Invitation to bid for aircraft rescue vehicle procurement at Griffiss International Airport.

ADVERTISEMENT ‑ INVITATION TO BID




Sealed Proposals, subject to the conditions contained herein will be received by Oneida County Department of Aviation, at the Griffiss International Airport Terminal Building, 660 Hangar Road, Suite 223, Rome, NY 13441 until April 28, 2026 at 1:30 pm then publicly opened and read aloud for procurement and delivery of:




BID REF NO. 2399

ACQUIRE ONE (1) MODEL YEAR 2026 OR NEWER AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING SAFETY VEHICLE (ARFF)

GRIFFISS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

ONEIDA COUNTY, ROME, NEW YORK




The equipment specifications may be obtained at no expense from C&S Engineers, on behalf of the purchasing department, starting on April 14, 2026 at 9:00am . To initiate the process, please contact John Frazee at jfrazee@cscos.com , 315-238-2917 where your organizations name, contacts name, address, telephone number, and email address will be recorded on the plan holders list. Once the required information is recorded, the contact will receive an email with the attached documents or a download link dependent upon file size. The Bidder will be responsible for any and all printing and shipping costs of plans and specifications, and selection of a printing company, as deemed necessary in order to prepare their Bid. Copies of the described bid may be examined at no expense at the Oneida County Purchasing Dept.




Bids must be submitted upon the proposal form(s) furnished, and the entire proposal and supplemental attachments must be submitted in order. Packages containing bids must be sealed marked and addressed to the Director of Purchasing, Griffiss International Airport, 660 Hangar Road, Suite 223, Rome, NY 13441. Also mark on the envelope or package the Bid Reference Number and title.




Any inquires regarding the Contract Documents must be directed in writing to John F. Frazee, P.E. of C&S Engineers, Inc., 499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13212, Phone: (315)-238-2917, Email: jfrazee@cscos.com .




The Owner reserves the right to revise or amend the equipment specifications prior to the date set for opening bids. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda to this advertisement. The owner also reserves the right to reject all bids received. The County of Oneida, in order to promote its established Affirmative Action Plan, invites sealed bids from minority groups. This Affirmative Action Policy regarding sealed bids and contracts applies to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex or handicap. This contract is subject to compliance with Article 8 of the New York State Labor Law regarding prevailing rate of wages.




Date: April 14, 2026

Al Barbato, Director of Purchasing