New York State Contract Reporter #RFB-25-04

Chenango County Seeks Structural Modifications and New Construction for Public Safety Telecommunications Towers

Chenango County is seeking qualified contractors to perform structural modifications and upgrades at multiple telecommunications tower sites to enhance the county's public safety radio system. - Government Buyer: - Chenango County Office of Emergency Services (Director: Matthew Beckwith) - Project Scope: - Structural reinforcement and foundation modifications at Pharsalia (280 SST) and Coventry (220 SST) tower sites - Construction of a new emergency communications tower and shelter at East Hill, including installation of a concrete shelter, fencing, microwave antennas, and LMR antennas - Installation of temporary guying systems, relocation of generators and propane tanks, and restoration of disturbed areas - Compliance with prevailing wage schedules for all construction trades - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Airosmith Engineering (engineering designs and stamped modification drawings) - NYSTEC (engineering support) - Commscope, RFI, Decibel, Ericsson, Samsung, Raycap, Sabre (public safety radio and microwave system equipment) - Products and Services Requested: - Structural reinforcement materials (steel members, bolts, concrete, protective coatings) - Public safety radio and microwave system equipment (antennas, radios, mounts, transmission lines) - Temporary guy cables, mounts, ballast containers - Construction and installation services for towers and shelters - Project management, closeout documentation, and third-party inspection services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least 5 years of telecom tower construction experience - 12-month warranty on workmanship and installed components - Third-party inspection required for Pharsalia site; desktop inspection for Coventry - Detailed photographic documentation for Coventry site - Coordination for building permits (handled by county) and milestone inspections - No disruption to existing communications systems during construction - Spoils disposal permitted at Chenango County Landfill near Pharsalia - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion required within 75 days from Notice to Proceed; final completion within 15 days thereafter - Prevailing wage schedules effective July through June of the following year

Description

Chenango County is soliciting bids for modifications to the Pharsalia and Coventry telecommunications towers to bring them into compliance with applicable codes and standards. The project involves structural reinforcements and foundation work based on detailed engineering designs. The contractor must complete substantial work within 75 days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 15 days thereafter. The scope includes all labor, materials, permits coordination, and ensuring no disruption to existing communications systems.

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