Starr Road over Taunton Gully Bridge Replacement project

Livingston County, New York is seeking bids for the Starr Road over Taunton Gully Bridge Replacement Project (PIN 4LV0.06), a federally aided infrastructure improvement initiative in the Town of Leicester. The project involves complete removal of an existing steel multi-girder bridge structure and replacement with a three-sided precast concrete frame supported on cast-in-place concrete strip footings founded on bedrock. The bridge replacement will span 25 feet with a design speed of 50 mph and accommodate an Average Annual Daily Traffic of 44 vehicles. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on October 16, 2025, at the Livingston County Government Center in Geneseo, NY, with bid documents available for download from BidNet Direct starting September 22, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, provide a Non-Collusion Certification, and have a valid NYS Uniform Contractors Questionnaire on file. The project requires completion within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a final completion date no later than September 1, 2026, and contractors must comply with New York State Department of Transportation policies and prevailing wage requirements.

The contract includes a 5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal with specific Equal Employment Opportunity requirements of 5.3% Minority and 6.9% Female participation. Bidders must demonstrate experience, ability, and financial standing, and all contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor by December 30, 2024. The project is federally funded and requires comprehensive documentation, including environmental assessments, historical preservation reviews, and endangered species consultations. Contractors must provide proof of worker's compensation and disability insurance, and adhere to Davis-Bacon wage requirements. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated, the bid package includes detailed itemized proposal sections with various construction line items. The project involves complex engineering specifications, including reinforced concrete span units, HL-93 loading standards, and specific requirements for waterproofing membranes, drainage, and structural integrity to ensure long-term performance of the bridge infrastructure.