Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Rome, New York. Working plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; bridge / tunnel; and water / sewer project.

As of November 7, 2024, project was rejected. No definite date for rebid. The work includes providing all labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment and other means of construction necessary and incidental to the completion of the work shown on the plans and described in these specifications including, but not necessarily limited to the following: [Provide a description of work included. E.g. Installation of approximately 3,500 ft of sidewalks with or without curb; signing and striping including the installation of crosswalks, pedestrian traffic signal upgrades, drainage modification, resurfacing, bridge replacement, etc.] Removal of the existing access road and installing pedestrian and bicycle facilities including sidewalks, a cycle track, a shared use path, and other amenities. The median island will be renovated and resized to include a new median wall, tree plantings, and mid-block crossing. Additional project elements include upgrading pedestrian crossings with new push buttons and pedestrian signals, new ADA curb ramps, pedestrian refuge islands, RRFB mid-block crossing, driveway delineations, improved signage and landscaping. This is a Federal Aid Project and NYSDOT Standard Specifications, officially finalized and adopted on September 1, 2024 as posted on the New York State Department of Transportation s website must be followed by the successful bidder. The DBE goal for this project is: 6% There are no M/WBE goals for this project. The EEO Employment goals for this project are: 2.1% Minority Employment Goal, 6.9% Women Employment Goal The use of the NYSDOT approved civil rights reporting software, Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO), is required. Access authorization to EBO can be found at Online. ontractors that obtain Contract Documents from a source other than the issuing office must notify the issuing office in order to be placed on the official Plan Holder List, to receive Addenda and any other Bid correspondence. Bids received from Contractors other than those on the official Plan Holders List will not be accepted. To be placed on the official plan holders list please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at (315) 339-7643. Addenda will be emailed from the City of Rome to Bidders listed on the official Plan Holders List. An emailed response from the Bidder to the Addendum sent by City of Rome will act as proof that the Bidder received the Addendum. In addition to an emailed response, Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda by signing and dating each Addendum on page BF-1 of the Bid Form and the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda, page BF-1. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such Addendum or interpretation shall not relive such Bidder from any obligation under this Bid submittal. All Addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. Questions regarding the Contract Documents should be directed to Christopher Cornwell, P.E. through email at: ccornwell@gpinet.com . Bidders shall promptly notify Christopher Cornwell of any errors, omissions, conflicts or ambiguity within the Contract Documents within 5 days of bid opening. All bids must include the completed Bid Form, Non-Collusive Bidding and Disbarment Certifications, and Lobbying Certifications. This is a unit price bid as described in the Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Each bid must be accompanied by security in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids to be considered must be received in a sealed envelope at 198 North Washington Street, Rome NY 13440 by 11:00 am, local time, on October 24, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Rome City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chamber. Bids received after the above noted time will not be accepted. All sealed envelopes should be clearly labeled RFB #2024-028/D040238/PIN 2650.57 Downtown Rome Wheels to Heels Streetscapes The Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds guaranteeing performance of work and prompt payment from an acceptable Surety Company for an amount not less than 100% of the accepted bid. The successful Bidder and all subcontractors must have an approved CCA-2 on file with NYSDOT prior to being awarded a contract. If the successful Bidder does not currently have a CCA-2 on file with NYSDOT, the Bidder may find the CCA-2 forms and instruction for completion online. 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 2,1968 and published in the Federal Register (41 CFR Part 60-1, 33 F.2 7804). Successful bidders will be required to pay prevailing wage rates on this contract. The City of Rome reserves the right to consider the bids for forty-five (45) days after receipt before awarding any Contract, and to waive any minor informalities in, and to reject, any and all bids. All bids are subject to final review and approval by the City of Rome before any award of contract may be made. Receipt of bids by the City of Rome shall not be construed as authority to bind the City of Rome. The work will be substantially completed 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and completed and ready for final payment on 8/29/2025. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to the related solicitation, request for proposal or invitation to bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. Question Deadline 10/21/2024 Questions regarding the Contract Documents should be directed to Christopher Cornwell, P.E. through email at: ccornwell@gpinet.com.