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

Ulster County Public Safety Radio Tower Site Construction Solicitation

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** RFB-UC26-147C
**NAICS:** 237130, 237990, 238290

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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