Facility Welding and Maintenance Repair

The Port of Oswego Authority is requesting proposals for facility welding and maintenance repair services under an RFP due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST, with a one-year initial term and one-year renewal option. The procurement carries mandatory diversity contracting goals: MWBE 30%, SDVOB 6%, and DBE 6%; bidders must submit an MWBE/SDVOB utilization plan and make documented good-faith efforts to meet or waive these goals.

The scope encompasses 24-hour, 7-day service availability with a minimum 2-hour response time for time-sensitive repairs, including welding repairs on equipment such as forklifts and pay loaders; rail welding and repair including switches; conveyor and service repair; mobile crane services with minimum 10-ton capacity; facility welding and maintenance for marina docks, port docks, and buildings; and excavating services. A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required for welding-related items, equipment repair, and rail operations. Contractors must provide qualifications statements, project references, equipment listings, relevant certifications, and hourly rates with itemized breakdowns by service category.

Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Port of Oswego Authority Administrative Office at 1 East Second Street, Oswego, New York 13126. All contractors must maintain insurance coverage for work on Port property. New York State prevailing wage schedules apply to this procurement, with wage rates ranging from $16.50 to $35.16 per hour depending on job classification within District 10 (Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego counties), plus supplemental benefits. Contractors must maintain comprehensive payroll records for a minimum of three years from project completion and contemporaneous records for at least six years. No identical or substantially similar procurement has been awarded within the past five years. The Port reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formal requirements, negotiate terms, or cancel the RFP.