East Water Tank Replacement
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Taconic Region is seeking sealed bids for the East Water Tank Replacement project at Lake Taghkanic State Park located in Ancram, NY. The procurement involves comprehensive water infrastructure upgrades, including installing a new 33,000-gallon glass-fused-to-steel elevated water storage tank, connecting to existing underground water distribution piping, and replacing the current booster pump station. Additional project scope includes disconnecting and preserving the existing historic masonry water tower for conversion to an observation tower, installing new secondary power wiring, distribution panels, electrical equipment, and implementing wired and wireless control systems across the water storage tank, booster pump station, and water treatment plant. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with all requests for information (RFIs) due by 3:00 PM on November 27, 2019. The final bid submission deadline is December 11, 2019, at 3:00 PM, with a required bid security of $43,300 for general construction and $8,200 for electrical work. The contract term is set at 270 days following approval by the NYS Comptroller's Office.
The contract includes specific participation goals for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises, with targets of 1% Minority Owned Business Enterprise for both general construction and electrical contracts, and 2% Women Owned Business Enterprise for general construction and 1% for electrical contracts. No Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned set-aside has been established for this procurement. Bidders must submit a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, each covering 100% of the contract amount as required by State Finance Law. Based on the bid tabulation document, the lowest bids were from Arold Construction Co. Inc. at $731,500 for general construction and Stilsing Electric Inc. at $145,000 for electrical work, which were both below the engineer's estimates of $865,000 and $163,000 respectively. Interested contractors must obtain bidding documents in person or by mail from the NYS OPRHP office for a non-refundable fee of $49 per set, with specific contact personnel designated for inquiries to ensure compliance with State Finance Law.
New York 12/11/19, 3:00 PM 11/4/19, 12:00 AM Chugger Davis Building Roof Replacement
The State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland is seeking sealed bids for the Chugger Davis Building Roof Replacement project (project number 20230067), a construction procurement focused on roof renovation at the Stadium Complex. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2025, at Whitaker Hall, Room 207, with a public bid opening and reading. The project requires a comprehensive roof replacement with a defined contract term of 6 months, with an earliest start date of November 15, 2025, and a completion deadline of May 29, 2026. Bidders must obtain contract documents from Syracuse Blueprint Co. for a $45.00 deposit and must provide bid security of at least 5% of the total bid amount. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk-through is scheduled for May 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Stadium Complex, located at 1096 Lankler Drive, Cortland, NY. The final date for questions and clarifications is May 27, 2025, by 2:00 PM, with the last addendum response date set for May 28, 2025.
The procurement includes specific diversity and inclusion requirements, with targeted sub-contracting goals for minority-owned businesses at 19%, women-owned businesses at 11%, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses at 6%. The State University of New York reserves the right to reject any or all bids and encourages minority business enterprise participation. There are no service-disabled veteran-owned set-asides for this contract, and no business entities have been awarded identical or substantially similar procurement contracts within the past five years. Interested bidders must comply with State Finance Law requirements and obtain necessary parking permits by emailing Kristi.Hughston@Cortland.edu at least two days prior to the site visit. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive roof replacement project suggests a significant capital investment for the SUNY Cortland campus.
New York 6/11/25, 2:00 PM 5/7/25, 12:00 AM Town of Hillsdale, Highway Garage Rooftop Solar
The Town of Hillsdale, New York, is seeking proposals for a Highway Garage Rooftop Solar project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on September 29, 2025. The procurement aims to design, engineer, and install twelve (12) additional DC rooftop solar photovoltaic panels to complement an existing array of forty-eight (48) panels at the Hillsdale Town Garage. Qualified solar PV providers are invited to submit proposals by noon on October 10, 2025, with bids to be opened by the Town Clerk at 1:00 PM and publicly reviewed during the October 21st monthly Town Board meeting. The project's key objectives include reducing grid electricity purchases and costs, supporting local solar businesses, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving facility resilience. Technical specifications call for Balance Solaria PowerXT-400R-PM 400 Watt panels, SMA inverters, IronRidge racks, and Tigo Energy optimizers, with an estimated annual production of 6,400 kW and a 14% consumption offset. Potential bidders should direct technical questions via email to the Town Clerk, with responses guaranteed within three business days and shared with all applicants.
