Equipment Shelter & POP Installation

Franklin County, New York is requesting bids for equipment shelter and point-of-presence (POP) installation services under RFB #26-0921-1, with sealed bids due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., questions due September 10, 2026, and site visits required prior to bid submission. This is a public works project funded through the New York State ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program Phase 3 using Capital Projects Fund monies administered by Empire State Development, requiring compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and New York State prevailing wage requirements under Article 8 of the Labor Law with certified payrolls submitted through Procore.

The scope encompasses two installation sites: an outdoor 8-foot by 12-foot shelter with 30 kilowatt diesel generator, 1-ton HVAC unit, and two MDF equipment racks at the Department of Social Services Building in Malone, and one indoor equipment rack at Westville Fire Department in Constable. The contractor supplies all labor, permits, civil work including concrete pads and utility trenches, electrical infrastructure, grounding systems with ground rods and exothermic welds, cable support and ladder systems, and all materials except county-furnished major equipment items (shelter, generator, HVAC, racks, and DC power systems). Substantial completion is required by June 30, 2027; liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for delays.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting evaluation criteria: minimum three comparable projects within five years, financial capacity, required licensing, compliance history, and subcontractor qualifications. Pricing must be submitted as lump sum by line item and remain firm for the contract duration with no escalation without written County approval. Bids remain binding for 45 days after opening. The contractor must procure $1 million per occurrence general liability, $1 million automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $5 million umbrella coverage, with Franklin County, Airosmith Development (Construction Manager), Consertus LLC, and ESD named as additional insureds. The project is subject to NDAA Section 889 restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment.