Demolition, site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Johnstown, New York. Completed plans call for the demolition of a library; for the renovation of a library; for site work for a library; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

The work includes, but is not limited to, the demolition of the existing landscaping, paving, handrails, concrete stairs and construction of new hardscape paving, landscaping, anchored site furnishings, retaining wall and subsurface conduit. Hazardous materials are not known to be present on the site. Bids will be received on a Stipulated Sum basis, including unit prices, alternates and allowances, in accordance with the Summary of Work as described in the Contract Documents. The Project may be funded in part through the NYS Aid for Library Construction as granted by NYSSED/DASNY and administered through the Mohawk Valley Library System. The Project schedule anticipates an approximate contract date of October 31, 2024 with an anticipated start date of March 15, 2025 and shall be Substantially Completed within 90 calendar days for Owner occupancy and completed and ready for final payment within 120 calendar days after the date when the contract time commences to run. This is a public works project and state prevailing wages as determined by the New York State Department of Labor must be paid. Provisions for prevailing wages are set forth in this Bid Manual. Bids should not include New York State sales and compensating use taxes on materials incorporated into the work. In accordance with Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law, at the time Contractor submits its bid, an authorized and responsible person shall execute and deliver a non-collusive bidding certification on Contractor's behalf. In accordance with Chapter 1 of the 2012 Laws of New York, the provision to State Finance Law (SFL) & 165-a and New York General Municipal Law & 103-g, at the time Contractor submits its bid, an authorized and responsible person shall execute and deliver a Certificate of Compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. Bids actually received by mail or by hand after the appointed time on the date specified shall be rejected, notwithstanding that such Bid may have been placed in a mail box or other mail receptacle regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service before such time, and ordinarily in sufficient time to have been delivered on time. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price. Payment for additional Documents and for postage and handling should be made either in cash or by check made payable to C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES. All Contractors will be required to comply with the President's Executive Orders No. 11246 and No. 11375, which pertain to nondiscrimination in employment. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under these orders are explained in the Bidding and Contract Documents. The successful bidder will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and applicable Women and Minority Owned Business Enterprise provisions. Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) contracting firms are encouraged to consider this project. Bidders shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. The Johnstown Public Library reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bids received, or to reject any or all Bids without explanation. **Document Notes: Complete sets of Bidding and Contract Documents in electronic format, may be obtained at no charge from the Architect, C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES, Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Geology, D.P.C., 50 Century Hill Drive, Latham, NY 12110 via Camelot Print and Copy Center. Prospective bidders shall contact Camelot Print and Copy Center, 630 Columbia St. Ext, Latham, NY 12110, tel (518) 435-9696 or e-mail: camelotbids@teamcamelot.com to obtain the bid documents. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. Contract documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. Costs for sets of printed documents, including costs for delivery and mailing, shall be the responsibility of the bidder. Additional Digital Procurement and Contracting Documents, as well as all Documents for suppliers and subcontractors, are available at non-refundable cost of $25.00. If requested, documents will be sent UPS Ground delivery at additional non-refundable cost of $10.00 per set for shipping and handling.