Cascadilla Creek Dredging
The City of Ithaca is seeking sealed bids for a maintenance dredging project on Cascadilla Creek, located in Tompkins County, New York. The project involves dredging approximately 12,800 cubic yards of sediment from a segment of the creek between the Cayuga Waterfront Trail pedestrian bridge and the Cayuga Inlet. Specific project requirements include mechanical dredging, dewatering the sediment on adjacent private land, and disposing of the dewatered sediment as General Fill in accordance with a NYSDEC Beneficial Use Determination. Bidders are required to use official Bid Forms and provide a certified check or bid bond equal to 5% of the Base Bid. Potential bidders must contact the Engineer to schedule site visits, and written questions were required to be submitted by 5:00 PM on November 14, 2019, addressed to David Herrick, P.E. The project timeline stipulates substantial completion by April 1, 2020, and final completion by May 31, 2020. Bids were to be submitted by 2:00 PM on November 21, 2019, at the Office of the City Controller in Ithaca.
The procurement opportunity has no specific set-aside designations for minority, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or disadvantaged businesses, with all subcontracting goals set at 0%. The City of Ithaca has committed to being an equal opportunity organization, ensuring non-discrimination across various categories including race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual preference, weight, and Vietnam Era Veterans status. The bid tabulation document reveals three bidders for the project: R.B. Robinson Contracting, Inc., Gorick Construction Co., Inc., and James H. Maloy, Inc., with base bid amounts ranging from $1,724,000 to $6,875,996. An alternate bid item for dredging with docks in place was also included in the bid package. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or technicality in the bidding process. Contract documents were available for download from the City's website, and all bidders were required to submit bid security with their proposals.
New York 11/21/19, 2:00 PM 10/25/19, 12:00 AM HECTOR STREET COMPLETE STREET
The City of Ithaca, located in Tompkins County, New York, is soliciting sealed bids for the "Hector Street Complete Street" project, a comprehensive urban infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves a unit price contract with a base bid for constructing a new sidewalk on the north side of Hector Street, extending from 500 feet west of the City/Town line to the 600 block. Key project deliverables include installing ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps with detectable warning devices, retaining walls, repairing existing sidewalks, and implementing bicycle accommodations through an on-road bike lane and an 8-foot wide side path. The project also encompasses modifying two horizontal curves along Hector Street to reduce grading impacts and improve sight distance, as well as modifying bus stops. The bid documents were posted on December 17, 2019, with sealed bids due on January 16, 2020, at 2:00 PM. Prospective bidders were required to submit written questions up to 72 hours before the bid opening, directed to Robert Schiller, P.E. of Erdman Anthony, with a mandatory 5% bid deposit in the form of a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond. The contract term is specified as 240 days, with the project to be completed substantially within this timeframe.
The procurement includes specific set-aside and sub-contracting goals targeting diverse business enterprises. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 3% is required, with additional sub-contracting goals including 1.2% for Minority-Owned businesses, 6.9% for Women-Owned businesses, and 3% for Disadvantaged Owned businesses. The project does not have a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned set-aside. The bid tabulation revealed three bidders: Bothar Construction, LLC; Nelson & Streeter Construction Co., Inc.; and Sealand Contractors Corp., with total base bid amounts ranging from $2,264,689 to $2,761,000. The Notice of Award document indicates that Roadwork Construction, Inc. was ultimately selected as the contractor, with a contract price of $1,261,500 and a revised contract term of 120 calendar days, starting April 1, 2023, and concluding July 29, 2023. The project will be funded through the City of Ithaca's capital improvement budget, demonstrating a commitment to infrastructure enhancement and urban development.
New York 1/16/20, 2:00 PM 12/17/19, 12:00 AM 2021 Walkable Ithaca: Giles St. Sidewalk
The City of Ithaca is soliciting sealed bids for the 2021 Walkable Ithaca: Giles St. Sidewalk project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative located in Tompkins County, New York. The procurement is a unit price contract focused on enhancing sidewalk segments and curb ramps along 500-900 Giles Street and 1100 East State Street. Key project deliverables include installing new granite curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps, retaining walls, and drainage improvements within the city's right of way. Bidders must submit sealed bids by May 10, 2021, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory bid deposit of 5% of the total gross bid amount in the form of a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond. A voluntary pre-bid meeting was scheduled for April 19, 2021, at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Parking Lot. Written questions were required to be submitted to Johnathan Licitra by May 4, 2021, at 5:00 PM, with responses to be provided via email or through official addenda.
