Replacement of CR 31 Culvert over Tributary to Gordon Brook

Allegany County Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for replacement of the County Road 31 (Middaugh Hill Road) culvert over Tributary to Gordon Brook in the Town of Scio, with proposals due February 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time at the County Department of Public Works, 7 Court Street, Room 210, Belmont, New York. The project carries subcontracting goals for Minority Business Enterprise (2.00%), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (3.00%), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (1.00%); no Federal DBE goal applies.

Scope includes removal of the existing culvert, replacement with a precast concrete box culvert, and highway approach work. The project must achieve Substantial Completion and be open to traffic no later than November 15, 2026. The contract term is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion, with an additional 14 calendar days for Final Completion.

All bidders and subcontractors must submit a current New York State Uniform Contractors Questionnaire and evidence of experience, ability, and financial standing. Within 5 calendar days of letting, the apparent low bidder must submit a complete D/M/WBE Pre-Award Participation Package using NYSDOT-approved civil rights reporting software. Construction will be performed in accordance with New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and prevailing wage requirements.

Bid security of not less than 5% of the bid amount must accompany all proposals as a Bid Bond, guaranteeing the bidder will not withdraw the bid for 45 days after closing. Electronic and hard copies of contract documents are available upon request from Todd Gadd, P.E., Colliers Engineering & Design, at todd.gadd@collierseng.com or (716) 304-4437, effective January 19, 2026. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make award within 45 calendar days after bid opening. No incumbent or estimated contract value is disclosed. Project EEO goals are 6.3% Minority and 6.9% Female.