Construction of Cold Storage Facility, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108

Hamilton County Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a cold storage facility located at 2558 State Route 8 in Lake Pleasant, NY. The procurement opportunity involves building a 140' x 50' facility, with specific technical requirements outlined in the project documents prepared by A.S. Bell Engineering. Key specifications include pre-engineered metal building components with red galvanized steel roofing, tan galvanized steel sidewall panels, and heavy-duty commercial roll-up doors rated for 13 PSF wind loads. The project requires precise foundation work, including pier installations with varying depths (3'x3'x4' and 4'x4'x4') and specific building frame configurations. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, at 10:30 AM in the Conference Room at 102 County View Drive, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108, with strict instructions that electronic bids will not be accepted. The contract term is set for one year, and the project demands compliance with Metal Building Manufacturers Association standards and specific technical requirements detailed in the project addendum.

The procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses or minority-owned enterprises, with 0% participation goals established for these categories. No disadvantaged business sub-contracting goals are specified, and the solicitation indicates no business entities have been awarded identical or substantially similar contracts within the past five years. The project appears to be a straightforward construction procurement without complex ownership or contracting restrictions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a substantial infrastructure investment for Hamilton County. The project focuses on constructing a specialized cold storage facility that will serve the county's infrastructure needs, with precise engineering and construction requirements that will likely necessitate experienced commercial construction contractors with metal building expertise.