DEMOLITION OF 67 CENTRAL AVENUE REBID

The County of Tioga, New York (the “County”) invites sealed bids from qualified and responsible contractors for the complete demolition and site restoration of the County-owned structure located at 67 Central Avenue, Owego, New York 13827, Tax Map No. 128.08-7-56.

The work generally includes complete demolition and removal of the existing approximately 2,136-square-foot, two-story structure; removal of the existing foundation and associated below-grade improvements as required; lawful off-site disposal of demolition debris; verification of utility disconnections; protection of adjacent property and public improvements; and preparation and turnover of the demolished site to the Tioga County Department of Public Works for subsequent backfill, compaction, and grading.

The contractor shall demolish and remove the main structure in its entirety. Work includes, without limitation:

• Removal of all embedded stone paths around the house.
• Removal of contractor-generated temporary work and restoration of disturbed areas.
• Complete removal of above-grade building components, roofing, framing, walls, finishes, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances.
• Removal of all loose demolition debris from the site. No materials, fixtures, equipment or architectural components are designated for salvage by the County.
• Removal of foundations, footings, basement/foundation walls, slabs and other below-grade structural elements associated with the demolished structure, unless the County directs otherwise in writing.
• Removal of the existing tree stumps within the project work area, including associated roots to the extent that it is reasonably necessary to complete their removal without damaging adjacent sidewalks, utilities, or other improvements.

All demolition debris shall be removed from County property and transported to facilities lawfully authorized to receive the applicable waste stream. The Contractor is responsible for hauling, lawful disposal, manifests, receipts, and compliance with all applicable waste-management requirements. Actual third-party disposal and tipping fees shall be reimbursed by the County in accordance with Section 3.5 and shall not be included in the Base Bid. The only approved County disposal facility for this project is Casella Garbage located at 352 Glenmary Dr, Owego, NY 13827.

Before demolition, the Contractor shall verify utility shutoff, disconnection, capping, or abandonment as required by the applicable utility provider and authority having jurisdiction. [...] Following demolition, the Contractor shall locate and properly cap or otherwise terminate the existing sanitary sewer service connection in accordance with the requirements of the Village of Owego and any other authority having jurisdiction.

Backfill, compaction, and final grading of the site following demolition shall be performed by the Tioga County Department of Public Works and are not included in the Contractor’s scope of work under this Contract.

The contractor shall leave the property broom-clean and free of demolition debris, temporary materials and equipment.

Sealed bids must be received by the Tioga County Department of Public Works, 477 NY-96, Owego, New York, 13827, no later than **11:00 AM local time on Friday, November 13th, 2026**. Submit one (1) original bid and one (1) copy of the bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “SEALED BID - 67 CENTRAL AVENUE DEMOLITION REBID - DO NOT OPEN.”

Bids will be reviewed for responsiveness, arithmetic accuracy, required security, registrations, certifications and bidder responsibility. Subject to applicable law, the County intends to award the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the required security.

Bid security is not required for this procurement. The successful bidder shall, however, be required to furnish the performance and payment bonds specified below prior to commencement of the Work. The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the awarded contract amount. The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond in the amount required by New York State Finance Law §137 and other applicable laws.

Before commencing work, the successful bidder shall provide certificates and endorsements evidencing insurance meeting Tioga County’s current requirements for public works/demolition contracts.

Bids shall remain firm and irrevocable for sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening unless a different period is established by addendum.

The County anticipates commencement of the Work in December 2026 or January 2027. The actual commencement date and contract duration shall be established by the Notice to Proceed and/or executed Contract.

A **mandatory** pre-bid site inspection will be held on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 67 Central Avenue, Owego, New York.