The solar project is partially funded through a previously awarded NYSERDA grant (contract agreement no. 219173) and may qualify for additional incentives, including a NYSERDA NY-SUN rebate of 25 cents per watt and a Federal Tax Credit for Commercial Renewable Energy. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the RFP suggests a preference for local solar businesses. The existing infrastructure includes a current solar array at the Hillsdale Town Garage, with the new project designed to integrate and expand upon the existing system. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, system design, estimated energy production, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the town's sustainability goals. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves adding twelve solar panels to an existing installation, implying a moderate-scale investment focused on incremental renewable energy expansion. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation and be prepared to submit comprehensive proposals that meet the town's technical and environmental objectives.
New York 10/10/25, 12:00 PM 9/30/25, 12:00 AM County Route 25A Slope Stabilization
The state and local contract opportunity is a public works project for the reconstruction of County Route 25A in Stuyvesant Falls, New York, specifically focused on slope stabilization and roadway rehabilitation. The project, managed by the Columbia County Department of Public Works, involves reconstructing approximately 250 linear feet of a slope embankment and roadway that was previously closed and removed during a 2020 rehabilitation project. Key deliverables include structural embankment placement, drainage installation, roadway subbase and asphalt placement, and guiderail installation. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 am on July 8th, 2021, with the project expected to be substantially completed by October 15, 2021, and an assumed Notice to Proceed date of August 27, 2021. This is a unit price bid contract, requiring bidders to submit a 5% certified check or bid bond, and contractors must provide several mandatory documents including a Lobbying activity form, Non-Collusion form, Sexual Harassment Prevention certification, and complete the online CCA-2 publication for themselves and all subcontractors.
The contract opportunity is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside and does not have specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Utilization Goals or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements due to the absence of state or federal funding. The contract documents will be provided electronically, and potential bidders must contact the issuing office to be placed on the official plan holder's list to receive potential addenda. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the documentation, the project scope suggests a medium-scale infrastructure reconstruction effort. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability in roadway and embankment reconstruction, drainage installation, and related civil engineering competencies. The Columbia County Department of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids, indicating a competitive selection process that will evaluate technical merit, compliance with bid requirements, and overall project approach.
New York 7/8/21, 10:00 AM 6/16/21, 12:00 AM Electrical Switchgear Testing
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) at the Altona Correctional Facility is seeking electrical switchgear testing services for its facility located at 555 Devils Den Road in Altona, NY. The procurement involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure maintenance, including inspection, testing, maintenance, and corrective repairs for electrical switchgear, transfer switches, circuit breakers, battery systems, motor control centers, transformers, and protective relays. Bidders are required to submit a base bid covering all labor, materials, equipment, and ancillary costs, along with a one-time price for arc flash safety awareness training and time-and-materials pricing for additional work. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for March 29, 2022, and sealed bids are due by April 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM. DOCCS will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the initial contract term set for one year and an option to extend. Bidders must provide all-inclusive pricing that covers all necessary time and visits required to complete the scope of work.
The contract opportunity does not have any specific set-aside designations for service-disabled veteran-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged businesses, with all associated sub-contracting goals set at 0%. No incumbent vendors have been identified as having been awarded similar contracts within the past five years. The procurement covers all New York State counties, indicating potential broad applicability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the electrical infrastructure testing and maintenance suggests a potentially significant contract value. The successful contractor will be required to comply with standard New York State contract clauses, including non-discrimination provisions, workers' compensation requirements, and equal employment opportunity guidelines. Additionally, contractors are encouraged to make good faith efforts to promote minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation, even though no specific participation goals have been established for this particular contract.
New York 4/27/22, 1:00 PM 3/16/22, 12:00 AM