Albert S. Nader Regional Airport -On Airport Obstruction Removal

The City of Oneonta, New York, is seeking sealed bids for the Albert S. Nader Regional Airport Obstruction Removal project, located in Orleans County. This procurement involves comprehensive airport property maintenance, specifically focusing on removing obstructions at the ends of Runway 6 and Runway 24. The project's scope includes clearing approximately 4 acres of land, clearing 0.30 acres in wetlands, performing tree topping at specified elevations, and implementing temporary erosion control measures. The procurement is structured with a base bid covering obstruction removal at the Runway 6 end and an add alternate for the Runway 24 end. Potential bidders must submit sealed proposals by 2:00 pm on May 2, 2024, at City Hall, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 17, 2024, at 10:00 am at the airport location. Contract documents became available for examination and downloading on April 10, 2024, and the entire project must be completed within 75 calendar days between November 1 and March 31.

The contract is partially funded by the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement (AIP) Program and includes specific requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), with an established DBE participation goal of 2.15%. The City encourages bid submissions from Minority-owned, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, with specific Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals of 1.2% for minorities and 6.9% for women. Bidders must provide a Proposal Surety of 5% of the total bid, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. The project adheres to prevailing wage rates at both federal and state levels and includes a Buy American requirement. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract is structured as a single prime contract with McFarland Johnson serving as the engineering firm. Though a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving extensive land clearing, erosion control, and airport infrastructure improvements—suggests a significant capital investment for this airport obstruction removal initiative.