RFP# 2026-450: 2026 Culvert Design Program
| Location: | New York |
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| Posted: | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Agency: | Oneida County, New York |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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RFP# 2026-450: 2026 Culvert Design Program
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ONEIDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
5999 JUDD ROAD, ORISKANY
NEW YORK 13424
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR
2026 CULVERT DESIGN PROGRAM
RFP 2026-450
FEBRUARY 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
1. Introduction
1.1. The County of Oneida (the “County”) is soliciting a proposal for Professional Consulting Services defined
in Section 2. Project Description and Section 3. Scope of Services.
1.2. Proposal must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF format. Proposals can be submitted via email
to dpwcapital@oneidacountyny.gov and cc’d to jswistak@oneidacountyny.gov or via mail on a USB flash
drive to:
Matthew S. Baisley, Commissioner
Oneida County Department of Public Works
5999 Judd Road
Oriskany, New York 13424
1.3. Proposal is due at the above address no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026.
1.4. Questions relating to this RFP must be submitted via email to dpwcapital@oneidacountyny.gov and cc’d
to jswistak@oneidacountyny.gov by 2:00 on March 5, 2026.
1.5. Site visits should be coordinated with Jason Swistak.
2. Project Description
2.1. The following structures are planned to be replaced as noted herein.
2.1.1. Replacement of Structure C2410040 (C9-67) West Ava Road over Tributary of East Branch Fish
Creek, Town of Ava.
2.1.1.1. The existing structure is a 6’ diameter corrugated metal pipe.
2.1.1.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit.
2.1.2. Replacement of Structure C3610020 (C1-58) Koenig Road over Tributary of Nine Mile Creek,
Town of Floyd.
2.1.2.1. The existing structure is a 9’-6” by 6’-5” corrugated metal pipe plate arch.
2.1.2.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit.
2.1.3. Replacement of Structure C4210010 (C8-53) Stokes-Westernville Road over Tributary of Potash
Creek, Town of Lee.
2.1.3.1. The existing structure is a 5’ diameter corrugated metal pipe.
2.1.3.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit.
2.1.4. Replacement of Structure C5210010 (C1-55) Fairchild Road over Mud Brook, Town of Remsen.
2.1.4.1. The existing structure is a 6’ by 3’-8” corrugated metal pipe riveted arch.
2.1.4.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit.
2.1.5. Replacement of Structure C5610020 (C1C-53) Fuller Road over Tributary of Steuben Creek, Town
of Steuben.
2.1.5.1. The existing structure is a 5’ diameter riveted corrugated metal pipe.
2.1.5.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit.
2.1.6. Replacement of Structure C6010020 (C3-13) College Hill Road over Tributary of Deans Creek,
Town of Vernon.
2.1.6.1. The existing structure is a 10’-8” by 6’-11” corrugated metal pipe plate arch.
2.1.6.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit.
2.1.7. Replacement of Structure C6610100 (C3-76) Webster Hill Road over Tributary of Mohawk River,
Town of Western.
2.1.7.1. The existing structure is a 4’ by 5’ cast in place concrete box culvert.
2.1.7.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit on a new alignment.
2.1.8. Replacement of Structure C6810040 (C3-42) Bartlett Road over Tributary of Mohawk River,
Town of Westmoreland.
2.1.8.1. The existing structure is 2 @ 42” diameter reinforced concrete pipes.
2.1.8.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the new structure will be a 4-
sided precast concrete box unit on a new alignment.
2.2. The following structures are planned to be rehabilitated as noted herein.
2.2.1. Rehabilitation of Structure C1310070 (C1-83), Old Oneida Road over Tributary of Wood Creek,
City of Rome.
2.2.1.1. The existing structure is a 5’ by 4’ cast in place box culvert.
2.2.1.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the wingwalls will need to be
replaced with the addition of guide rail.
2.2.2. Rehabilitation of Structure C4210070 (C9-53) Stokes-Westernville Road over Potash Creek,
Town of Lee.
2.2.2.1. The existing structure is a 15’ by 6’ prestressed beam on cast in place abutments.
2.2.2.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the culvert will be extended
to accommodate 30 feet between face of guide rails.
