Chemung IRA - Driveway Renovation

The Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (DDSO), a unit of the New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, is requesting bids for driveway renovation at the Chemung IRA facility located at 671 Wyncoop Creek Road, Chemung, New York, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Attendance at a mandatory site visit on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. is a hard eligibility requirement; bids will not be accepted from vendors who do not attend, arrive late, or fail to remain in attendance for the entirety of the site visit.

This is a New York State public works project under Article 8, requiring all bidders to pay prevailing wages as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (PRC number: 2026049595). Bidders must register with NYSDOL prior to bid submission and provide their NYSDOL registration number and current Certificate of Registration with the bid; failure to submit both documents results in disqualification. NYSDOL processing typically requires 3–4 weeks.

The scope includes removal of the existing asphalt driveway, repair of the substructure, and installation of new pavement per blueprints and specifications by Aubertine & Currier dated January 9, 2026. Work must be completed within 90 days of award, performed Monday through Friday during hours to be determined. The bid price must include all materials, labor, disposal fees, and site cleanup. If required by the New York State Department of Transportation, the contractor must obtain a Highway Work Permit and Work Zone Traffic Control Plan prior to work commencement. The contractor is responsible for utility marking, a pre-work safety meeting with Finger Lakes DDSO Operations and Maintenance staff, submission of Safety Data Sheets to the Plant Superintendent before work begins, and coordination with the House Director and Plant Superintendent (Jim Colon, 585-335-4119). Work must be guaranteed for a minimum of one year covering parts, materials, and labor. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, general liability (minimum $1,000,000 per person / $2,000,000 per occurrence), and protective liability.

Written questions are due by July 27, 2026; official responses will be provided by July 29, 2026. Bids must remain valid through October 29, 2026. Award will be made within ninety days of the bid deadline.