The contract opportunity includes specific requirements for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with a 30% participation goal based on a $266,500 grant fund. The project is partially funded through the Climate Smart Community Grant Program and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, subjecting bidders to specific state grant contract terms. Successful bidders may be eligible to participate in the City Apprenticeship Incentive Program and will need to demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination requirements. The contract has a 360-day term and was advertised through the City of Ithaca Website, Ithaca Journal, and New York State Contract Reporter. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the bid tabulation reveals two initial bidders: Wenzel Contractors, Inc. with a base bid of $755,555.00 and O.H. Striping, Inc. with a base bid of $567,761.95. The project does not have a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside, but maintains a strong commitment to inclusive contracting practices.
New York 5/10/21, 2:00 PM 4/5/21, 12:00 AM Ellis Hollow Road Rehabilitation
The Ellis Hollow Road Rehabilitation project is a state and local contract opportunity issued by Tioga County and the Town of Ithaca, New York, focusing on comprehensive road infrastructure improvements. The procurement involves rehabilitating approximately 2.5 miles of Ellis Hollow Road, which includes roadway milling, resurfacing, drainage improvements, and potential pedestrian infrastructure upgrades. Key project deliverables encompass roadway reconstruction, surface restoration, and associated civil engineering work based on detailed engineering specifications and drawings. The project was initially posted on August 13, 2020, with an original bid response deadline of September 3, 2020, though subsequent documents suggest a more recent timeline with a bid submission deadline of June 15, 2022, and an anticipated contract award date of September 1, 2023. The contract term is expected to be 12 months, with potential options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods. Bidders will likely be evaluated based on technical capabilities, unit pricing, total project cost, and demonstrated experience in municipal road rehabilitation projects.
The contract opportunity includes specific subcontracting goals for minority-owned (1.2%), women-owned (6.9%), and disadvantaged-owned (5%) businesses, indicating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. There are no explicit service-disabled veteran-owned set-asides for this procurement. One known bidder is Suit-Kote Corporation, which submitted a comprehensive proposal detailing unit pricing and approach to the road rehabilitation work. While precise budget figures are not explicitly stated, the project appears to be funded through a combination of state and local government sources. The project location is in Tompkins County, specifically along Ellis Hollow Road, and requires contractors to have significant civil engineering and municipal infrastructure renovation capabilities. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical proficiency in road reconstruction, drainage system improvements, and compliance with local and state infrastructure standards.
New York 9/3/20, 4:30 PM 8/13/20, 12:00 AM Electric Vehicle Charging as a Service
Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Electric Vehicle Charging as a Service, seeking firms to install and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multiple locations throughout Tompkins County. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive EV charging network, with a particular focus on providing charging options for non-Tesla drivers, who currently lack fast charging access in the county. Respondents may submit proposals for Level 2 and/or Level 3 EV charging solutions at various sites, including the Ithaca-Tompkins County International Airport and multiple municipal properties. The RFP requires vendors to provide complete charging infrastructure services, including equipment provision, installation, operation, maintenance, and network services, with site preparation and community outreach components. Proposals will be evaluated based on the overall proposed plan, respondent qualifications, and potential for local economic development. Key dates include a last day for questions of June 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM, and a proposal submission deadline of July 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM, with award notifications anticipated by July 31, 2024.
The RFP does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, with all sub-contracting goals reported as 0% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Minority Owned, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Owned businesses. Tompkins County is facilitating the RFP process on behalf of multiple municipalities and institutions, but will not be signing a county-wide contract; instead, individual municipalities and institutions will contract directly with selected vendors. Each participating entity will have the opportunity to score proposals and participate in interviews for sites they have submitted. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the EV charging infrastructure project suggests a potentially significant investment. The county receives over 1.5 million visitors annually and is home to three major educational institutions (Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College), indicating a strong potential market for EV charging services. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the RFP appears to be establishing a new EV charging infrastructure network from the ground up.
New York 7/1/24, 2:00 PM 5/30/24, 12:00 AM