New York State Contract Reporter #RFB 26-05

Emergency Telecommunications Tower Construction and Upgrades for Chenango County

Chenango County Office of Emergency Services is seeking qualified contractors for the construction, structural modification, and upgrade of emergency telecommunications towers at multiple sites to support enhanced public safety radio and microwave systems. - Government Buyer: - Chenango County Office of Emergency Services (Director: Matthew Beckwith) - Project Scope: - Construction of a new emergency communications tower and shelter at East Hill - Structural reinforcement and foundation modifications for: - Pharsalia Telecommunications Tower (280-ft self-support) - Coventry Telecommunications Tower (220-ft self-support) - Installation of new microwave and LMR antennas, radios, and related equipment - All work must comply with engineer-stamped drawings and current codes/standards - OEMs and Vendors Referenced: - Airosmith Engineering - NYSTEC - Commscope - RFI - Decibel - RFS - Ericsson - Raycap - Samsung - Products and Equipment: - Antennas, radios, microwave equipment, mounting hardware (specific models/part numbers detailed in engineering attachments) - Services Required: - Security clearance for personnel - Construction planning, scheduling, and project management - Construction, installation, and phased implementation to avoid disruption of existing systems - Project closeout with as-built documentation, photo records, and third-party inspection reports - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years’ experience in telecommunications tower construction - Compliance with prevailing wage schedules for all labor - 12-month warranty on workmanship and materials - Coordination with county technical personnel and adherence to safety protocols - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion within 75 days of Notice to Proceed; final completion within 15 days thereafter - Prevailing wage schedule effective for the project duration - Locations: - East Hill (new tower and shelter construction) - Pharsalia Telecommunications Tower Site (466 County Rd 47, Norwich, NY 13815) - Coventry Telecommunications Tower Site (120 Nursery St, Coventry, NY 13778) - Chenango County Office of Emergency Services (5862 County Road 32, Suite 2, Norwich, NY 13815) - Contracting office at 5 Court Street, Norwich, NY 13815

Description

Chenango County is upgrading its public safety radio system and requires structural modifications to the Pharsalia and Coventry Towers to bring them into compliance with applicable load conditions and codes. The project involves adding public safety equipment to support the new microwave and radio system, reinforcing tower legs and foundations as per engineer-stamped designs, and ensuring structural integrity throughout construction. The contract requires substantial completion within 75 days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 15 days thereafter. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in telecommunications tower construction and comply with all relevant codes and safety standards.

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