Cazenovia Elevator Modernization

Madison County, New York is requesting bids for modernization of an existing passenger elevator at 6 Sullivan Street, Cazenovia under RFB 2026-30, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a prevailing wage project subject to New York State Labor Law Section 220 and Article 8, requiring OSHA 10 safety certification for all workers.

The scope is modernization of a single passenger elevator at the Cazenovia facility. Contract completion is due by July 1, 2027. Questions must be submitted in writing by October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with final addenda posted by October 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Pre-bid attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended.

Bidders must submit bid security of 5% of the bid amount in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cash. The successful bidder must provide a performance bond and labor and materials bond equal to 100% of the contract value, both issued by a surety company authorized to do business in New York State. Comprehensive insurance requirements include workers' compensation with statutory limits, general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, umbrella liability of $5 million, builders risk, pollution liability, professional liability, property installation floater, and cyber liability of $1 million.

Prices must remain firm for 45 days from bid opening and through the life of the contract, stated in U.S. funds FOB prepaid to destination with no minimum order quantities, delivery charges, or fuel surcharges. Madison County will retain up to 5% of the contract amount until final completion and acceptance. A minimum one-year warranty from acceptance is required. Certified payrolls must accompany all invoices. Award will be issued in writing only to the lowest responsible bidder. Bidders must submit notarized certificates of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and non-collusive bidding certifications.