Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #VNM-427
Bridge Preservation Subcontracting at Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
March 24, 2026
April 13, 2026
VNM-427
237310, 237990, 238190
This opportunity involves subcontracting for bridge preservation at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, managed by Ahern Painting Contractors, Inc. as the prime contractor. - Government Buyer: - New York State (prime contractor: Ahern Painting Contractors, Inc.) - Scope of Work: - Bridge traveler inspection and maintenance - Miscellaneous landscaping - Cleaning and washing of interior anchorages and joints - Trash and debris removal - Inspection and maintenance of anchorage dehumidification systems - Cleaning of drainage inlets, scuppers, downspouts, tower and anchorage drainage pans, troughs, finger joints, structural steel, catch basins - Replacement of joint strip seals - Cleaning and washing of stiffening girders and roadway barriers on suspended spans - Diversity Participation Goals: - 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) - 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) - 15% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned - Bid documents available upon request from the prime contractor - Place of Performance: - Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, New York State - Contracting office located at 2 Seaview Blvd, Suite 300, Port Washington, NY 11050 - Period of Performance: - Short-term contract spanning approximately three weeks
Description
Ahern Painting Contractors, Inc is seeking certified Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) subcontract proposals for various trades related to bridge preservation at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The scope includes inspection and maintenance of bridge travelers, landscaping, cleaning and washing of anchorages and joints, trash removal, inspection and maintenance of dehumidification systems, and replacement of joint strip seals among other tasks. The contract is statewide in New York and aims to meet specific diversity goals for SDVOB and M/WBE participation. Bid documents are available upon request.