Signboards and Siding Installation at Former Pike Plan Properties

The City of Kingston is requesting sealed bids for signboards and siding installation at former Pike Plan properties in Uptown Kingston under Contract RFBK26-27, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. The work must be completed by October 30, 2026 with an assumed Notice to Proceed on or after September 1, 2026.

The scope consists of approximately 2,000 square feet of signboards or siding attached to 22 discrete buildings at roof-to-wall intersections affected by Pike Plan canopy demolition. No specific contract value is stated.

This is a public works project subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements. Contractors and subcontractors must have approved Apprenticeship Agreements pursuant to NYS Labor Law 816.b if the contract exceeds $100,000 for general construction or $350,000 for building trades contracts. There are no SDVOB, MBE, WBE, or DBE utilization goals; however, affirmative steps must be taken to engage such firms when possible. Sales and compensating use taxes are exempt and should not be included in the bid.

Contract documents are available digitally beginning August 3, 2026 through the Empire State Purchasing Group website (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/). No pre-bid conference or site visits are scheduled. Questions and inquiries are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 18, 2026 to City Engineer John Schultheis at (845) 334-3967 or jschultheis@kingston-ny.gov.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid security bond and, upon award, furnish Performance, Payment, and Guarantee Bonds equal to 100 percent of the accepted bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on final review and approval by the City Engineer. Bids may not be withdrawn within 45 days after opening. The City reserves the right to waive informalities, accept any bid, reject all bids, or award on any or all items at its discretion.