NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the EAST BRANCH OF THE AUSABLE RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT- PROJECTS 2 AND 3 at JAY, NEW YORK

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the EAST BRANCH OF THE AUSABLE RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT- PROJECTS 2 AND 3 at JAY, NEW YORK will be received by ESSEX COUNTY (the "Municipality"), 7551 COURT STREET, PO B 217 ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932 until 2:00 PM local time, May 20, 2021 when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. No later than forty-five (45) days after the bid opening, the Municipality shall accept bids or reject all bids. After the bid opening, a bid may not be with drawn prior to the date that is forty-five (45)days after such bid opening. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and advertise for new bids, if in its opinion the best interest of the Municipality will here by be promoted.CDBG-DR FUNDED PROJECTThe Municipality seeks to MODIFY THE CHANNEL OF THE EAST BRANCH OF THE AUSABLE RIVER (EBAR) THROUGH THE TOWN OF JAY. EACH PROJECT AREA, 2 & 3 ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED BELOW. Architectural and engineering design has been completed for each.Project 2This project involves the restoration of approximately 2,800 linear feet of the EBAR including modifying the grade of the channel bottom, the restoration of stream access to the flood plain, adding flow control weirs, j-hooks, rock cascades, adding bank and road protection for the existing roadway, bank ful benches and plugging the secondary channel. Project 3This project involves the restoration of approximately 1,300 linear feet of the EBAR including modifying the grade of the channel bottom, narrowing the channel, and restoring the alignment of the river by removing the gravel bar island deposited during past storm events. Several flow control structures are being added along with the restoration of the channel including the addition of a toe wood bankful bench on both sides of the channel. A hardened chute will also be constructed at the existing secondary channel to allow access to the flood plain only for flows exceeding the bankful event.This project is being financed with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery("CDBG-DR") funds administered by the NYS Governor's Office of Storm Recovery("GOSR"). Attention of bidders is particularly called to Section 3 requirements, 1 M/WBE goals, Federal labor standards, Federal and State prevailing wage rates ,online reporting requirements using Elation System, Inc. and other requirements included in the GOSR Supplementary Conditions for Contracts. See Instructions to Bidders for additional information.1" Section 3 "refers to Section 3 from the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Minority and Women Owned Business Participation GoalsThe following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been established at:Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)15%Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)&emsp;&emsp;15%Equal OpportunityThe Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer.PROJECT COMPLETION The completion date for this project is October 30, 2021.PROJECT SPECIFIC LIQUIDATED DAMAGESLiquidated damages will be assessed for each day of delay of the contract in the amount of one thousand dollars($1,000) per day.CONTRACT DOCUMENTS"Contract Documents" has the meaning set forth in Article 1.1 of the General Conditions herein. Starting on the advertisement date, the Contract Documents maybe examined free of charge in person and DIGITAL (.pdf file format) copies maybe obtained from ESSEX COUNTY or SCHODER RIVERS ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, P.C. at 453 DIXON ROAD, SUITE 7, BUILDING 3, QUEENSBURY, NY 12804 (PHONE 518-761-0417). Physical copies will be charged a fee based on how many prints are requested, including shipping and handling as applicable. For physical copies, checks should be made payable to Schoder Rivers Associates.DESIGNATED CONTACTSThe following agency staff has been designated as contacts for this contract:REGARDING PROCURE MENT: Linda Wolf, Essex County Purchasing Agent 518-873-3332Linda.Wolf@essexcountyny.govREGARDING TECHNI CAL: Erik Sandblom, P.E./ Project Engineer 518-761-0417 Ext.21 eriks@sraengineers.comPlease note that contacting any other agency staff regarding this contract maybe a violation of state or municipal law, rule or regulation, resulting in a determination of contractor non- responsibility.BONDSThe successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond int he statutory form of public bonds required by Section 137 of the State Finance Law,each for one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the Contract.REQUESTS FOR INFORMATIONA pre-bid meeting will be held at the Town of Jay Offices located at 11 School Lane, Au Sable Forks, New York on Wednesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will include a walk of the site for further discussion on technical requirements. Additionally, questions or requests for clarification should be directed to Linda Wolf, Purchasing Agent, at 518-873-3332 or Linda.Wolf@essexcountyny.gov. Any reply to such an inquiry, including the initial questions, will be communicated by Addendum to all bidders who have obtained the Contract Documents.TT-05/08/2021-1TC-267016

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the EAST BRANCH OF THE AUSABLE RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT- PROJECTS 2 AND 3 at JAY, NEW YORK

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