New York State Contract Reporter #26ESTDAI

Empire State Trail/Delaware Ave Bike-Hike Trail Improvements – City of Cohoes, NY

This opportunity involves the improvement and reconstruction of approximately 4,700 linear feet of the Empire State Trail/Delaware Ave Bike-Hike Trail in Cohoes, NY, spanning from Green Island Bridge to Peebles Island State Park. - Government Buyer: - City of Cohoes (Community Development Planning, City Clerk, Planning and Zoning) - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is referenced for specifications - Engineering support from Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) - Products and Materials Requested: - Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) for sidewalks, driveways, and bike paths (NYSDOT Item 608.020102) - Concrete sidewalks, curbing, and ADA ramps (Items 608.0101, 608.21000003) - Wood board fencing (Item 607.08000010) - Sediment filter logs for erosion control (Item 209.2301) - Turf establishment (Item 610.1605) - Detectable warning units for ADA compliance (Item 608.21000003) - Signage, sign posts, and pavement markings (Items 645.5101, 645.5102, 645.81, 685.3104, 685.3204) - Drainage structures, stone filling, and subbase materials (Items 604.300103, 620.03, 304.12) - Removal of pre-existing stumps and bollards (Items 614.0701, 614.0702, 615.0200HG) - Services Requested: - Trail reconstruction and paving - Shoulder restoration with topsoil, grass seed, and mulch - Installation of ADA-compliant crossings and ramps - Installation of new signage and fencing - Minor drainage improvements and utility protection - Traffic control and work zone safety - Surveying and coordination with utility companies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications (Sections 100-700) - Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals (4% and 5%) - Contractor must self-perform at least 50% of the contract value - All work must be completed within a 70-day period during the contract term - Project is subject to New York State prevailing wage rates - Performance and payment bonds required for the full contract value - The trail must be ridable by a specified date for an organized cycling event - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or branded products are mandated; all materials must meet NYSDOT standards - Locations: - Place of performance: Empire State Trail/Delaware Ave Bike-Hike Trail, from Green Island Bridge to Peebles Island State Park, City of Cohoes, Albany County, NY - Contracting/government offices: 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047; Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., 80 Wolf Road, Suite 600, Albany, NY 12205

Description

The City of Cohoes is soliciting sealed bids for improvements to approximately 4,700 linear feet of the Empire State Trail/Delaware Ave Bike-Hike Trail. The project includes new asphalt surfacing, shoulder restoration with topsoil, grass seed, mulch, ADA crossings, new signage, removal of existing bollards, and minor drainage improvements. Bidders must meet Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) goals of 4% and 5%, respectively. The contract term is from May 27 to October 30, 2026, with bids due by May 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

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