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

Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department is soliciting bids for septic system repair and replacement at a single residential property under CDBG Project No. 864HI334-24, with sealed bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled at the project site on August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Oswego County encourages applications from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE).

The scope includes removal of designated septic system components and installation of a new septic tank at 1032 County Route 11, West Monroe, New York, with all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental items furnished by the contractor. Work must comply with New York State Sanitary Code Appendix 75-A standards and engineered design plans prepared by MBL Engineering dated May 26, 2026. Prevailing wage is not a requirement.

Bids must be submitted as lump-sum, firm-price quotations including travel and incidental expenses; pricing must be quoted firm for the contract duration. Homeowners contribute 10% of total project cost directly to the contractor. The contract term is three months from award, with a possible one-time three-month renewal by mutual agreement.

Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and Performance and Labor & Material bonds each equal to 100% of contract price. Required insurance includes commercial general liability at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, automobile liability at $1 million combined single limit, excess/umbrella at $3 million, and workers' compensation. Payment is due within sixty days of invoice receipt; work outside the scope requires prior written authorization to be compensable. Sealed bids may be submitted electronically via BidNet or in person at the Oswego County Purchasing Department, 46 E. Bridge Street, 3rd Floor, Oswego, New York 13126.