Cold Water Intake Repair

Oswego County is seeking qualified contractors to perform temporary stabilization repair of the cold water intake structure located offshore in the Oswego River at the Oswego County Energy Recovery Facility in Fulton, NY. The procurement, identified as Bid 25-ERF-005, requires contractors to furnish all necessary labor and equipment to address an intake screen that has broken away from its original steel framing and become partially lodged in the river bottom. The project must comply with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) General Permit GP-0-20-002 for Stream Activities. A voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with bids due by 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. The project timeline stipulates a start date of July 7, 2025, with completion required by August 29, 2025, and the contract term spanning one year from the award date with potential renewal options by mutual agreement.

Contractors must meet specific qualification requirements, including providing commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance. Prevailing wage requirements must be adhered to, and bidders are required to submit both a signed original bid and an electronic copy on a flash drive. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The bid document does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but interested contractors must demonstrate technical capability to perform the specialized intake structure repair. Bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications, insurance coverage, and ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe and technical requirements.