Delaware County Bridge Structural Steel Preservation Program FFY 2022

The work includes providing all labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment and other means of construction necessary and incidental to the completion of the work shown on the plans and described in these specifications including, but not necessarily limited to the following: Structural steel repairs and cleaning and painting of steel girders. This is a Federal Aid Project and NYSDOT Standard Specifications, officially finalized and adopted on September 1, 2022 as posted on line must be followed by the successful bidder. The DBE goal for this project is: 6% There are no M/WBE goals for this project. The EEO Employment goals for this project are: 1.2% Minority Employment Goal 6.9% Women Employment Goal The bidder shall submit DBEs commitments with the proposal in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specification 102-12.F using appendix 14-9 of the Local Project Manual. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 6% No residential or geographical restrictions will be in effect for this project. Applicable Federal requirements take precedence over State and local requirements unless state and local requirements are deemed to be more stringent. This is a Federal Aid Project and is subject to current New York State Department of Transportation construction specifications. The successful bidder will be promptly notified and must be prepared to enter into a contract for the services requested in conformity with the information in the proposal. No questions or inquiries regarding this bid will be accepted within three (3) business days prior to the bid opening. Addenda will be emailed from Laura Sanda, PE, McFarland Johnson to Bidders listed on the official Plan Holders List. An emailed response from the Bidder, to the Addendum sent by Laura Sanda, PE, McFarland Johnson will act as proof that the Bidder received the Addendum. In addition to an emailed response, Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda by signing and dating each Addendum and the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda, Failure of any Bidder to receive any such Addendum or interpretation shall not relive such Bidder from any obligation under this Bid submittal. All Addenda issued shall become part of the Contract Documents Questions regarding the Contract Documents should be directed to Laura Sanda, PE, McFarland Johnson either through email at: lsanda@mjinc.com or by telephone at 518-580-9380. Bidders shall promptly notify Laura Sanda, PE, McFarland Johnson of any errors, omissions, conflicts or ambiguity within the Contract Documents within 7 days of bid opening. All bids must include the completed Bid Form, Non-Collusive Bidding and Disbarment Certifications, and Lobbying Certifications. This is a unit price bid as described in the Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Each bid must be accompanied by security in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to furnish Performance, Payment and Guarantee Bonds from an acceptable Surety Company for an amount not less than 100% of the accepted bid. The successful Bidder and all subcontractors must have an approved CCA-2 on file with NYSDOT prior to being awarded a contract. Delaware County reserves the right to consider the bids for forty-five (45) days after receipt before awarding any Contract, and to waive any minor informalities in, and to reject, any and all bids. All bids are subject to final review and approval by Delaware County before any award of contract may be made. Receipt of bids by the County shall not be construed as authority to bind the County. The work will be substantially completed 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and completed and ready for final payment on 9/30/2023. The County of Delaware reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to the related solicitation, request for proposal or invitation to bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. All sealed envelopes should be clearly labeled delaware county bridge structural steel preservation program (ffy 2022) Proposals shall be submitted on bid forms which are available for inspection and obtainable at the office of the County Commissioner of Public Works, Page Avenue, Delhi, New York 13753 on September 22, 2022. Forms can also be obtained electronically by e-mailing a request to lisa.henderson@co.delaware.ny.us. Detailed specifications are contained in the said forms.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Bridges.