Bridge Replacement - NY35

New York State Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to replace the bridge on NY 135 over I-495 in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. This is a federal aid construction contract subject to prevailing wage rates, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation goals, and New York State Human Rights Law and Executive Order 177 requirements.

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, removal of existing superstructures and substructures, excavation and embankment, foundation work including cast-in-place concrete piles, structural steel and concrete work, drainage systems, pavement work including asphalt placement and milling, bridge railings and barriers, lighting and electrical systems, signage, landscaping and vegetation management, traffic control, and inspection and testing services. Bidders must submit unit prices for approximately 430 line items. Several items carry established minimum bid prices: AS-Built Record Plans ($25,000) and CPM Progress Schedule ($100,000). Additional fixed-price items include office technology and supplies, partnering workshop, construction testing supplies, and training. Mobilization cost shall not exceed 4% of the subtotal bid amount. The contract includes price-adjustment provisions for asphalt, fuel, and steel/iron.

Bidders must submit a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to the minimum amount of 5% of the total bid as deposit. Low bidders must have a current NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire on file or submit one within 10 days of contract receipt. Contractors must certify regarding debarment, suspension, ineligibility status, non-collusive bidding, and use of contract funds for lobbying. Certified payroll and apprenticeship participation are required. Proposals may be submitted through Bid Express or in sealed envelopes to the NYSDOT Contract Management Bureau at 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12232, during normal business hours prior to the proposal due date.