Ontario County Beach Park Improvements Projects - EPF 219542

2026-11-03

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that the County of Ontario ( the “ County ”), will receive sealed bids for IFB # B25080 Ontario County Beach Park Improvements Project - EPF 219542 . Such sealed bids must be filed with the Ontario County Purchasing Director , 20 Ontario Street , Canandaigua , New York 14424 , PRIOR TO 3 : 00 pm onWednesday , January 21 , 2026at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read via Webex meeting . Meeting Link : https :// ontariocountyny . webex . com / ontariocountyny / j . php ? MTID = m365521c9a2f09b958473246c5a9965ffMeeting Number : 2331 238 9344Password : B25080IMPORTANT INFORMATIONElectronic bids will not be accepted for this project . NYS GML does not allow us to accept electronic bid for Article 8 Public Works projects . Any bid submitted electronically will be deemed non - responsive and rejected . There will be a pre - bid meeting held on Tuesday , January 6 , 2026 at 10 : 30 am . Said meeting will be held at the Ontario County Beach Park , State Route 364 , Canandaigua , NY , Canandaigua , New York . All interested parties are strongly urged to attend . This will be the only opportunity to view the site . Bid forms , Drawings , and Specifications may be downloaded from the County ’ s e - Procurement Portal www . ontariocountyny . gov / purchasing . NYS EPF requirements are included as an attachment . This document includes forms that must be completed and included with any bid submitted . Hard copies will be available for a refundable deposit of $ 100 . 00per set ( U . S . FUNDS ). Cross Sections will be provided upon request in electronic version ( PDF files ) only . Checks shall be made payable to the Ontario County Treasurer . No bidder shall receive hard copy documents prior to receipt of a deposit by the Purchasing Department . Bidders requesting arrangements other than U . S . Mail shall be responsible for making such arrangements and all associated costs . Deposits must be a check or cash ; no credit cards are accepted or copies of checks . Each bid shall include a bid bond in the amount of 5 % of the total bid offered by the vendor . Said bid bond shall be in the form of a certified check , bond or irrevocable line of credit and is required to be included with the bid submittal . Ontario County has been and will continue to be an equal opportunityorganization . All qualified Minority and Women - Owned Business Enterprise ( MWBE ) suppliers , contractors and / or businesses will be afforded equal opportunitywithout discrimination because of race , religion , national origin , sex , age , disability , sexual preference or Vietnam Era Veterans status . This project is funded in part by a grant from the NYS Office of Parks , Recreationand Historic Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of1993 . Under Article 15A , Executive Law , the State of New York is committed toproviding Minority and Women Owned Business ( MWBE ) equal opportunity toparticipate in government contracts . Though there are no required goals for MWBEparticipation in this grant funded project , the successful bidder will be required tomake a Good Faith Effort in the utilization of MWBE ' s and furnish reports showingthe participation of various business enterprises of subcontractors and suppliers onthe contract . Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire : Upon selection , for all contracts that equal or exceed $ 100 , 000 , the contractor will be required to submit to the State a Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire : Construction – For Profit . The questionnaire can be found online athttp :// www . osc . state . ny . us / vendrep / forms_vendor . htmInsurance Certificates : Upon selection , all contractors and subcontractors must provide proof of Workers ’ Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance Coverage for employees , or proof of exemption from the New York State Workers ’ Compensation Board . NOTE : The County shall not be held responsible for the completeness or accuracy of any bid documents received by a vendor that were not directly issued to that vendor by the County Purchasing Department . Any vendor submitting a bid based on incomplete or inaccurate information resulting from documentation received from any third party , shall not have cause for relief from award or completion of a contract in accordance with the official documents on file with the County Purchasing Department . It is HIGHLY suggested that all vendors interested in participating in this bid , contact the County Purchasing Department directly at the above address or telephone number to assure they have received the most accurate and up to date material concerning this contract . The County does not offer or supply anyone the list of people that have obtained a copy of these bid specifications or cost estimates for the project prior to the opening of the bid . NO EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE TO THIS POLICY . The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids . PROPERTY OF THE COUNTY . Reproduction of this document and its attachments in any manner , including electronically , is prohibited without the express written permission of the County Purchasing Department . COUNTY OF ONTARIOJenifer Langer , Purchasing DirectorOntario County PurchasingBackgroundThe purpose of this project is to improve the recreational , environmental , and aesthetic value of Ontario County Beach Park , located on the eastern shore of Canandaigua Lake . The project seeks to improve public access , safety , sustainability , and overall visitor experience while preserving the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the lakefront area . It aligns closely with the County ' s Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Canandaigua Lakeshore Parks Master Plan . Key components of the project include : Infrastrucutre upgrades : Renovation of existing facilities , including restrooms and parking areas , to meet current accessibility and safety standards . Walkway improvements : Development of ADA - compliant sidewalks to better connect park amenities . Green infrastructure : Integration of environmentally - sustainable elements , such as a rain garden , to reduce runoff into Canandaigua Lake . Recreational additions : Installation of updated signage and a picnic pavilion . This project is guided by Ontario County ’ s commitment to environmental stewardship , public health , and equitable access to outdoor spaces . By modernizing the park ’ s amenities and infrastructure , the County aims to create a welcoming and inclusive destination for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities . Construction will align with local , state , and federal environmental guidelines . The project is funded through a combination of county investment and a state grant through the New York State Office of Parks , Recreation , and Historic Preservation . Once completed , the improved Ontario County Beach Park will serve as a model of sustainable lakefront development and a cornerstone of the region ’ s recreational assets . See more

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