New York State Contract Reporter #RFB-UC26-146C

Ulster County Public Safety Radio Tower and Equipment Shelter Construction in Wawarsing, NY

Ulster County is seeking bids for the construction of a new public safety radio communications facility in Wawarsing, NY. - Government Buyer: - Ulster County Department of General Services - Project Scope: - Construction of a 155-foot structural steel self-supporting antenna tower - Installation of a 12 ft x 20 ft prefabricated equipment shelter - Installation of a 50 kW propane gas generator for backup power - Mounting of multiple VHF antennas (RFI models BA80-41 and BA40-41) - Provision for a future microwave dish (VHLP3-11W) - Site civil, electrical, and geotechnical work as per detailed construction documents - OEMs and Vendors: - RFI (specified for VHF antennas) - No specific OEMs named for tower structure or generator - Products/Services Requested: - Structural steel antenna tower (1 unit) - Prefabricated equipment shelter (1 unit) - Propane gas generator, 50 kW (1 unit) - VHF antennas (RFI BA80-41, BA40-41; 4 units total) - Microwave dish (VHLP3-11W; 1 unit, future provision) - Site civil construction, electrical installation, environmental compliance, and geotechnical services - Notable Requirements: - Tower foundation design must comply with TIA-222-H standard - Compliance with FCC and NEPA environmental regulations - Adherence to specific antenna loading and structural criteria - All work must meet relevant codes and environmental standards - Environmental and geotechnical reviews already completed for the site - Period of performance is from contract award to project completion and acceptance by Ulster County, with construction expected to take approximately 8 months.

Description

Ulster County is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of one communication facility at 7284-7286 Route 209, Wawarsing, NY. The project involves building a 155 ft tall structural steel self-support antenna tower and a 12 ft by 20 ft prefabricated equipment shelter with a 50 kW propane gas generator. Construction is anticipated to begin in November 2026 and must be completed by June 30, 2027. The contract period will be from the date of award to satisfactory completion and acceptance by Ulster County.

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