Renovation of a detention facility in Canton, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

As of December 16, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. All bids must be accompanied by a non-collusion statement. St. Lawrence County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Please mark Bid envelope with the appropriate BID ITEM AND NUMBER and mail to: St. Lawrence County Purchasing Office 48 Court St. Canton, NY 13617-1169 All bids must be written in ink on the forms provided. Bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, in the form of a certified check, drawn upon a national or state bank or trust company to the order of "St. Lawrence County Treasurer", or a bond from a surety company licensed in the state of New York, with sufficient sureties in a penal sum, conditioned that if Bidder's proposal is accepted, bidder will enter into a contract for the same, and will execute separate Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Amount. Bid Bonds and P1rformance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond shall be obtained from Surety Companies with a Best Rating of A (excellent or better). Bids must be accompanied by a completed Statement of Surety's Intent. If the selected Bidder fails to sign the Contract and deliver the required bonds, he shall be subject to forfeiture of the bid security. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. This is a New York State Prevailing Wage Project. Attention of bidders is called to the tax exempt status of St. Lawrence County. Bids should not include sales and compensating use tax on the cost of materials which are to be incorporated into the structure. Prospective Bidders may request clarifications of the bidding documents in writing to Bids@stlawco.org. St. Lawrence County reserves the right to consider all bids for a period of not to exceed forty-five (45) days following the bid opening before awarding the Contract, during which period bids shall not be withdrawn, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bids, and to award the Contract in the Owner's best interest. Substantial Completion shall be NLT 31 August 2023. A penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per day may be assessed for late substantial completion.