Salt Shed Cover & Miscellaneous Repairs

Chautauqua County is seeking vendors for two distinct procurement opportunities through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for salt shed cover replacement and miscellaneous repairs. The first bid (S-35-25 DPF) requires a vendor to replace the existing fabric cover on a Cover-All building located at the Falconer Department of Public Facilities, specifically measuring 70'9" wide by 90' long. The project involves removing and disposing of the existing fabric cover and one closed end wall, and installing a new white, fire-retardant, UV-resistant cover with a 20-year manufacturer's warranty, to be completed by November 26, 2025. The second bid (S-36-25 DPF) is a three-year term contract for ongoing parts, service, and repair of County-owned Cover-All or equivalent buildings at six different locations across Chautauqua County. The bid includes detailed pricing requirements for labor rates across multiple trades (carpenter, laborer, mason, iron worker), with specific provisions for mileage fees, parts discounts, materials markup, and equipment rental. Labor rates will increase by 3% annually, and the contract includes comprehensive warranty provisions. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 11 am, with final bids due by August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

The County actively encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, specifically seeking proposals from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the multi-year contract and comprehensive repair scope suggest a potentially significant investment. The contract includes extensive warranty coverage, with guarantees spanning 20 years for trusses and cover fabric, 10 years for end-wall steel, and 5 years for end-wall fabric. The one-year work guarantee and the requirement for manufacturers' warranties indicate a strong emphasis on quality and long-term performance. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability in building cover replacement, repair services, and the ability to work across multiple county locations. The procurement appears designed to establish a reliable, long-term partnership for maintaining critical infrastructure across Chautauqua County's public facilities.