Chemung County Nursing Facility Boiler #2 Rebuild

Chemung County, New York, in coordination with the City of Elmira Purchasing Department, is requesting sealed bids for the complete rebuild of Boiler #2 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility located at 103 Washington Street, Elmira, under RFB 2904, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. The project carries prevailing wage requirements under New York State Labor Law Section 220-i (Prevailing Wage Case Number PRC# 2026018525) and requires all contractors and subcontractors to be registered with the New York State Department of Labor effective December 30, 2024 — mandatory eligibility gates.

The scope is the complete rebuild of the facility's second boiler with close coordination required with the Chemung County Facility, Buildings and Grounds department, and facility operations. Bid documents, including plans and technical specifications, are available for download on or after July 23, 2026, through the Empire State Purchasing Group website at www.EmpireStateBidSystem.com. Technical questions should be directed to Craig Davis at LaBella Associates (cdavis@labellapc.com or 607-734-8492).

The contract term is one year with an option for extension for one additional year at the same bid price by mutual agreement. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5 percent bid deposit (certified check, bank draft, or bid bond; no cash). The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the accepted bid amount or provide a 100 percent cash deposit with an indemnity agreement approved by the County Attorney. Comprehensive general liability insurance is required with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus umbrella excess liability, automobile insurance, and workers' compensation. Bid security will be forfeited if the awarded bidder fails to execute a contract following bid acceptance. Bids may not be withdrawn within 45 days after opening. Sealed bids will be received at the Chemung County–City of Elmira Purchasing Department, Third Floor, Room 309, 150 Lake Street, Elmira, and publicly opened at 1:45 p.m. with broadcast via Microsoft Teams at 2:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026. Chemung County may qualify contractors for sales tax exemption on materials incorporated into county-owned real property through a Contractor Exempt Purchase Certificate.