County of Chemung-City of Elmira Purchasing Department
150 Lake Street, PO Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902-0588
PH: 607-737-3577 FAX: 607-873-1352
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bid proposals are sought and requested by the County of Chemung for the following contract:
BID # RFB-2925 ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR CHEMUNG COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU BUILDING 599 Harris Hill Road Elmira, New York 14903
Sealed bids will be received in the County of Chemung-City of Elmira Purchasing Department, Third Floor, Room 309, 150 Lake Street, Elmira, New York 14901, until 1:45 P.M. on October 29, 2026, where they will be publicly opened, read aloud, and broadcast via Teams at 2:00 P.M. on the date due. Login information to the Teams meeting can be found on the Purchasing website at: https://chemungcountyny.gov/1387/10436/Purchasing-Calendar
Each bid shall be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of Five Percent (5%) of the total base bid in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Draft, or Bid Bond. Cash will not be acceptable as a deposit. If an awarded bidder fails to enter into a contract with the County following notice of bid acceptance, the bid security shall be forfeited to and become the property of the County of Chemung. No bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the date of the bid opening.
Please take notice:
The Purchasing Office is closed between 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. daily.
The Purchasing Office receives one daily US Mail delivery after 2:00 P.M.
Any bid received in the Purchasing Office after 1:45 P.M. on the due date will not be considered.
Bids received via facsimile or electronically will not be considered.
Bid proposals must be submitted in duplicate (one original and one exact copy).
The County of Chemung reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted and to waive any informality.
Proposals must be made upon and in accordance with bid documents. Plans, Specifications, and Proposal Forms may be viewed and downloaded on or after October 1, 2026 by registering with the Empire State Purchasing Group at www.EmpireStateBidSystem.com. No hard copies of the plans and specifications will be provided. Vendors / contractors can register for a free “search only” service, or for a matching service for a small annual fee. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN ALL BID DOCUMENTS (INCLUDING ADDENDA) ON THE EMPIRE STATE PURCHASING GROUP WEBSITE. IF YOU CHOOSE THE FREE SUBSCRIPTION, YOU MUST VISIT THE WEBSITE UP UNTIL THE RESPONSE DEADLINE FOR ANY ADDENDA.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the CHEMUNG COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU BUILDING, 599 Harris Hill Road, Elmira, New York 14903 at 9:00 A.M. October 8, 2026. Representatives of Owner and Architect will be present to discuss the project. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. The Architect will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such addenda as the Architect considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.
Questions pertaining to the technical specifications of this project shall be directed to:
Larry Foor, AIA
Foor & Associates, Architects
111 North Main Street
Elmira, New York 14901
Ph: 607-733-4613 or Cell 607-426-0179
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By:
Tricia A. Wise, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Director
