NEW BID DATE*3RD PRE-BID SCHEDULED: New Forensic Laboratory for Niagara County Sheriff's Office

The Niagara County Department of Management & Budget, Division of Purchasing is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new 9,088 square-foot forensic laboratory at the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and Correctional facility in Lockport, New York, with bids due July 23, 2026. The procurement is structured as four separate prime contracts — General Construction (including site work), Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing — and prevailing wage rates apply under PRC# 2026012104 for Lockport construction work under the 2025–2026 schedule.

The facility is being designed by LaBella Associates and includes construction of the laboratory building and updates to the parking lot to accommodate campus parking needs. Place of performance is 5526 Niagara Street Extension, Lockport, New York 14094.

All bids require submission in one original hard copy, one additional hard copy, and one electronic copy on flash drive or compact disc, along with a non-collusion statement (signed and notarized), Iranian Divestment Certificate (signed and notarized), Vendor Responsibility Forms, sealed bid worksheet, and a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the base bid. The County will award contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders and may make awards in part or in whole to single or multiple vendors. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract price and provide insurance including General Liability ($1 million each occurrence), Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Excess/Umbrella Liability ($5 million), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits.

A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Warren J. Rathke Public Safety Training Facility (5574 Niagara Street Extension); reservations are required via email to jennifer.marotta@niagaracounty.gov. Written questions are due June 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with final responses issued by June 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids must remain firm for 90 days following bid opening. Payment is due within 45 days of invoice receipt following final inspection and written approval. Bidders must provide a minimum of three project references from similar work completed within the past five years, preferably from government entities.