Sealed bids are requested for the installation of a wharf test program and deep foundation testing at the Port of Albany's Beacon Island Expansion Site. Bids are due by August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, considering cost (40%), qualifications (20%), experience (20%), schedule (10%), and local knowledge (10%). A mandatory pre-bid meeting and walkthrough is scheduled for July 9th. Questions must be submitted in writing by July 20th. The project involves various foundation testing methods, including drilled shafts and driven piles. Bidders must submit three copies of their bid, including a bid bond of 5% of the proposal. MWBE/SDVOB participation goals are established.
Proposals are due by August 5th, 2026, no later than 12:00 PM noon. Proposals due: bids will be publicly open and read. August 5th 2026 no later than 12 noon
The award will be based on best value, with cost at 40 points, qualifications and capabilities at 20 points, experience with similar work at 20 points, anticipated project schedule at 10 points, and knowledge of the capital region and geographical area of the project at 10 points. The award of this solicitation will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on best value. When evaluating proposals, the following criteria will be considered: cost: 40 points qualifications and capabilities: 20 points experience with similar work: 20 points anticipated project schedule: 10 points knowledge of capital region and geographical area of project: 10 points
Bidders must be qualified and demonstrate experience, skillset, and long-term viability. he albany port district commission is requesting sealed bids from qualified bidders and he apdc places great emphasis on the experience, skillset and longterm viability of the bidder.
A pre-bid meeting and walkthrough is mandatory. prebid meeting and walkthrough must preregister by emailing ***@***. *. * or **** thursday july 9th @10 am
Failure to respond to an RFP on any official form, submitting illegible, conditional, or unsigned bids, or failing to notify APDC of omissions, contradictions, or conflicts by the written inquiry due date may result in disqualification. Failure to respond to an rfp on any official form included in this rfp may result in disqualification of a bid as non responsive. and Illegible, conditional bids and unsigned bids will be rejected as nonresponsive. and Bidders must notify apdc of any omissions, contradictions, or conflicts by the written inquiry due date noted in the event schedule of this document.
