MV Feeder Upgrades

Livingston County, located in New York, is soliciting sealed bids for Bid #2025-8, which involves medium voltage feeder upgrades at the Murray Hill Campus. The project requires a comprehensive "turnkey" replacement of overhead and underground distribution lines without disrupting existing power supply during business hours. Specifically, the procurement involves installing two new feeder lines to an existing switchgear at 6 Murray Hill Drive in Mt. Morris, New York, including new wood poles, cables, terminations, manholes, conduits, and associated infrastructure. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due on March 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Livingston County Government Center. Bidders must register with Ashley Scutt from the Purchasing Department and comply with New York State Department of Labor regulations. The evaluation criteria indicate the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with bid prices remaining firm for 45 days after opening.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must meet several qualifying requirements. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and automobile liability, along with workers' compensation. Prevailing wage rates apply, and bidders must submit a non-collusion certification and Iranian Energy Sector Divestment certification. An optional addendum allows for additional spare conduit installation, providing flexibility in the bid. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract term will run from the award date through December 31, 2026, with provisions for early termination if performance standards are not met. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with various state and local regulations and be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their proposed services and products.