Bids will be received for
Landscape Screening
On NYSW Railway
Cortland County, New York
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 Corporation, 1 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown, New York 13326 no later than Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Bids may be received by US Mail, UPS or FedEx, or delivered in person.
There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 am at Little York Road, Town of Homer, NY at 42.695419, -76.154674. The closest address is 1813 Little York Crossing Road, Homer, NY 13087 (K&H Motor Sports)
This project is partially funded by the New York State Department of Transportation. Contract DR38937, Project Identification #3935.80.301. To bid on this project your company must have a valid and current business license issued by the State of New York. You will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to the value of the contract.
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 CFR 49 Part 243 training and qualifications. Training must include NORAC Electronic Device Rules. Bidder must provide a list of all employees certified for NYSW records. This will be required for all field employees working on NYSW tracks.
To be eligible, Bidders must provide proof of registration with New York State Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) System. The contractor must have experience with either meeting Minority and Women's Business Enterprises Goals or acquiring a good faith exemption. This project is subject to the following goals: Minority Business Enterprise 8%, Women's Business Enterprise 15%. DBE goals is 0%.
Estimated notice to proceed is August 3, 2026. All Bidders shall submit their Bid based on completing the work by October 30, 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 30, 2026.
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.
Contact mboyer@nysw.com for a copy of the bid package.
June 24, July 1, 8 2026
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