This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Niagara Falls, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Niagara Falls Water Board invites bids for High Voltage, Service, Switchgear Inspection, and Emergency Electrical Work Within the Niagara Falls Water Board Facilities from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025. The Work consists of furnishing crew or crews, labor, and equipment to perform all phases of electrical service, repairs, and inspections. The Niagara Falls Water Board M/WBE/SDVBE and insurance requirements are to be followed for this project. Also, work is proposed within the Niagara Falls Water Board water distribution system and sewer collection system. A pre-bid conference will not be held for this project. Only written Requests for Information (RFI) will be accepted. RFI's will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. (Local Time) on February 21, 2023, at the office of the Engineer to the attention of Jay F. Meyers, P.E. via email: jmeyers@cplteam.com. If necessary, an Addendum will be issued by 4:00 p.m. (Local Time) on February 14, 2023, from the office of the Engineer. Alternatively, for shipment of Bidding Documents, Bidders can provide their UPS or FedEx shipping account number in lieu of the $25.00 check for mailing and handling. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate state and federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations. Statement of Non-Collusion: Bidders on the contract are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certificate pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. Security for Faithful Performance: The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds written by firms licensed to do business in New York State, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amounts in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents. Sales and Use of Tax Exemptions: The Niagara Falls Water Board is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties, on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Niagara Falls Water Board pursuant to this contract. Also exempt from such taxes are purchases by the Contractor and his Subcontractors of materials, equipment, and supplies to be sold to the Niagara Falls Water Board pursuant to this contract, including tangible personal property to be incorporated in any structure, building, or other real property forming part of the project. These taxes are not to be included in the Bid. All bids shall be binding for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date. The Niagara Falls Water Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein.