MBE/WBE Opportunity- DR38927, Ithaca Central Railroad Bridge Repairs, 5 Bridges in the City of Ithaca & Town of Spencer, Tompkins & Tioga Counties

Watco Companies/Ithaca Central Railroad, LLC is seeking subcontractor and material supply bids for DR38927, a railroad bridge repair project spanning five bridges located in the City of Ithaca and Town of Spencer across Tompkins and Tioga Counties. The procurement involves comprehensive bridge repair and rehabilitation services for railroad infrastructure. Contract documents are available through email request to astimpson@watco.com or by accessing the Syracuse Builders Exchange website. Potential bidders must submit quotations by 12 NOON on June 22, 2025, electronically to estimating@economypaving.com, with the full project bid scheduled for June 23, 2025. The contract term extends through December 31, 2026, encompassing all New York State counties, with specific focus on the identified bridge repair locations in Tompkins and Tioga Counties.

The procurement emphasizes opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses, with specific subcontracting goals of 10% for minority-owned (MBE) and 15% for women-owned (WBE) enterprises. While the opportunity is not designated as a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside, it maintains an equal opportunity employment stance. The solicitation encourages certified MBE and WBE firms to submit quotes for services and material supplies, indicating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-bridge repair project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The procurement process is open to qualified subcontractors and material suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications and diversity participation goals for the railroad bridge repair project.