Culvert / Drainage / Pedestrian Improvements Incentive - NY 474

New York State Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for culvert, drainage, and pedestrian improvements on NY Route 474 in the Town of Clymer, Chautauqua County, under contract D265850, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. This is a federally aided project subject to prevailing wage rates and DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation goals.

The scope encompasses ADA-compliant construction including clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment work, culvert installation, drainage structure construction, asphalt pavement work, concrete sidewalks and curbing, landscaping, traffic control, and electrical and signal work. The itemized proposal contains approximately 280 line items with quantities measured in linear feet, cubic yards, tons, square yards, and individual units. The contract includes special provisions and incentive work detailed on pages 72–76 of the solicitation documents.

Compensation is based on unit bid pricing for each line item, multiplied by actual quantities executed. The contract incorporates fixed costs for office technology and supplies ($500), electrical service ($2,500), field change payment ($91,000), asphalt price adjustment ($100), fuel price adjustment ($1,722), and steel/iron price adjustment ($100). Incentive or disincentive payments may reach up to $30,000. Contract completion is December 31, 2027.

A bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required as a deposit. Bids must be submitted through Bid Express or in a sealed envelope to NYSDOT's Contract Management Bureau at 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12232 during normal business hours. The winning bidder must have a current New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire on file or submit one within 10 days of contract award. The project requires compliance with 23 USC 112(c) non-collusive bidding certifications and federal debarment certifications.