Park Office / Entrance Reconstruction – Phase 12
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is seeking bids for the Park Office / Entrance Reconstruction - Phase 2 project located at Wellesley Island State Park in the Town of Fineview, Jefferson County. The procurement encompasses four distinct contracts: General Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing, each with specific bid security requirements ranging from $8,200 to $93,700. The project involves comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing 1,870 square foot Park Conference Building, including construction of a new courtyard, improvements to parking lots and roadways, site utilities, and miscellaneous site enhancements. Bid submissions are due by 1:00 PM on April 16, 2025, with a public bid opening via WebEx at 1:30 PM the same day. Potential bidders can access the site on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, and all Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted by 4:00 PM on April 2, 2025. The total project completion timeline is 645 days, with an anticipated Notice to Proceed on July 9, 2025, onsite construction beginning December 15, 2025, and a contract end date of May 15, 2027.
The contract includes significant set-aside and participation goals for disadvantaged business enterprises, with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals varying by contract: 18% MBE and 12% WBE for General Construction, 13% MBE and 17% WBE for Electrical Work, 12% MBE and 4% WBE for Mechanical Work, and 25% MBE and 5% WBE for Plumbing Work. Additionally, there is a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goal across the project. Bidders must comply with new contractor registry requirements under NYS Labor Law, effective December 30, 2024, and must provide registration certificates with their submissions. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Bonds for 100% of the contract amount and complete an Executive Order No. 16 certification. The engineer's estimate for the entire project ranges from approximately $2,183,633 to $2,954,326, with specific estimate ranges for each contract segment. Pursuant to Public Building Law 8(6), a responsible and reliable NYS-certified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise submitting a bid within ten percent of the lowest bid may be deemed the apparent low bidder, provided the bid is $1,628,283 or less.
New York 4/16/25, 1:00 PM 3/11/25, 12:00 AM MWBE & SDVOB Bid Opportunity-Jefferson Community College Dulles Building Reconstruction
Con Tech Building Systems, Inc is soliciting competitive bids for the Jefferson Community College Dulles Building Reconstruction project, identified by contract reference number CR#2125496, located in Jefferson County, New York. The procurement involves a comprehensive building reconstruction initiative for the Dulles Building at Jefferson Community College. Interested bidders must obtain construction documents either by visiting Con Tech's physical location at 4524 State Highway 58 in Gouverneur, NY, accessing their website at https://contechbuilding.com/bid-board, or requesting documentation via email to tehart@contechbuilding.com. The bid submission deadline is August 27, 2025, with bidders required to review and comply with all specified project requirements. Prospective contractors must carefully examine the comprehensive construction plans and specifications to ensure full understanding of the project scope, technical requirements, and submission guidelines.
The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside and participation goals for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), with a total MWBE participation goal of 30% and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business contracting goal of 6%. While no specific Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside is indicated, the procurement emphasizes inclusive contracting practices. Con Tech Building Systems, Inc has positioned this opportunity as an Equal Employment Opportunity procurement, encouraging diverse business participation. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the building reconstruction project suggests a significant capital investment in infrastructure improvement at Jefferson Community College. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities, financial stability, and commitment to meeting the specified diversity and participation goals to be competitive in this procurement process.
New York 8/27/25, 12:00 AM 8/20/25, 12:00 AM NEXT MOVE NY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND JOB MATCHING PLATFORM
The Development Authority of the North Country is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and job matching platform as part of the "Next Move NY" initiative, targeting employers and job seekers in the North Country region of New York. The procurement, identified by Procurement ID 56-050825, requires a technology firm to develop an intuitive, data-driven platform that connects local job seekers with employers through an integrated digital system. Key deliverables include a robust CRM solution with advanced job matching capabilities, designed to enhance workforce development and regional economic connectivity. The proposal requires a sophisticated technological solution that can seamlessly integrate community-focused job search and employer recruitment functionalities. Critical procurement dates include a question period closing on June 13th, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with all questions to be answered within three days of the deadline. Electronic proposal submissions are due on June 27th, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, to be emailed to elo@danc.org, with proposals received after this time being automatically rejected. Proposers must complete the "Certification Pursuant Procurement Lobbying Law" form and adhere to all specified submission requirements.
