Bostwick road highway work area roof project

Tompkins County, New York is soliciting single-prime bids for roof replacement and associated work at the Bostwick Road Highway Work Area building in Ithaca, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. No set-asides or subcontracting goals apply — SDVOB, MBE, WBE, and DBE goals are all 0.00%.

The scope includes removal of existing roofing to the deck, deck cleaning and preparation, installation of a new single-ply EPDM membrane roofing system with polyisocyanurate insulation achieving an average R-33 value, installation of new roof drains with tapered sumps, replacement of fascia and edge details, masonry restoration and repointing of horizontal mortar joints, removal and reinstallation of roof-mounted mechanical equipment and vents, and abatement of asbestos-containing materials including flashing, mastic, caulking, and pipe insulation. Existing roof ballast remains on-site with stockpile location to be confirmed by the owner. Work is performed at 170 Bostwick Road, Ithaca, New York 14850. The contractor must comply with New York State Building Code and obtain any necessary variances from Industrial Code Rule 56 relating to asbestos abatement.

Contract award is expected by November 1, 2026, with contract term extending from award through July 1, 2027. The County will award to the lowest responsible bidder under New York State General Municipal Law. Prevailing wage rates apply as established by the New York State Department of Labor; contractors must comply with apprenticeship utilization requirements for public works projects exceeding $1 million. Bid security of 5 percent of the base bid is required as a certified check or bid bond. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract value. Questions are due September 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Site visits are permitted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with prior approval from the Owner's representative. Bidders without internet access may contact Tompkins County Purchasing Division at (607) 274-5500 for alternative submission instructions. Proposals must be submitted through Bidnet Direct and not exceed 30 pages.