On-Call Comm/Industrial Fencing, Automatic & Non Automatic Gate Contractor

Dutchess County Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for on-call commercial and industrial fencing and automatic and non-automatic gate contractor services on an as-needed basis across various County locations, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (RFB-DCB-17-26).

The scope encompasses construction, renovation, rental, and repair of fencing and gate systems, including all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and indirect costs. Individual project assignments may not exceed $35,000; projects exceeding this threshold must be separately bid. Bidders must submit hourly rates for regular time, premium time, and holiday time across supervisor, tradesperson, ironworker, and laborer classifications for each of three contract years (2026–2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029).

The contract is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements under Article 8 of the Labor Law (PRC #2026027946), with rates effective July 2026 through June 2027. All contractors and subcontractors must register with the New York State Department of Labor and electronically submit certified payroll records every 30 days. Workers must complete OSHA 10-hour safety training, and apprenticeship program requirements apply to projects exceeding specified thresholds.

Bid security of 10 percent of the bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or letter of credit, is required. The successful contractor must provide comprehensive insurance: workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million, and excess/umbrella liability of $5 million per occurrence and aggregate, with Dutchess County named as certificate holder and additional insured.

The resulting contract has an initial term with potential extensions for additional one-year terms. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026, with responses published in addenda. Bid opening will be held October 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Department of Public Works, 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, with remote attendance available via Microsoft Teams.