Bids requested for North End Water Improvements Phase 2 in Pomfret.

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TOWN OF POMFRET

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NEW YORK

NORTH END WATER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2

General Notice

The Town of Pomfret (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

North End Water Improvements Phase 2

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the office of the Pomfret Town Hall located at 9 Day Street, Fredonia, New York 14063, until April 21, 2026 at 10:00 am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

This Project consists of constructing approximately 57,000 LF of 8-inch diameter water main and associated appurtenances in the Town of Pomfret.

Bids will be received for 2 separate contracts as follows:

Contract 1: North Chautauqua County Water District Water Main Improvements involves the installation of approximately 17,000 linear feet of 8-inch water main and associated appurtenances along portions of Wilbur, VanBuren, and North Roads.

Contract 2: Town of Pomfret Water Main Improvements involves the installation of approximately 40,000 linear feet of 8-inch water main and associated appurtenances along portions of VanBuren, North, Berry, Farel, Lowell, and Lamberton Roads.

The Owner reserves the right to award Construction Contracts separately to 2 different Contractors or separately to the same Contractor. It is not a requirement to bid on both Contracts. Separate bonds will be required for each Contract if both Contracts are awarded to the same Contractor.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be obtained by going to the following designated website:https://cplteaminfrastructure.com

Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website by paying a non-refundable fee of $100.00. While Bidding Documents can be obtained from a source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format, only Bidders that have obtained Bidding Documents from the designated website can submit a bid. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit fee of $100.00 for each set. The deposit check should be payable to CPL and must be sent to CPL, 726 Exchange Street, Suite 920, Buffalo, New York 14210. Potential Bidders must also upload a scan of the check to the designated website. Anyone requesting a hard copy of the bidding documents will also be required to pay for all packaging and shipping fees. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents to Biddy in good condition within 30 days after receipt of Bids will receive a full refund.

Bidding documents may be examined at CPL, 726 Exchange Street, Suite 920, Buffalo, New York 14210 Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm.

A pre-bid conference will not be held.

Only written Requests For Information (RFI) will be accepted. All RFI’s must be submitted in writing. RFI’s will be accepted until 12:00 pm (Local Time) on April 15, 2026, at the office of the Engineer to the attention of the Project Engineer, Ke’Shara Webb Fields: kwebbfields@cplteam.com. If necessary, an Addendum will be issued by 5:00 pm (Local Time) on April 17, 2026, from the office of the Engineer.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified bank check or bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

This project is partially funded by New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC) with a $5,000,000 Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) Grant. Prospective bidders should review the requirements included in the contract documents including American Iron & Steel Compliance (AIS), Minority Women & Business Owned Business enterprises with MWBE goal of 30% and Service Disabled Veteran Owned

Businesses with SDVOB goal of 6%.

This project is partially funded under the Rural Utility Service as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and is subject to USDA RD regulations. Prospective bidders should review the USDA RD requirements included in the contract documents.

This project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58, §§ 70901-70953. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States.

The following waivers apply to this Contract: BABAA De Minimis, Small Grants and Minor Components Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order Nos. 11,246 and 11,375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate State and Federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations.

Statement of Non-Collusion: Bidders on the contract are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certificate pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

Security for Faithful Performance: The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds written by firms licensed to do business in New York State, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amounts in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.

Sales and Use of Tax Exemptions: The Owner is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Owner pursuant to this contract. Also exempt from such taxes are purchases by the Contractor and his Subcontractors of materials, equipment, and supplies to be sold to the Owner pursuant to this contract, including tangible personal property to be incorporated in any structure, building, or other real property forming part of the project. These taxes are not to be included in the Bid.

All Bids must be accompanied by the contractor’s Certificate of Registration.

All bids shall be binding for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein.

Owner: Town of Pomfret

By: Samantha Kellogg

Title: Town Clerk

Date: March 23, 2026

 Apr 1, 2026