2026 Septic System Replacement for Caledonia IRA (MWBE/SDVOB)

Please note: Finger Lakes DDSOO – Septic System Replacement for Caledonia IRA is one procurement that has two ads posted: one representing opportunity type MWBE or SDVOB Discretionary between $50k - $1.5M, and the other for opportunity type NYS Small Business or Recycled Tech Discretionary between $50k -$500k. The description and bid documents for this procurement are exactly the same for each posting other than the difference in opportunity type. Only one award will be issued dependent upon the vendor's status as MWBE/SDVOB or NYS Small Business. OPWDD’s Contract Management Unit for Finger Lakes DDSOO is soliciting quotes from responsible and qualified MWBE, SDVOB, or NYS Small Business contractors to perform a Septic System Replacement at 328 Grand Circle, Caledonia, NY 14423 in Livingston County. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, Installing a new septic tank and Eljen trenches and the removal of the existing septic tank. The Contract and its subcontractors must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and submit their Certificate of Contractor Registration at the time of the bid submission for any Article 8 Project. This procurement opportunity is limited to New York State Small Businesses, New York State businesses certified pursuant to Articles 15-A and 17-B of the New York State Executive Law - Empire State Development Corporation certified Minority or Woman Owned Business (MWBE) or New York State Office of General Services Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) only. Please provide a copy of your firm's certification documents when submitting a quote. State Finance Law 160 (8), defines the terms "small business concern" or "small business" as a business which is resident in New York State, is independently owned and operated, is not dominate in its field, and employs one hundred (100) or less persons. References, experience, financial resources, and applicable insurances are required. The bidder or its principals must be able to provide at least three (3) references (Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address) associated with three (3) different projects (OGS, public, or private sector) of similar scope and size to the one identified in this RFQ that can provide evidence of the Contractor having experience in related work. Contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder that provide the lowest Total Cost for Septic System Replacement. Prevailing wage will apply to this project. Quotes must be received no later than August 20th, 2026. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None