Paving Improvements at Eisenhower and Snell Locks

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet (Attachment B) that outlines the cost breakdown for various line items related to the opportunity. Bidders are expected to use this sheet to provide their pricing.

• Mobilization/Demobilization: Costs associated with mobilizing and demobilizing.
• Paving Area 1 (Eisenhower Lock North): Costs for paving this specific area.
• Paving Area 2 (Snell Lock North): Costs for paving this specific area.
• Columns for Quantity, Unit, Unit Price, and Total are provided for each item.

Bidders must complete this pricing sheet with their proposed unit prices and total costs for each line item. This information will be crucial for proposal evaluation and contract award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial construction services, specifically "Paving Improvements at Eisenhower & Snell Locks." The requirement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS Code is 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.

• Full removal of existing pavement and subbase on the North (Operational) sides of Eisenhower and Snell Locks.

• Replacement with new subbase, binder course asphalt, and top course asphalt.

• Work must be in exact accordance with the solicitation and attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Begin within 10 calendar days and complete within 120 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the small business size standard is $45.0M.

• Performance and Payment bonds are required ten (10) calendar days after award.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to chora.snyder@dot.gov.

• Quote Due Date: Monday, June 22, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation Approach: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Response Limit: 10 pages.

• Past Performance References: Minimum of two (2), maximum of three (3) within the last five years.

• Pricing: Must be provided on Attachment B - Pricing Sheet only.

• Total Small Business Set Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have an active registration at the time of solicitation closing.

• SAM.gov profile must reflect Small Business status for NAICS Code 237310.

• Site Visit: June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST at Eisenhower Lock Overlook (North).

• Questions Due Date: June 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EST via email to chora.snyder@dot.gov.

• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): TBD (Contact information for COR is listed as TBD).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Attachments referenced include: Statement of Work (A), Pricing Sheet (B), Davis Bacon Wage Determination (C), Specifications (E).

Statement of Work (SOW)

To install new pavement on the North (Operational) sides of both Eisenhower and Snell Locks, replacing existing pavement and subbase due to wear and deterioration.

• Full removal of existing pavement and subbase.

• Replacement with new subbase, binder course asphalt, and top course asphalt.

• Work includes parking areas, access roads, and operational pavement surfaces.

• Specific tasks include excavation, subgrade preparation, placement of geotextile fabric, new subbase, binder course asphalt, and top course asphalt.

• Ensure positive drainage away from lock walls.

• Install crushed stone apron where new asphalt is higher than existing ground.

• All spoils and removed materials to be transported off-site.

• Maintain or improve existing grades for positive drainage.

• Comply with applicable OSHA regulations.

• Submit a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for GLS approval.

• Place of Performance: Eisenhower Lock (190A Barnhart Island Road, Massena, NY) and Snell Lock (145 Snell Lock Road, Massena, NY).

• Period of Performance: Begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed, complete within 120 calendar days. Notice to proceed expected on or about June 29, 2026.

• Contractor shall coordinate all work activities with the COR and GLS Operations personnel.

• Access to certain areas may require advance notice and scheduling restrictions.

• Contractor shall supply all materials needed for the project.

• GLS will provide access to all required areas.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision Number" wage determination for Heavy and Highway Construction in New York State, specifically for counties including Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence. It provides the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades.

• General Decision Number: NY20260009
• Publication Date: 05/18/2026
• Applicable Trades: Includes rates for Boilermakers, Cement Masons/Concrete Finishers, Carpenters, Electricians (various specializations including line construction, telephone/CATV, and elevator mechanics), Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plumbers, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, Sheet Metal Workers, Truck Drivers, Welders, and Power Equipment Operators.
• Rates and Fringes: For each trade and classification, specific hourly rates and fringe benefit amounts are listed.
• Footnotes: Provide details on paid holidays, vacation accrual, and specific conditions for certain classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for labor on projects falling under this wage determination. It directly impacts labor costs when preparing bids for opportunities in the specified geographic area and construction types. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates comply with these determinations.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a set of engineering drawings detailing the "Eisenhower & Snell Locks North Side Paving Improvements" project. It includes a drawing list, vicinity and locality maps, existing site utility plans for Eisenhower Lock 1, 2, and Snell Lock 1, 2, 3, and site paving plans for Eisenhower Lock 1, 2, 3 and Snell Lock 1, 2, 3. It also includes a paving detail.

• Drawing List (Sheet 1): Lists all included drawings with their respective sheet numbers.
• Vicinity & Locality Maps (Sheet 2): Shows the project location within New York and the immediate area of the Eisenhower and Snell Locks.
• Existing Site Utility Plans (Sheets 3-8): Detail the current underground and overhead utilities at the Eisenhower and Snell Locks.
• Site Paving Plans (Sheets 9-14): Illustrate the proposed areas for paving improvements at both lock locations, including proposed paving limits and existing features.
• Paving Detail (Sheet 15): Provides specific information on the layers, materials, and construction methods for the new pavement, referencing NYSDOT standards.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, the existing site conditions (especially utilities), and the specific requirements for the paving improvements. They will inform cost estimations, project planning, and execution strategies. Bidders must carefully review these plans to identify all areas requiring paving, potential conflicts with existing utilities, and the required construction methods and materials.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains specifications for "Earthwork" (Section 02200), "Gravel and Crush Stone Base and Subbase Course" (Section 02505), and "Hot-Mixed Asphalt Paving" (Section 02511). These sections detail the requirements for site preparation, grading, subgrade stabilization, base and subbase material placement, and asphalt paving.

Section 02200 - Earthwork:

• Includes stripping and stockpiling topsoil, mass grading, and preparing subgrade for pavements.
• Defines excavation, unauthorized excavation, additional excavation, subgrade, structures, and rock.
• Outlines submittals for soil samples, finished grade plans, waste disposal plans, and excavation plans.
• Specifies quality assurance, testing, and project conditions including existing utilities and protection of persons and property.
• Details execution requirements for excavation, stability, excavation for pavements, cold weather protection, grading, and field quality control.
• Covers maintenance of graded areas.

Section 02505 - Gravel and Crush Stone Base and Subbase Course:

• Covers preparing subgrade, undercuts, stabilizing subgrade, and placing subbase and/or base.
• Requires submittals for product data on subbase/base material and woven stabilizing fabric.
• Outlines quality assurance, including proof-rolling subgrade.
• Specifies materials, including crushed stone gradation and woven stabilizing fabric properties.
• Details execution requirements for examination, preparation, and placing subbase or base.

Section 02511 - Hot-Mixed Asphalt Paving:

• Covers hot-mixed asphalt paving over prepared subbase, including proof rolling and saw-cutting.
• Requires material certificates.
• Outlines site conditions, including weather limitations for application.
• Specifies materials for asphalt mixes, tack coats, prime coats, and paving equipment.
• Details execution requirements for surface preparation, placing mix, rolling, and field quality control.
• Includes procedures for repair of damaged pavement.

These specifications are critical for bidders to understand the technical requirements for site preparation, grading, base construction, and paving. They define the materials, methods, quality control, and performance standards that must be met. Bidders must review these sections carefully to accurately estimate costs, develop project plans, and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations related to earthwork and paving.