ADVERTISEMENT TO BID   Bids will be received by the undersigned for Install Ties, Ballast and Surface on The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway’s Southern Division Main   A SIGNED Bid Form must be delivered to said office via USPS, Overnight Service, or in-person delivery to The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway, 1 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown, New York 13326 no later than February 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Bids may be received by US Mail, UPS or FedEx, or delivered in person.   There is a pre-bid conference call on Teams Meetings on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00 am. You must pre-register to receive the link for the meeting by emailing Melanie Boyer at mboyer@nysw.com no later than January 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm.   This is a State of New Jersey funded project (#6800357). To bid on this project your company must have a valid and current business license issued by the State of Jersey. You will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to the value of the contract. Prevailing wage rates will apply for laborers, craftsmen, and apprentices, and you will be required to submit a certified payroll record.   To be eligible, Bidders must provide a copy of their FRA 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing Plan along with the acceptance of their plan by the Federal Railroad Administration with their bid form.   To be eligible, Bidders must provide proof of proper Roadway Worker Training (RWT) Certification. Training must include NORAC Electronic Device Rules. Bidder must provide a list of all employees certified for NYS&W Records. This will be required for all field employees working on NYS&W tracks.   All Bidders shall submit their Bid based on completing the Work by October 31, 2026. Submittal of a Bid is acknowledgment that the Bidder understands that the Bid is to complete all Work on time, including all construction, clean-up and demobilization, no later than October 31, 2026.   Tie-up locations are at MP 45 Newfoundland, Jefferson Township, Morris County and MP 63 Sparta Township, Sussex County. Material Location is MP 63 Sparta Township, Sussex County.   Within five (5) business days of notification of preliminary acceptance, the Bidder shall submit a Construction Schedule showing the dates the various work tasks will begin and be completed. The schedule shall show all applicable major work items, submittals, critical path items, and milestones. Final award of the contract is subject to NYSW’s acceptance of the Construction Schedule.   The right is reserved by The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation to waive any informality and reject any or all bids.   Derek Winchester VP - Engineering dwinchester@nysw.com Record-Herald News 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/2026 Fee: $187.44 (71) 11965504