Replace Water & Septic System – NYS OGS Design & Construction Solicitation (Project 47655‑C)

This solicitation calls for a contractor to replace a municipal water main and associated septic system in Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY (DOT Region 9). The work includes directional‑drilled 8‑in. HDPE water main installation, gate‑valve and hydrant placement, new septic tanks, pump station, El‑Jeen drainage fields, removal of existing wells and tanks, extensive earthwork, utility relocation, and related testing, disinfection, and site restoration. The contract is valued between $2 M and $3 M with a $68,500 bid bond required. Key schedule points: pre‑bid site visit on 22 May 2026, bid deadline 10 June 2026, substantial completion 399 days after award, and final completion 90 days thereafter. • Scope: 1,758 ft of 8‑in. HDPE water main, gate valves, hydrants, distribution boxes, service laterals, and full septic‑system replacement (tanks, pump, El‑Jeen trench). • Requirements: NYSDOL contractor registration, MW/MBE participation goals (15 % each), bid bond, performance & labor bonds, extensive submittal schedule, and compliance with NYS DOT, EPA, and NYS health regulations. • Key dates: pre‑bid site visit 5/22/2026, bid submission deadline 6/10/2026, 399‑day substantial‑completion window, 90‑day physical‑completion window.