Bids are invited for the Wilcox Park tank replacement project due March 18, 2026.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS-RFB-DCB-03-26 NAME OF PROJECT: Wilcox Park Petroleum Bulk Storage Tank Replacement PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Petroleum Bulk Storage Tank Replacement located at Wilcox Park, 1737 Rte. 199, Stanfordville, NY 12581. The County of Dutchess official bid documents for this project are obtained from the Empire State Purchasing Group’s Regional Bid Notification System at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/county-of-dutchess. Copies of bidding documents obtained from any other source are not considered official copies. It is incumbent upon all potential bidders to view all posted addenda prior to the bid close date. You may obtain an official copy by registering on the Empire State Regional Bid Notification System at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/county-of-dutchess or by using the link provided at www.dutchessny.gov, selecting “Government” then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities.” For those without Internet access, you may obtain an electronic copy of bidding documents by contacting the Dutchess County Department of Public Works at dpwcontracts@dutchessny.gov, or in person, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm: Dutchess County DPW, Business Office, 1st Floor, 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Upon request, all interested parties may review the hard copy of the Bid Specifications and Drawings by visiting the above referenced address. All Addenda will be posted on BidNet Direct (aka Empire State Purchasing Group) site. Bids due on or before 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and at that time publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids for the above project will be received by: Caroline A. Miller, Contract Specialist, Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW), 626 Dutchess Turnpike, 1st Floor Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. All interested parties are invited to attend. The bid opening for this solicitation may also be attended through Microsoft Teams Audio Conferencing. Anyone who wishes to hear bids read aloud via Teams, will need to call into the phone number listed below. We ask that you call in at least three minutes prior to bid due/time to ensure you are connected properly. All call-ins will be asked to identify themselves by name and organization. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting +1 516-268-4602 United States, Hempstead (Toll) Conference ID:177 533 697#. Each bid shall be submitted as one paper original and one electronic flash drive copy and be accompanied by Bid Security (bid bond, certified check, official bank check) or a Letter of Credit (in a form agreeable to Dutchess County) in the amount of 10% of the bid amount. Bidders’ security will be retained until the successful bidder has signed the Owner-Contractor Agreement and the County has finalized the Agreement. Each bid with Bid Security shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name of the Project, Name of the Bidder, and the date and hour of the bid opening, which must be visible upon delivery. A Walkthrough is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 am at Wilcox Park (Maintenance Garage), Rte. 199, Stanfordville, NY. All parties interested in bidding are encouraged to attend and apprise themselves of the site conditions prior to bidding. If you cannot attend the scheduled Walkthrough, you can contact Caroline Miller at dpwcontracts@dutchessny.gov. Questions will be accepted by the close of business Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and emailed to Caroline Miller at dpwcontracts@dutchessny.gov with the County’s response published in Addenda prior to 48 hours before the bid opening date. The “Anticipated Start of Construction” will be around April 25, 2026, and the “Anticipated Completion Date”, August 2026. This RFB may be subject to NYS Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rates PRC #2026003470. IMPORTANT: Starting December 30, 2024: NYSDOL Contractor and Sub-Contractor Registry Requirements. View Bid Specifications regarding the APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, if applicable. The County reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids and in bidding and to reject any or all proposals. 12086210