Town of Hillsdale Hamlet Park Bandshell

The Town of Hillsdale is soliciting sealed bids for installation of a town-furnished bandshell structure and all associated concrete foundations, slabs, grading, excavation, trenching, dewatering, and erosion and sediment control at Hamlet Park, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on July 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the project site (2679 State Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529).

Bidders must hold a Certificate of Registration from the New York State Department of Labor and demonstrate at least three years of experience in similar work, including completion of at least three comparable contracts with at least two projects for municipalities or government agencies. New York State prevailing wage rates apply. The Town is exempt from New York State sales and use taxes; bids must not include these taxes.

Bid security must be submitted in the form of a certified check or bid bond from a domestic surety in an amount not less than five percent of the bid submitted. Bids remain binding for 60 days after the bid opening date. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds and required insurance documentation within 15 days of receiving the Notice of Award.

Contract time for substantial completion is 60 calendar days from the effective contract date; final completion is required within 90 calendar days, limited to 43 actual working days. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for each day of delay beyond the substantial completion date.

Written requests for information are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 3, 2026, with any addenda issued by 2:00 p.m. on August 4, 2026. The Town Board will review bids at its August 25, 2026 meeting. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose bid best fits the project budget and priorities.