Advertisement-Invitation to Bid Sealed Bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the ONEIDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS until 10:00 AM local time on May 26th 2026, and then publicly opened and read, for furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work for: Bid Reference Number 2402 2026 Bituminous Concrete Paving of Various County Highways Specifications and plans must be obtained from Oneida County Purchasing Department, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, New York 13501. Obtaining bid documents via mail is strongly recommended. Contact the Oneida County Purchasing Department at (315) 798-5883 to coordinate mail delivery. Administration fees are as follows: ten dollars ($10.00) if picked up in person or fifteen dollars ($15.00) if mailed. Mail is only available via United State Postal Service 1st Class or Priority. Cash is not acceptable, and the fee is non-refundable. Make check payable to the County of Oneida. This bid is also available electronically on Bid Net by going to https://ocgov.net/departments/purchasing/bids/. The fee for electronic specifications is also ten dollars ($10.00) and should be mailed with bid submission. Any bid lacking the required fee shall not be considered. Bids must be submitted upon the proposal form(s) furnished in the Proposal Booklet and must not be detached from the book. A deposit in the amount of 5% of the base bid will be required and is subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders. This deposit shall consist of a bid bond or certified check payable to the COUNTY OF ONEIDA. Failure to submit a bid bond or certified check with bid will result in automatic disqualification of bid. Failure to submit a bid upon the proposal form(s) furnished by the Oneida County Purchasing Department or submittal of form(s) detached from the Proposal Booklet will result in automatic disqualification of bid. A Performance Bond will be required and for an amount not less than 100% of bid price. Packages containing bids must be sealed, marked, and addressed to Oneida County Department of Public Works, 5999 Judd Road Oriskany, NY 13424. Also mark on the envelope or package, the bid reference number and the type of work for which the proposal is submitted. Bids must be received before the deadline specified above. Bids received after the deadline shall not be considered. Oneida County reserves the right to revise or amend the bidding documents prior to the date set for opening bids. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda to the advertisement. Any inquiries regarding details on specifications must be directed in writing to: Oneida County Department of Public Works, Deputy Commissioner of Highways and Bridges, 5999 Judd Road, Oriskany, NY 13424. The County also reserves the right to waive any irregularity and reject any or all bids received. Oneida County, in order to promote its established Affirmative Action Plan invites bids from underrepresented groups. This Affirmative Action Policy regarding sealed bids and contracts applies to all persons without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status or political affiliation or belief. This contract is subject to compliance with Article 8 of the New York State Labor Law regarding prevailing rate of wages. On all public work projects of at least $250,000.00, all laborers, workers and mechanics working on the site, shall be certified as having successfully completed the OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health course. No Bidder may withdraw his or her bid within forty-five (45) days after the date set for the opening thereof. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: Mohawk Valley Builders Exchange, 10 Main Street, Suite 202, Whitesboro, NY 13492 Dodge Reports, 231 Salina Meadows, Suite 130, Syracuse, NY 13212 Syracuse Builders Exchange, 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206 Oneida County Department of Public Works, 5999 Judd Road, Oriskany, NY 13424 Alfred A. Barbato Director of Purchasing May 6th, 2026 May 6 2026 LNYS0512262