New York State Contract Reporter #RFB-UC26-147C

Ulster County Public Safety Radio Tower Site Construction Solicitation

This opportunity involves the construction of a new public safety radio tower site for Ulster County in Cottekill, NY. - Government Buyer: - Ulster County Department of General Services (lead agency) - Ulster County Department of Emergency Services (geotechnical investigation) - Project Scope: - Construction of a 190-foot steel self-support antenna tower - Installation of a 12x20 ft prefabricated equipment shelter - Provision and installation of a 100 kW propane gas generator and a 1,000-gallon propane tank - Site preparation, including excavation, grading, foundation work, and rock removal as needed - Installation of underground electrical and telecom conduits, reinforced concrete foundations, perimeter security fencing, and gravel access drive - Geotechnical investigation with subsurface borings, soil resistivity, infiltration testing, and foundation design recommendations - Products/Services Requested: - Steel self-support antenna tower (1 unit) - Prefabricated equipment shelter (1 unit) - 100 kW propane generator (1 unit) - 1,000-gallon propane tank (1 unit) - Site construction, equipment installation, and geotechnical engineering services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - PE-stamped design documents for tower and shelter - Compliance with geotechnical recommendations (mat or drilled shaft foundations, rock anchors, seismic site classification) - MWBE participation goals: 15% MBE and 15% WBE - Funded by NY State DHSES grant - Vibration monitoring and rock excavation if blasting is required - Coordination with inspections and utilities, and adherence to detailed construction drawings - No specific OEMs for tower or generator are named, allowing for multiple manufacturers to compete. - Procomm Systems, Inc. is noted as a past vendor for similar work, but not as an OEM. - All bidders must review technical specifications and site requirements in the attachments.

Description

Ulster County is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a communication facility at 1915 Lucas Avenue, Cottekill, NY. The project involves constructing a 190-foot-tall steel antenna tower, a 12x20 ft prefabricated equipment shelter, a 100 kW propane gas generator, and a 1,000-gallon propane tank within a fenced compound accessed by a gravel drive. The contract term is from January 1, 2027, to satisfactory completion, with a project completion date of August 31, 2027. Bidders must submit bids by October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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