Onondaga County is seeking bids for the rehabilitation of its collection system infrastructure using CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) lining. The project aims to extend the life of aging infrastructure and reduce infiltration. Bids are due by July 30, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is not required. Contractors must meet specific qualification criteria, including extensive experience in CIPP installation. Submittals will include detailed installation plans, material property data, and certified test reports. The contract term is from January 1, 2027, to September 26, 2027, with potential for two one-year renewals. New York State prevailing wage rates apply.
Work included under group E will be included in the contract for each successful bidder. The term of this agreement shall commence on January 01, 2027 and shall expire on September 26, 2027, unless terminated earlier. Once a task order has been issued, work shall be completed within sixty 60 calendar days unless otherwise directed by onondaga county or a designated representative.
Compensation shall be paid based on unit pricing stated within the bid submission resulting in a contract award. Payment will be made upon compliance with the following: 1 Prior issuance of a purchase order by the division of purchase within the scope and limits of the contract for the work material being invoiced 2 Full and faithful performance delivery of the work material authorized by such purchase order 3 Acceptance of the work material by county's duly authorized designee 4 Receipt of vendor invoices within the limits of such previously authorized purchase order. 5 Receipt of certified payrolls pursuant to the NYS labor law where applicable.
All lining work shall be fully guaranteed by the contractor for a period of three 3 years from the date of final acceptance unless otherwise stipulated in writing by the owner prior to the date of conditional acceptance. During this period, any defects discovered by the owner or engineer shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor as recommended by the manufacturer in a satisfactory manner and at no cost to the owner.
Multiple contracts will be awarded for this work. A contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for each category except group E.
For each method of installation and curing used on the project, the contractor shall have a history of at least 150,000 linear feet of CIPP/L work in sewers using a similar resin and flexible liner tube with the specific method of installation and curing method proposed. The entity performing the wetout of the CIPP/L shall have been performing this type of work for a minimum of two 2 years and previously wetout at least 175,000 linear feet of CIPP/L.
Failure to deliver as specified may result in termination of the contract and may further disqualify your firm from receiving future contracts for at least two years, as such failure may be considered, among other factors, when determining your firm's responsibility in connection with performance on public contracts.
This request for bid does not require a prebid meeting and site tour.
Samples are required to be furnished by the bidder at the request of the purchasing director. Samples are to be furnished at no cost to the county.
Protests of companies, products or services being offered from competing bidders must be made within 3 days of bid opening, in writing, to the director of the division of purchase.
Failure to submit the certificate of registration may render the bidder nonresponsive and the bid could be disqualified. Bids lacking bid security at the time of opening, when required, will not be eligible for award. Bid security will be forfeited and paid to the county in the event a bidder, who has timely been asked to proceed to contract, fails to timely do so.
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