NOTICE TO BIDDERS (ADVERTISEMENT)

OWNER: Clinton County (Sponsor)

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of:

PROJECT: Replacement of Salmon River Road Bridge (BIN 3335810) over Salmon River, PIN 7753.28

Will be received by the:

Clinton County Purchasing Department
Clinton County Government Center
137 Margaret Street, Suite 208
Plattsburgh, New York 12901

Until: 2:30 PM (Prevailing Time) February 13. 2018 ,and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID Plans by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the PROJECT. Information obtained (such as phone conversations, etc.) from an officer, agent, or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve the CONTRACTOR from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract.

BIDDERS shall be advised this project is a public works project subject to New York State conditions of employment and minimum wage rates in accordance with current labor laws

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following location(s):

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of:

Thomas R. Butler, Project Manager
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
61 Commercial Street, Suite 100
Rochester New York, 14614-1009
(585) 475-1440, Tom.butler@stantec.com

Electronic copies are available at no cost. Paper copies are available upon a non-refundable payment of $25.00 for each set (made payable to "Clinton County"). If mailing is requested, a separate non-refundable check of $25.00 is required to cover postage and handling.

This project has a DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) utilization goal of7%.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Goals:

This project has a MINORITY PARTICIPATION EEO goal of 2.6%.
This project has a FEMALE PARTICIPATION EEO goal of 6.9%.

The Sponsor reserves the right to accept or reject any and all BIDS.

The Sponsor and the New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title Vi Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

Kimberly A. Banker
Purchasing Agent