New York State Contract Reporter #DR33226

Armed Security Services for Adirondack Railroad Corridor

This opportunity seeks armed security services for the Adirondack Railroad corridor, managed by the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society under the New York State Department of Transportation. - Government Buyer: - Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc. (Adirondack Railroad) - Under contract with New York State Department of Transportation - Operations based in Utica, NY, covering the Remsen - Tupper Lake corridor (Hamilton, Herkimer, and Oneida counties) - Services Requested: - Armed security services for approximately 85 miles of railroad - On-site patrols, right-of-way inspections, emergency response coordination, and incident/accident reporting - Security personnel must be certified to carry firearms per New York State requirements - Estimated 1,040 hours of service (20 hours/week for 52 weeks) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with New York State armed security guard certification - Railroad-provided training required - MWBE and DBE participation goals: 6% MBE, 7% WBE, 12% DBE - Compliance with prevailing wage and insurance requirements - 5% bid bond required - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a services procurement - Contract term is 12 months with options for 12-month extensions

Description

The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc. is soliciting bids for armed security services for the Adirondack Railroad located at 330 Main Street, Suite 102, Utica, NY 13501. The services include on-site patrols, incident reporting, and responding to potential security threats or issues. Bids must be submitted by 12:00 PM on July 13, 2026, at the railroad's General Offices. A bid bond of 5% of the bid amount is required, and bids will be binding for 45 days from the bid opening. The contract term is 12 months with possible 12-month extensions.

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