Harding Avenue Pump Station Emergency Replacement

The City of Kingston, Ulster County, New York is requesting sealed bids for emergency replacement of two centrifugal pumps at the Harding Avenue Pump Station, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. under RFBK 26-29. No set-asides or preference programs apply. This is a public works project subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements and mandatory apprenticeship agreements under NYS Labor Law 816.b for contracts exceeding $100,000 in general construction.

The scope includes replacement of two existing centrifugal pumps with two owner-purchased Cornell 4NNTL-VC5 solids handling pumps rated 7.5 HP; electrical wiring to disconnect existing pumps and reconnect the new units to the existing electrical conduit and pump control panel; replacement of the existing pump intake with new suction pipe and associated valves and fittings; and reconnection of pumps to the existing discharge line. All labor, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment necessary for completion are included in the contract price.

The award will be based on the lowest qualified bid. Bid security of not less than five percent of the bid amount is required; the awarded contractor must furnish Performance, Payment, and Guarantee Bonds equal to 100 percent of the accepted bid. Substantial completion is required by November 19, 2026, with final payment by December 3, 2026, assuming a Notice to Proceed on or before October 7, 2026. The City previously awarded an identical or substantially similar contract to CFI Contracting. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 58 Harding Avenue, Kingston, NY; attendance is optional but recommended. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Contract documents are available from the Empire State Purchasing Group website beginning August 24, 2026.