Septic System Repair/ Replacement Activities - CDBG 010 Project NO. 864HI334-24

Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department is requesting bids for repair and replacement of a septic system for a single-family residential property at 1032 County Route 11, West Monroe, New York, under CDBG Project #864HI334-24, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site.

The scope includes removal of designated components of the existing septic system and installation of a new 1,000-gallon concrete septic tank, 500-gallon pump tank, distribution box, and absorption trenches in accordance with engineered plans prepared by MBL Engineering dated May 26, 2026, and New York State Sanitary Code Appendix 75-A. Bidders must submit detailed line-item cost breakdowns by labor, materials, and equipment; anticipated start dates; and estimated completion dates. All pricing must be submitted as lump sum, firm against increase for the contract duration, with travel and incidental expenses not separately invoiced.

The contract term is three months from award with an option to renew for one additional three-month period by mutual agreement. Homeowners contribute 10% of total project costs paid directly to the contractor; the County provides the remaining 90%. The successful bidder must provide a 5% bid bond, 100% Faithful Performance Bond, and 100% Labor and Material Payment Bond. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, excess/umbrella coverage of $3 million, statutory workers' compensation, and professional liability of $1 million if commercially available. Prevailing wage requirements do not apply. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications based on technical and aesthetic qualities, reliability, vendor capability, understanding of County needs, and price. Oswego County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, negotiate with qualified vendors, and request oral presentations or additional documentation.