Salmon River Fish Hatchery Well Field Improvements - 2023

Project Description: Work Includes, but is not limited to removal of existing well pump and drop pipe; cleaning of well using Aqua Freed process; performing well yield test; reinstalling pump and new drop pipe; installing Aqua Gard piping arrangement and level sensor; vault access modifications; electrical equipment removal and replacement; flow meter removals and replacements; exploratory test well. Proposals will be accepted only from bidders who obtain the biddable Contract Documents directly from the Department. All proposals must be submitted on a printed paper version of the official Proposal Form 004113 and enclosed in a sealed envelope. Each proposal must be accompanied by a deposit or a Bid Bond Form 004313 in the amount of 5% of the bid. The Apparent Low Bidder will be required to submit a completed NEW YORK STATE VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR-PROFIT CONSTRUCTION (CCA-2) and M/WBE-EEO and SDVOB Utilization Plans within 24 hours and within five days, respectively, of being notified that they are the Apparent Low Bidder Pursuant to State Finance Law, 139-j and 139-k, this Invitation for Bid includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between a Governmental Entity and an Offerer during the procurement process. Further information about these requirements, including a copy of the new lobbying law, can be found electronically The Contractor shall adhere to the NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION GUIDELINES REGARDING PERMISSIBLE CONTACTS DURING A PROCUREMENT AND THE PROHIBITION OF INAPPROPRIATE LOBBYING INFLUENCE All correspondence and/or questions relating to this IFB should be directed to the Department's designated contacts listed below: Appendix A of the contract contains Standard Clauses for all NYS Contracts; Appendix B contains Standard Clauses for Department of Environmental Conservation contracts including MBE and WBE requirements; Appendix C contains Standard Clauses for Ethics in all NYSDEC Contracts; and Appendix D contains Participation Opportunities for New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB). Subcontractors will be required to complete the New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction (CCA-2). There are maximum subcontracting limits as specified in the Supplemental Instructions to Bidders. In accordance with Labor Law, 220-h, all contractors' employees shall be certified as having completed an OSHA 10 safety training course. The Department of Environmental Conservation reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Successful Bidder on a single trade project with a bid over $50,000 and all Successful Bidders on multiple trade projects, will be required to furnish a Performance Surety Bond and a Labor and Materials Surety Bond, each for 100% of the amount of the contract, estimated to be between $100,000 and $150,000. The Successful Bidder will be required to provide Policies of Insurance as set forth in the Contract Documents The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.