NOTICE TO BIDDERS
TOWN OF COLONIE
The Department of Public Works, Division of Latham Water
Notice To Bidders
The Town of Colonie ("Town") invites bids for the following:
RFB: Annual VFD & MCC Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Emergency Support Services JB362
Sealed bids will be received at the Office of Purchasing, Memorial Town Hall, Latham, NY 12110 until May 13, 2026 11:30 AM local time. At that time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
All bidders shall comply with the N.Y. Gen. Mun. Law §103.
Beginning on April 22, 2026, the solicitation documents for this matter will be on file and publicly exhibited at the Office of Purchasing, 534 New Loudon Road, Memorial Town Hall, Latham, NY 12110. Copies of said documents may be obtained at that address. Complete bid documents may also be available for download from the Empire State Purchasing Group's web site at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york.
Bids shall be submitted at the time and place indicated in the Notice to Bidders and shall be enclosed in an opaque, sealed envelope. The opaque envelope shall be marked on the outside with the project title and name and address of the bidder. The submission shall consist of the completed pages of this document marked "TO BE SUBMITTED," and any other required documents. The submission shall also include, if required in the Notice to Bidders, the bid security. If the bid is sent through the mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the bid shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with the notation "BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof AND the outer envelope shall be marked on the outside with the project title and name and address of the bidder. Each submitted proposal must be accompanied by (a) a certified check in the sum of 10% of the amount of the bid, drawn upon a national or state bank or trust company, to the order of the Town of Colonie, New York, or (b) a bond with sufficient sureties in a penal sum equal to 10% of the bid, conditioned that if its bid is accepted, successful bidder will enter a contract for the same and that he will execute such further security as may be required for the performance of the contract.
At the execution of the anticipated contract, the Successful Bidder will be required to furnish performance and labor and materials bond, and a payment bond equal to the full amount of the bid. The Town of Colonie reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all bids submitted.
By Order of the Town of Colonie.
Please Note: The Town will host a meeting for all potential Bidders at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended for Bidders. The meeting will begin at the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant, 100 Onderdonk Ave, Latham, NY 12110 and move to additional locations. Attendees will be given opportunities to make investigations and pose questions about the project.
Dated: 4/22/2026
Brenda Gorman
Purchasing and General Services Director