Construction of a pre-engineered metal garage and sign shop structure. The work will include the complete removal of the existing sign shop structure, soil improvements of the site to adequately support the structure and the completion of the Building which will house County vehicles, storage and work shop area for making signs. The proposed project is located at the Schenectady County Public Works Facility, 100 Kellar Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306. There will be four prime contracts. Location: 100 Kellar Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306 Bid Security shall be submitted with each bid as described in General Instructions to Bidders. Woman and minority owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. Schenectady County is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Total MWBE Participation Goals: 5% Schenectady County will make any investigation it deems necessary to determine the responsibility of any bidder to perform the work. The County reserves the right to reject any bid if an investigation of the bidder fails to satisfy the county that the bidder is responsible and can carry out the obligations of the contract. Schenectady County reserves the right to waive any informality in a bid or to reject any or all bids. September 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM Last Date/Time to Submit Questions Questions should be submitted to purchasing@schenectadycountyny.gov 1. Contract No. 1: General Contractor 2. Contract No. 2: Plumbing & Fire Protection 3. Contract No. 3: Mechanical Contractor 4. Contract No. 4: Electrical Contractor The Work consists of the following: 1. The work of the proposed Contract shall comprise the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals as necessary to complete ALL the work specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings. References to codes, specifications and standards called for in the specification sections and on the drawings mean, the latest edition, amendment, and revision of such referenced standard in effect on the date of these contract documents. All materials and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 2. Contractors will be required to prepare, submit, and actively implement a proper safety program throughout the duration of the project. Provide all necessary safety equipment for his own work at all individual locations as may be applicable. 3. Contractors to provide all submittals, drawings, coordination drawings, and samples as required. 4. Contractors to provide all necessary permits, inspections, approvals, testing, and pay all required fees to complete this scope of work. 5. Existing Facility will be in full operation during the progression of this project. 6. Contractors to provide temporary toilet facilities at general locations throughout the project site as to provide convenience and accessibility to all craft and for the use of all bid packages. 7. Contractors to provide all dumpsters for all work. Contractor is responsible for the provision of containers and the removal of all waste, non-returned surplus materials, and rubbish from the site. Each subcontractor shall be responsible for collecting, sorting, and depositing in designated areas, their waste, non-returned surplus materials, and rubbish. 8. Contractor is expected to review all the plans and specifications as it may affect their work and/or trade jurisdiction and to include in their proposal all costs necessary to make connections with or coordinate with those requirements whether expressly stated therein or implied. This is to include but not be limited to tie-ins to existing construction, etc. 9. Contractors to comply with ASSE A10.6 and NFPA 241 for all demolition and removals required as set forth in the project drawings. 10. Contractor shall restore all lawn, sidewalks, blacktop, concrete, curbs, and planting areas disrupted in the performance of work. 11. Daily cleaning as directed by the Owner's representative will be a mandatory requirement. 12. Contractor to provide protection, repair all damage, and final cleaning of all work of this scope as laid out in the project documents until owner acceptance. 13. Contractors shall clean up their own debris daily and remove it from the site each Friday as a minimum. 14. Broom clean paved surfaces: rake clean other surfaces and grounds. 15. Clean all floors, walls, glass, and finish surfaces at construction areas. All areasshall be vacuum cleaned and dust free. Equipment and furniture shall be free of construction dust and stains.