While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, the bid opening results indicate significant interest from diverse technology and consulting firms, including Molaprise, Metaintro, The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC, Opligm, Catalyst Consulting Group, Geographic Solutions, Coresphere, FutureFit AI, SuccessMetrics Corp, SKO Consulting, Cardinality, and Synkriom Digital. The procurement appears open to various organizational types, suggesting a competitive and inclusive bidding process. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the complexity of developing a regional CRM and job matching platform implies a substantial technological investment. The platform will likely need to integrate with existing local workforce development infrastructure in Herkimer County and potentially other North Country region jurisdictions. No incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, indicating this may be a new technological initiative designed to modernize regional workforce connection strategies. The procurement suggests a comprehensive technological solution that goes beyond traditional job matching platforms by emphasizing community-focused, data-driven connectivity between employers and job seekers.
New York 6/27/25, 4:00 PM 5/30/25, 12:00 AM NTIA Middle Mile Project NYSDOT and Railroad Permitting
The Development Authority of the North Country is seeking engineering and surveying services for the NTIA Middle Mile Project, specifically focused on obtaining New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and railroad permitting for a telecommunications infrastructure project. The procurement encompasses the submission of all necessary NYSDOT permits (Perm 32 and Perm 75) for constructing fiber along state right of ways, as well as permit applications for 12 rail crossings. The project involves approximately 350 miles of fiber optic installations across 12 segments in Upstate New York, traversing state highways, county and town roads, with permitting required for Segments 1-11. Key deliverables include developing comprehensive permit applications, working closely with project stakeholders, and completing the NYSDOT and rail permitting process. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2024, at 1:00 pm, with a physical location in Watertown, NY, and a Webex option available. The question period closes on March 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm, and electronic proposal submissions are due on March 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm, to be emailed to ktremper@danc.org.
The contract opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, with all associated contracting goals set at 0%. The contract term is six months from the notice of award and will cover multiple counties including Herkimer, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The Development Authority of the North Country operates without annual appropriations, generating revenues through user fees, contracts, and investment earnings, and serves the common interests of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement is part of a broader telecommunications infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and economic opportunities. Interested parties must thoroughly review the full Request for Proposal (RFP) available on the Authority's website and adhere to strict communication guidelines, with all questions directed solely to the designated contact, Kari Tremper.
New York 3/13/24, 1:00 PM 2/21/24, 12:00 AM Optical Fiber Cable (NTIA)
The Development Authority of the North Country (DANC), a New York State Public Benefit Corporation serving Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, is soliciting sealed bids for Outdoor Optical Fiber Cable to support the Authority/National Grid NTIA Project. This procurement is a fixed-price bid for optical fiber cable materials, specifically focusing on middle mile infrastructure. The invitation for bids (IFB) requires bidders to provide documentation that all fiber optic glass and fiber optic cable are produced in the United States, in compliance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Build America, Buy America Act. Key procurement dates include March 21, 2024, at 1 PM for the closure of the question period, with answers provided no later than three days before the bid due date. Sealed bids must be submitted by March 28, 2024, at 1 PM to the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown, NY. The Authority will award one contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who fully complies with all bid requirements.
No specific set-aside designations are established for this procurement, with 0% goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Minority Owned, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Owned sub-contracting. The solicitation indicates two previous vendors who have been awarded similar contracts: Tony Baird Electronics and Graybar. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement is part of a federally funded infrastructure project through the U.S. Department of Commerce. All bidders must strictly adhere to the Buy America provisions, which mandate that fiber optic materials be domestically produced. The Development Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids received or to award partial bids to multiple bidders. Interested vendors must download complete bid details from the DANC website's customer portal and follow all specified submission guidelines.
New York 3/28/24, 1:00 PM 3/7/24, 12:00 AM