Journeyman Carpenter Services

Broome County Division of Purchasing is requesting bids for Journeyman Carpenter Services to perform maintenance, repair, and light construction at various county facilities under RFB-2026-030, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Work is performed on an as-needed basis with a minimum of 24 hours' notice and a minimum eight-hour workday requirement; the vendor must provide transportation during work performance.

Bidders must possess a minimum of four years of apprenticeship and four years of journeyman-level experience, with credentials subject to inspection on the first day of service. The New York State Department of Labor prevailing wage schedule (PRC# 2026017299) applies to all personnel, with annual adjustments corresponding to state-determined changes. Before contract execution, the successful contractor must provide proof of Commercial General Liability coverage ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation, and Disability Insurance.

Pricing is submitted on an hourly rate basis for straight time, overtime at time-and-a-half, and double-time rates. The contractor's overhead and profit markup may not exceed 8%, and material markup may not exceed 8%. Award is made to the responsive and responsible bidder proposing the lowest total straight-time hourly rate. All work is subject to County inspection and approval.

The contract term is five years, commencing September 1, 2026 and terminating August 31, 2031, with no renewal options. A not-to-exceed threshold of $35,000 per individual job applies absent emergency declarations. Public bid opening and reading are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026. No site visits or bidders' conferences are specified.