MWBE/SDVOB Opportunity - Old Forge Dam and Sixth Lake Dam Rehabilitation

Tioga Construction is seeking qualified subcontractors, service providers, material suppliers, and trucking companies for the Old Forge Dam and Sixth Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project located in Hamilton and Herkimer Counties, New York. The project encompasses multiple critical infrastructure scopes including aggregate supply, post-tension anchors, concrete rebar, electrical work, sluice gates, fencing, wood frame gatehouse construction, trash racks, log booms, aluminum docks, and comprehensive dam stability analysis. Bid documents are available through the New York State Contract Reporter under Advertisement #2124529, with bids specifically required to be received by 12:00 PM on August 14, 2025. The full contract submission deadline is August 15, 2025, with a contract term extending through December 31, 2027. Potential bidders must carefully review the contract documents and ensure they meet the technical and operational requirements for this complex dam rehabilitation initiative.

The procurement opportunity includes specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals of 30% and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) contracting goal of 6%. While there is no explicit Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business set-aside for this contract, the 6% goal indicates a strong preference for veteran-owned business participation. The project does not appear to have a predetermined budget range disclosed in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned. Potential respondents should note the emphasis on diverse business participation and be prepared to demonstrate capabilities across multiple technical disciplines related to dam infrastructure rehabilitation. Interested contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications, technical expertise, and ability to meet the complex engineering and construction requirements of this significant infrastructure project.