Site work for a water / sewer project in Newburgh, New York. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Project consists of constructing a new interceptor sewer that ranges in size between 18 and 48 inches, that is approximately 8,500 linear feet in length, including new manholes, connections to existing trunk sewers, utility relocations, site work, traffic control and bypass pumping. Intercepting sewer will be constructed with both open cut and trenchless methods. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternative bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Bidders must obtain and download all Bidding Documents, including any Addenda and other Bid correspondence, from the Empire State Purchasing Group (Issuing Office) website in order to be considered as, and placed on, the official Plan Holders list, receive Addenda and other bid correspondence. Bids received from Bidders other than those on the official Plan Holders list will not be accepted. All Bids must be made on the official Bid Form or an exact copy by reproduction thereof and enclosed in a sealed envelope. All Bids must be in original form and signed in blue ink, except for a Notary Public. Photocopies will not be accepted and will result in a rejection of the Bid. All Bids must meet the requirements of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and all other applicable federal, state and local statutes. Bidders are required to comply with the prevailing wage rates as prescribed by the laws of the State of New York and funding requirements of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC). Wage rates are included in the Project Manual as required by New York State laws and NYS EFC for the convenience of the Bidders. Bidders shall confirm the rates prior to the Bid and assemble Bid prices accordingly. Whenever State and Federal wage rate determinations list different minimum rate of pay for the same class of workers, the contractor and all subcontractors shall pay the higher of the two rates. The City of Newburgh is exempt from sales and compensating use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials to be incorporated into the Work. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with Article 8 of the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall furnish proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in Article 3 of the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall comply with all statutory requirements in accordance with Article 24 of the Instructions to Bidders. Time of commencement of the Work and Contract Times for completion shall be in accordance with Article 4 of the Agreement. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish construction performance and payment bonds in the full amount of the contract price. The successful Bidder will be required to comply with all provisions of the Federal Government Equal Employment Opportunity clauses issued by the Secretary of Labor on May 21, 1968 and published in the Federal Register (41CFR Part 60-1, 33 F.2 7804). OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and the right to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive, or Conditional Bids. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values to the City of Newburgh, where there is a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. These values are promoted through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. As such, City residents along with women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans are encouraged to apply.