Replacement of CR 2 Culvert over Karr Valley Creek

Allegany County Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for replacement of the County Road 2 (Karr Valley Road) Culvert over Karr Valley Creek in the Town of West Almond, with bids due February 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The project carries MWBE subcontracting goals: 4.00% MBE, 3.00% WBE, and 1.00% SDVOB participation. Within 5 calendar days of bid opening, the apparent low bidder must submit a complete D/M/WBE Pre-Award Participation Package using NYSDOT-approved Equitable Business Opportunity Solution software. Project EEO goals are 6.3% Minority and 6.9% Female.

Work includes removal of the existing culvert and replacement with a precast concrete box culvert, plus highway approach work. All bidders and subcontractors must demonstrate current proof of a valid NYS Uniform Contractors Questionnaire and experience, ability, and financial standing as required by NYSDOT. Construction must comply with NYSDOT Standard Specifications and prevailing wage requirements under Public Law 627, Section 115. Project duration is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion, with Final Completion within 14 additional calendar days and traffic opening mandated by November 15, 2026.

Bid security of not less than 5% of the bid amount must be submitted as a Bid Bond. Bid security guarantees the bidder will not withdraw the proposal for 45 days after bid closing and will execute a formal contract if accepted. Electronic and hard copies of contract documents are available on request from Colliers Engineering & Design (Todd Gadd, P.E., todd.gadd@collierseng.com, 716-304-4437) as of January 19, 2026. No incumbent has been identified. Allegany County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make award within 45 calendar days after bid opening.