Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #D042085
NYSDOT Region 5 Solicitation for Special Access Equipment and Staging for Bridge Inspections
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
D042085
NAICS
238290, 237310, 488490, 237990
NYSDOT Region 5 is seeking subcontractors to provide special access equipment for bridge inspections in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Region 5 - Contact: Gary Jakubowski, PE - Prime Contractor: Joseph C. Lu Engineering, P.C. (Lu Engineers) - Products/Services Requested: - Special Access Equipment, including Bucket Type Under Bridge Inspection Units - Staging/Scaffolding for consultant and state inspection teams - All labor, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment required for safe bridge inspection access - Requirements: - Equipment and services must meet NYSDOT standards - Subcontractor must supply all necessary resources for the 2026-2027 biennial and interim bridge inspections - Work may require simultaneous crews and must accommodate NYSDOT scheduling - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; vendors must provide compliant equipment - Most work will occur April-December in 2026 and 2027 - Place of performance is NYSDOT Region 5, with the contracting office in Buffalo, NY
Description
This solicitation is for subcontractors to provide special access equipment, bucket type under bridge inspection units, and staging/scaffolding to support bridge inspections in NYSDOT Region 5, covering Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. The subcontractor will supply all labor, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment necessary for the 2026-2027 biennial and interim bridge inspections. The work supports Lu Engineers and NYSDOT personnel and must comply with all relevant standards and regulations. The contract term is from April 2026 to April 30, 2028, with most work performed April to December in 2026 and 2027. Proposals are due by May 12, 2026, at Lu Engineers’ office in Buffalo, NY.