MWBE/SDVOB Opportunity -BRIDGE PAINTING

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is soliciting competitive bids for Contract D265316, a bridge painting project located in Putnam and Westchester Counties (Region 8). The procurement involves comprehensive bridge maintenance work, specifically the installation of Class A containment systems, lead paint removal through blasting techniques, and subsequent repainting of various bridge overpasses along the Cross County Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. Amstar of WNY, Inc. is managing the bid process and will receive quote submissions from interested contractors and service providers until 12:00 PM on November 6, 2024. The contract term is scheduled from September 13, 2024, to September 13, 2026, indicating a two-year project duration. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating technical capabilities, safety protocols, and expertise in bridge painting and hazardous material removal.

The contract includes specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation requirements, with a 4% Minority-owned and 8% Women-owned subcontracting goal. This opportunity is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) set-aside, which means broader competitive participation is permitted. Interested subcontractors, suppliers, engineering service providers, safety professionals, and trucking companies can obtain contract documents by emailing Amstar of WNY, Inc.'s estimating department at Bridgebid@amstarwny.com. While specific budget details are not disclosed, infrastructure rehabilitation projects of this nature typically range from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars, depending on the scope and complexity of bridge painting and restoration work required. Certification as a qualified MWBE vendor may provide competitive advantages in the proposal evaluation process.