PIN 5764.43 Parkside Ave_Advertisement.pdf

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ADVERTISEMENT

The following advertisement for bids shall be published in the City of Buffalo City Record and the Buffalo News on the following date: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

CITY OF BUFFALO

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Buffalo will accept sealed bids for:

Parkside Avenue Improvements

PIN 5764.43; D040900

The Owner is the City of Buffalo and the work site is located in the City of Buffalo. The project limits are: Parkside Avenue between Amherst Street and Hertel Avenue.

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:

• Mill and overlay the existing pavement with spot full depth repairs

• Closed drainage system replacement and improvements

• Installation of curb bumpouts, including a rapid-flashing beacon pedestrian crossing

• Installation of new ADA ramps

• Reconfiguration of the Parkside Ave and Linden Ave intersection including full replacement of the existing traffic signal and related infrastructure

• Construction/extension of a structural wall

• Landscaping improvements

• Fire hydrant replacements and relocations

• Installation of signs and pavement markings

• All survey operations required to complete the work

• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic including maintaining existing traffic signals

This is a Federal Aid Project and NYSDOT Standard Specifications, officially finalized and adopted on September 1, 2026 as posted on the New York State Department of Transportation’s website must be followed by the successful bidder.

The DBE goal for this project is: 0% There are no MBE/WBE/SDVOB goals for this project.

The EEO Employment goals for this project are: 7.7 % Minority Employment Goal 6.9% Women Employment Goal

The use of the NYSDOT approved civil rights reporting software, Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO), is required. Access authorization to EBO can be found at https://ebo.dot.ny.gov/.

Applicable Federal requirements take precedence over State and Local requirements unless State and Local requirements are deemed to be more stringent.

The Proposal documents, including any Addenda, can be viewed and ordered through the following website: https://www.avalonbuff-planroom.com in the Public Bid section. If you do not have internet access or have questions on ordering from the site, please contact Avalon Document Services at (716) 995-7777. Proposal documents can be picked

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up at Avalon Document Printing at 40 La Riviere Dr, Suite 150, Buffalo, NY 14202, upon non-refundable payment made to Avalon. Payment can be made by credit card or by a check made payable to Avalon Document Services.

No questions or inquiries regarding this bid will be accepted within five (5) business days prior to the bid opening.

The City of Buffalo will not be responsible for full or partial set of Contract Documents, including any Addenda obtained from any other source. The City of Buffalo reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein.

Addenda will be emailed from Avalon Document Services to Bidders listed on the official Plan Holders List. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda by securely stapling in place all addenda within the front or back covers of the proposal book. All Addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

Questions regarding the Contract Documents should be directed to dborcz@cscos.com. Bidders shall promptly notify dborcz@cscos.com of any errors, omissions, conflicts or ambiguity within the Contract Documents within seven (7) days of bid opening.

All bids must include the completed Bid Form, Non-Collusive Bidding and Disbarment Certifications, Lobbying Certifications, and the completed DBE Participation Package (i.e., Summary of DBE commitments, DBE confirmations, and/or good faith effort (if required), as well as, the Bidder’s List (CONR 80LL) with information about all quotes received from DBE and non- DBE Subcontractors prior to letting.

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.

Pursuant to New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) requirements for public work projects: Contractors and Subcontractors need to register before submitting any new bids or commencing new work on a covered project on or after December 30, 2024. NYSDOL encourages all contractors and subcontractors to register as soon as possible to obtain a Certificate of Registration to avoid negatively impacting a bidding period or project schedule.

Proof of Certificate of Registration must be submitted with each bid.

Bids to be considered must be received by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets no later than: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026, AT 11:00 AM.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure the sealed proposal is delivered before the bid opening and bidders must utilize one of the following methods:

1.) Drop off the sealed proposal to Room 502 of City Hall, Buffalo, New York, 14202 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The DPW will set a bid box up just inside Room 502 for the bidder to deposit the sealed proposal.

There may be multiple bids on this date; it is the bidder’s responsibility to properly label the sealed proposal and place the proposal inside the correct box.

2.) Mail the sealed proposals to Room 502, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, 14202 with ATTN to the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets. Bidders should allow for delivery before the bid opening (highly encouraged to schedule for delivery on or prior to Tuesday, October 27, 2026). It is also highly encouraged that bidders track delivery of their mailed proposals and use appropriate priority mail as necessary. City of Buffalo staff is available to accept deliveries on standard business days Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.