Fillmore Glen Bridge Replacements

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is requesting sealed bids for bridge replacements at Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia, Cayuga County, with bids due July 22, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 30, 2026.

MWBE and SDVOB participation goals apply: MBE 16%, WBE 14%, and SDVOB 4%. Under Public Building Law Section 8(6), responsible MWBE firms submitting bids within ten percent of the lowest bid and not exceeding $1,737,918 will be considered the apparent low bidder — a material competitive advantage for qualified minority- and women-owned enterprises.

The scope encompasses removal of an existing campground bridge, restoration of the affected area, and installation of new bridges at the fordway and campground. Work cannot commence until September 8, 2026. In-stream work must be completed by October 31, 2026, or between July 15, 2027, and September 30, 2027. Substantial completion is targeted for May 15, 2028, with total project completion 630 days after NYS Comptroller approval.

The Engineer's Estimate Range is $2.861 million to $3.870 million. Bid security of $168,300 is required in the form of a certified check, bank check, or bid bond. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Labor and Material Bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount.

All bidders must register as contractors with the Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to bid opening and submit proof of registration. Signed certification of gender-based violence workplace policies and an Executive Order No. 16 certification form must be submitted prior to contract award. Requests for Information are due by 3:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026. Sealed bids in PDF format are due electronically by 1:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026, with public bid opening via WebEx at 1:30 p.m. the same day. Contact Lynda Shute at lynda.shute@parks.ny.gov to obtain bid documents.