Bridge Repairs - I495

New York State Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for preventative maintenance and structural repairs to the Long Island Expressway (I-495) bridge over Commack Road in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, with a bid letting on July 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. This is a federal-aid project subject to DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation goals.

The scope encompasses concrete work, structural steel replacement, asphalt paving, bearing replacement, railing and barrier work, and environmental remediation including lead paint removal and asbestos abatement. The itemized proposal contains approximately 188 line items with quantities including 30 cubic yards of select structure fill, 8,030 square yards of cold milling, 24,100 square feet of protective sealing, and 12,680 pounds of epoxy-coated reinforcement, alongside numerous structural steel and concrete components. Environmental health and safety requirements include lead exposure control, medical testing, decontamination facilities, and training costs totaling $70,200. Prevailing wage rates apply.

Bidders must submit a New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (CCA-2) within ten days of contract receipt if not currently registered. A bid deposit of a minimum of 5 percent of the total bid amount is required, payable as a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. Price adjustment provisions apply to asphalt, fuel, and steel/iron materials. Mobilization costs are capped at 4 percent of the subtotal. Low bidders must maintain responsibility status throughout contract performance and accept unit prices for any variations in quantities.

Bids are submitted through Bid Express or in sealed envelopes to NYSDOT's Contract Management Bureau at 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232. The contract is governed by New York Highway Law provisions and Standard Specifications finalized May 1, 2026. Contract number is D265799.