Construction/Various

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has issued a multi-region procurement for sign requirements and signal contracts across various counties in New York State, covering comprehensive construction and infrastructure signage projects. The contract opportunity, identified by multiple project numbers (D265510, D265508, D265490, D265511, D265509), encompasses sign requirements for eleven different geographic regions, including upstate and downstate areas spanning counties such as Albany, Clinton, Erie, Nassau, and Westchester. Electronic bid documents will be available starting May 7, 2025, with sealed bids due on June 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the NYSDOT Office of Contract Management in Albany. Bidders must submit a bid deposit ranging from 5% to 5.5% of the total bid (approximately $75,000 to $200,000), and all bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or bank cashier's check. Technical questions must be submitted through the NYSDOT Construction Contracting section, and contract-related inquiries can be directed to Robert Kitchen or the Office of Contract Management.

The procurement includes specific diversity and inclusion goals, with most regions requiring Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) goals of 5%, Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) goals of 10%, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals of 6%. One contract (D265490) features reduced diversity goals of 0-1%. Bidders are required to use the EBO (Equitable Business Opportunity) reporting software and must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ensuring non-discrimination in the bidding process. For federal aid projects, bidders must submit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) commitments with their bids. The contracts are contingent upon budget appropriation passage by the New York State Legislature and Governor. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the procurement suggests opportunities for small businesses, including D/M/WBE and SDVOB firms. The contract term and specific award values are not explicitly detailed, but bid deposits suggest project values ranging from $1.5 million to $4 million across the various regional contracts.