RFB 2026-31 Highway Office Electrical Renovation

Madison County Finance Department Division of Purchasing is requesting sealed bids for electrical renovation work at its Highway Office in Wampsville, New York under RFB 2026-31, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. This is a New York State prevailing wage project under Labor Law Article 8 requiring certified payrolls, OSHA 10 safety training for all workers, and compliance with Madison County prevailing wage rates (journeyworker electrician rate $54.00 per hour plus $35.58 in supplemental benefits, with additional premiums for work above 35 feet or in hazardous conditions).

The scope encompasses electrical renovation of the office area within the existing highway garage facility at 139 North Court Street, including a building-wide fire alarm system replacement and related mechanical and electrical modifications coordinated with concurrent General Construction and HVAC contracts. Work must be performed under owner occupancy during normal business hours (7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), with contractors responsible for all overtime and shift work to meet the completion deadline. Substantial completion is required by May 1, 2027, with final contract closeout by June 30, 2027. Construction commences January 1, 2027.

Award is made to the lowest responsible bidder. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security deposit (bid bond, certified check, or cash), with the successful bidder providing performance and labor & materials bonds equal to 100% of the bid amount. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), umbrella liability ($5 million), builders risk, pollution liability ($2 million), professional liability ($1 million), and cyber liability ($1 million). Pricing must be firm US dollars, FOB prepaid. A minimum one-year warranty on all work and materials is required. Questions are due October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with final addenda posted by October 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Notice of intent to award will be issued within 45 days of bid opening.