The number of workdays required per crew to provide Work Zone Traffic Control per week will vary from zero to seven (0 to 7) days. As many as two (2) separate work crews with all necessary equipment and materials may be required to work simultaneously at any time during the Contract. Also, full and partial day, nighttime, and weekend closures will be required to complete the work. One contract will be awarded to include both day and night work.
Insurance: Insurance requirements are flow down from the prime agreement and are listed in the Bid Documents. Subcontractors must supply statement if they have any insurance deviations or provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing what insurance coverage(s) are carried.
Permits: Subcontractor will be responsible to procure all permits necessary to perform work, including, but not limited to: entry and temporary lane closure permits.
Bid Documents: Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Bid Package including the Invitation to Bidders, Proposal Form with Bid Sheets, and Technical Specifications by contacting the Bid Document Contact listed below.
Interested parties may receive a BID package from Mr. John Bielawski at Collins Engineers, PC, US Army Watervliet Arsenal, 44 Dalliba Ave, Suite 240, Watervliet, NY 12189, which explains in more detail the nature of the work, requirements and conditions needed to successfully complete this assignment.
Contact: Mr. John Bielawski (
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Deadline: Proposals prepared in conformance with the Bid Documents shall be accepted until 5:00PM (COB) (Local Time), October 3, 2025, in the office of US Army Watervliet Arsenal, Collins Engineers, PC, 44 Dalliba Ave, Suite 240, Watervliet, NY 12189.
Bid Letting: Proposals shall be mailed (return receipt requested) or otherwise delivered in a sealed envelope labeled Proposal for Contract D041201, Work Zone Traffic Control Subcontract for Consultant Inspection Teams (EAST) and labeled with the name of the bidder in accordance with the Invitation to Bidders Document. As noted previously, proposals must be received at the offices of US Army Watervliet Arsenal, Collins Engineers, PC, 44 Dalliba Ave, Suite 240, Watervliet, NY 12189 no later than 5:00 PM on October 3, 2025. Proposals received after the deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Bids will be opened at 12:00 PM on October 6, 2025, and read out loud in the offices of US Army Watervliet Arsenal, Collins Engineers, PC, 44 Dalliba Ave, Suite 240, Watervliet, NY 12189, by Mr. John Bielawski, e-mail:
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The Award of the Contract will be made within 30 calendar days after receipt of Bids, subject to final approval of NYSDOT.
Under the requirements of the State Procurement Act all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Contract Management Bureau (* Designated Contact: Salma Pasha). 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.
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: 20%
Due date:10/03/2025
Contract term: 36 Months
County(ies): All NYS counties
Location: NYSDOT Regions 1,2,3,7, & 9 This is a subcontract opportunity issued by Collins Engineers, P.C.
