CR 89 SLOPE STABILIZATION

Oswego County Community Development Department is requesting sealed bids for Lake Ontario shoreline stabilization work along County Route 89, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The project involves stabilizing 850 linear feet of shoreline, including concrete breakwall rehabilitation, heavy stone protection installation, guide railing replacement, and slope seeding and planting.

The bid is structured as a lump-sum base bid plus three unit-price line items for stone front face, stone behind wall, and concrete cap and face work, each measured at 845 linear feet. All pricing must be quoted firm for the contract duration, with travel and incidental expenses not separately invoiced. Bidders must examine site conditions, contract drawings, and specifications prior to submission. Work is not to commence until September 8, 2026, with substantial completion required by May 28, 2027, contingent on existing or new guide railing remaining in place to allow winter shutdown.

A 5% bid bond is required. The successful contractor must provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment bonds, each at 100% of contract price, issued by New York State admitted surety companies. Prevailing wage requirements apply under New York State Labor Law; contractors must register with the New York State Department of Labor before submitting bids or commencing work. Required insurance includes $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate commercial general liability, $1 million automobile liability, and $3 million excess/umbrella coverage.

Contract award is expected in July 2026. Payment is made within 60 days of invoice receipt for completed conforming work; the County does not advance funds. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering technical and esthetic qualities, reliability, vendor capability, understanding of County needs, and price. No incumbent contractor is identified.