Lowe Rd Bridge Replacement

Schoharie County Highway Department is requesting sealed bids for replacement of the Lowe Road Bridge over West Creek in the Town of Seward, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a Federal Aid Project subject to NYSDOT Standard Specifications.

The scope includes bridge superstructure replacement with a new steel truss supported on concrete abutments, installation of steel four-rail bridge railings, heavy stone fill placement near wing walls and along West Creek, and full-depth pavement reconstruction. Project limits extend approximately 253 feet before and 218 feet after the bridge. Traffic will be maintained via an offsite detour throughout construction. Work must begin no later than ten calendar days from Notice to Proceed and be completed by December 17, 2027.

All bids are submitted as unit price bids and must be accompanied by bid security of not less than 5% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds guaranteeing performance and prompt payment in an amount not less than 100% of the accepted bid. All prevailing wage rates apply. The successful bidder and all subcontractors must have an approved CCA-2 on file with NYSDOT prior to award.

Set-aside goals are 0.00% for DBE, MBE, WBE, and SDVOB, with no residential or geographical restrictions. Contract Documents are available for examination at the Schoharie County Highway Department (393 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157) and Foit-Albert Associates (435 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. No questions or inquiries will be accepted within seven business days prior to bid opening. Bids cannot be withdrawn within forty-five calendar days after opening. Primary contacts are Darrin Palmatier, Schoharie County DPW Deputy Commissioner (518-295-2330, darrin.palmatier@co.schoharie.ny.us) and Wayne E. Bonesteel, P.E., Project Manager at Foit-Albert Associates (518-452-1037 x334, wbonesteel@azardzn.com).