B25080 - Ontario County Beach Park Improvements Projects - EPF 219542

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 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read via Webex meeting.
Meeting Link: https://ontariocountyny.webex.com/ontariocountyny/j.php?MTID=m365521c9a2f09b958473246c5a9965ff
Meeting Number: 2331 238 9344 
Password: B25080
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Electronic 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 $100.00 per 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 opportunity
organization. All qualified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise
(MWBE) suppliers, contractors and/or businesses will be afforded equal opportunity
without 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, Recreation
and Historic Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of
1993. Under Article 15A, Executive Law, the State of New York is committed to
providing Minority and Women Owned Business (MWBE) equal opportunity to
participate in government contracts. Though there are no required goals for MWBE
participation in this grant funded project, the successful bidder will be required to
make a Good Faith Effort in the utilization of MWBE's and furnish reports showing
the participation of various business enterprises of subcontractors and suppliers on
the 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 at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep/forms_vendor.htm
Insurance 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 ONTARIO
Jenifer Langer, Purchasing Director
Ontario County Purchasing
Background
The 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.