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.