2.2.3. Rehabilitation of Structure C3410060 (C4-68) Osceola Road over Smith Brook, Town of Florence.
2.2.3.1. The existing structure is a 10’ by 5’ precast box culvert.
2.2.3.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the culvert will be extended
to accommodate 30 feet between face of guide rails.
2.2.4. Rehabilitation of Structure C3410070 (C3-68) Osceola Road over Little River, Town of Florence.
2.2.4.1. The existing structure is a 10’ by 5’ precast box culvert.
2.2.4.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the culvert will be extended
to accommodate 30 feet between face of guide rails.
2.2.5. Rehabilitation of Structure C3410090 (C2-68) Osceola Road over Little River, Town of Florence
2.2.5.1. The existing structure is a 14’ by 4’ precast box culvert.
2.2.5.2. A hydraulic analysis will be required, and it is anticipated that the culvert will be extended
to accommodate 30 feet between face of guide rails.
2.3. All structures are anticipated to be designed per USACoE/NYSDEC stream crossing design standards
(e.g., Aquatic Organism Passage).
3. Scope of Services
3.1. This RFP will be treated as 11 individual projects for 13 locations. Structures C3410060, C3410070, and
C3410090 will be combined into a single project due to their proximity.
3.2. Consultant shall design a complete project suited to each location. The Consultant will be responsible
for designing the most cost-effective and functional system.
3.3. The consultant shall coordinate with utility companies about any conflicts and the need for relocation
where applicable.
3.4. The Consultant shall be required to prepare separate site-specific plans, bid specifications, and
estimates compliant with New York State General Municipal Law for the project, as described in Section 2,
Project Description, and as directed by the County.
3.5. Plans and bid specifications shall be prepared in accordance with applicable New York State Department
of Transportation and AASHTO guidelines.
3.6. Work shall include preparation of plans and bid specifications for all related work, as well as any and all
fieldwork, including but not limited field surveys, topographic surveys, recreation of highway boundary,
wetland delineation/surveys (where applicable), and tests/ testing necessary for a complete project design.
Two (2) soil borings to determine soil bearing capacity and soil consistency shall be required for the
replacement of these structures. Soil borings should not be required on the rehabilitation structures. The
Consultant shall notify the County in writing of any required survey activities prior to initiating such work.
3.7. Without exception, the Consultant shall be responsible for preparing and securing all permits (NYSDOT
Highway Work Permits, SEQR documentation, NYSDEC authorizations, Joint NYSDEC/USACoE and any other
applicable state/local approvals) in association with the construction of this project. The County shall pay
all permit fees.
3.8. Plans and bid specifications shall be ready for bid no later than (one hundred and twenty) 120 days after
execution of an Agreement for Consultant Services and a written or verbal notice to proceed from the
County project manager.
3.9. Plans and bid specifications shall be prepared and work shall be completed in accordance with
applicable New York State Department of Transportation and AASHTO guidelines. The most current editions
of the following reference manuals shall prevail:
3.9.1. NYSDOT:
3.9.1.1. The Environmental Manual
3.9.1.2. Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials
3.9.1.3. Highway Design Manual - Volume 1, 2 and 3
3.9.1.4. Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
3.9.1.5. Engineering Instructions / Bulletins
3.9.2. AASHTO:
3.9.2.1. Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
3.9.3. Any other applicable NYSDOT or AASHTO guideline.
3.10. Generate formal minutes for all meetings. Distribute minutes within 5 business days to the County
and all other parties involved.
3.11. Consultant Services shall be divided into the following sequential phases:
3.11.1. Implementation
3.11.1.1. Confer with the County and review recommendations/requirements of the Project to arrive
at a mutual understanding of the scope.
3.11.1.2. Inspect site(s) and review existing data available for project development.
3.11.1.3. Analyze design alternatives regarding cost and schedule. Submit results to the County for
review and selection.
3.11.1.4. The Consultant shall participate in a project kickoff meeting, biweekly progress meetings
(virtual unless otherwise required), and milestone review meetings at 30%, 60%, 90%, and Final
Design.
3.11.2. Design Development
3.11.2.1. Verify design alternative(s) selected by the County.
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