2026-2027 Highway Improvements Contract

The City of Yonkers Bureau of Purchasing is requesting sealed bids on highway improvements throughout the city under IFB-7685, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at One Larkin Center, 3rd Floor, Yonkers, New York 10701. This is a prevailing-wage contract under New York Labor Law Article 8 requiring all contractors and subcontactors to be registered with the New York State Department of Labor Public Work Contractor and Subcontractor Registry with certificates of registration at bid submission.

The scope covers furnishing all necessary materials, machinery, labor, services, and skills to complete highway improvement work at various citywide locations over a 12-month contract period of 365 consecutive calendar days from notice of award. If the contract value exceeds $250,000, all workers must complete OSHA 10 safety training prior to work commencement.

Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount. A Project Labor Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Westchester and Putnam Counties is mandatory. Comprehensive insurance is required: Worker's Compensation (statutory), Employer's Liability ($1 million), Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1 million).

Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for each day work exceeds the completion deadline. Prevailing wage rates are available via PRC case number 2026024727. Bidders must submit a sealed subcontractor list identifying specific trades; for projects below the $1.5 million Wicks Law threshold, separate contracts may not be required if a Project Labor Agreement is in place. Written questions are due August 31, 2026, directed to Kim Sansevere at kimberly.sansevere@yonkersny.gov. Bid opening will be held publicly with access via conference call 1-701-802-5221, Access Code 1354203. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the City reserves the right to reject all bids or negotiate with responsible bidders.