Albany Pine Bush Preserve Trailhead parking area paving

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is requesting bids for site preparation, grading, and paving of two trailhead parking areas at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve in Albany, New York, with proposals due September 9, 2026 and work to be completed between September 14 and November 13, 2026. This is a prevailing wage project subject to New York State prevailing wage rates, and it carries MWBE goals of 30 percent, SDVOB goals of 15 percent, and DBE goals of 15 percent.

The scope encompasses site stakeout, excavation and removal of approximately 78 cubic yards of existing gravel at the Great Dune parking area, installation of sub-base and asphalt materials, and paint striping across approximately 10,685 square feet total at both locations. Project Area 1 (Kaikout Kill Baren) requires 4,285 square feet of asphalt with 6 parking stalls; Project Area 2 (Willow Street) requires 6,400 square feet with 8 parking stalls. The contractor must field-verify all dimensions and conditions. Asphalt specifications include 1.5 inches top course, 3.5 inches binder course, and 12 inches subbase with geotextile material. Additional work includes split-rail fencing installation, erosion and dust control, and no-parking signage placement. CAD files will be provided for site stakeout. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship from the date of beneficial use.

Bidders must provide cost quotes separately for each parking area and a combined lump sum total. Evaluation criteria weight technical ability at 70 percent and total cost at 30 percent, with award generally going to the low bidder when all other scores are equal and acceptable. Contractors exceeding $100,000 in contract value must complete the Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. The contractor must carry General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation Insurance, Employers Liability ($500,000 per accident), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Bidders must provide contact information for three similar reference projects completed within the previous 24 months and contact UDIG.NY for utility locating. Subcontracting requires prior Commission permission. Final contract award is contingent upon City of Albany approval.