A mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough will be held at 10:00 AM on October 14th 2026, at the site

The Belmont Fire District invites sealed bids for the repair, alteration and addition to the Belmont Fire District project located at 5184 State Route 244, Belmont NY. 

Bids will be received until 3:00 PM on the 28th day of October 2026 at the Belmont Fire District building, 5184 State Route 244, Belmont, New York 14813, at which time all proposals shall be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project includes the 2,800 square-feet renovation/alteration of the 8,300 square foot existing onestory building. This renovation/alteration includes the conversion of existing office and meeting space into an equipment garage. The 832 square-foot one-story addition will house new office space. 

Proposals in excess of $20,000 must be accompanied by either a Bid Bond issued by a surety company which shall insure the Authority/Company to the extent of ten percent (10%) of the Proposal, or a certified check to be used by the Authority/Company to insure the Authority/Company in lieu of a bid bond to the extent of five percent (5%) of the Proposal. Unsuccessful bidders who have submitted certified checks in lieu of a bid bond shall have the check returned to them no later than sixty (60) days after the bid opening.

On all contracts over $20,000 the successful bidder shall, within ten (10) days of award of Contract, deliver to the Authority/Company an executed Performance Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the accepted bid as surety for the faithful performance of the Contract and an executed Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the accepted bid as surety for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith.

Contract Documents may be examined at the JHL Tecture AE PC office, located at 97 Main Street, Hornell, NY 14843, or on the website: (https://sites.google.com/jhltecture.com/belmont-fire-district-bidding). Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained on or after 3:00 PM on Monday, September 23^rd, 2026, by depositing $300.00 with JHL/Tecture PC, 97 Main Street, Hornell NY 14843, (607) 324-4329, for each set of documents requested. Contract Documents are available at no cost online. Contractors returning the sets in acceptable/good condition will be refunded the full payment.  No refunds will be made unless the sets are acceptable and returned within thirty (30) days after the bid opening date.  

A mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough will be held at 10:00 AM on October 14th 2026, at the site. All bidders are required to attend the on-site pre-bid conference and fully review all contract documents prior to the pre-bid conference and walkthrough.

The Belmont Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Each bid shall be submitted on the Bid Proposal form provided.  All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten in both words and figures. 

No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days, subsequent to the delivery of bids, without the consent of The Belmont Fire District.

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Addendum No. 1

Addendum No.        consists of _L_ pages plus _J_attachment(s).

This addendum constitutes part of the Contract Documents. Should conflicts occur between the specifications or drawings with items in the addendum, the addendum shall govern. Bidders shall examine carefully all items and determine for themselves what subcontractors are affected, and notify all bidders or subcontractors of changes, explanations, interpretations, or additions affecting their work. Work described in this addendum shall be in accordance with specifications for like items unless stated otherwise. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum by inserting its number and date in the Bid Proposal.. Failure to do so may subject the bidder to disqualification.

1.1      NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND WALKTHROUGH

Please be advised that the Pre-Bid Conference and Walkthrough originally scheduled for September 30th 2026 at 10:00 AM for the Belmont Fire District, Renovation, Alteration and Addition / JHL Tecture Project #7519 has been Cancelled due to non-participation.

1.2     GENERAL BID ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Belmont Fire District has authorized the extension of the Bid Due Date and to the reschedule of the pre-bid conference and walkthrough.
2. Bids will be received until 3:00 PM on the 28th day of October, 2()26 at the Belmont Fire District building, 5184 State Route 244, Belmont, New York 14813, at which time all proposals shall be publicly opened and read aloud.

C. A mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough will be held at 10:00 AM on October 14th 2026, at the site. All bidders are required to attend the on-site pre-bid conference and fully review all contract documents prior to the pre-bid conference and walkthrough.

1.3 PROJECT MANUAL REVISIONS

I. Section 00100 – Invitation For Bids

a. Reissued. (Attachment #1) – Revisions include bidding schedule extension, rescheduled pre-bid conference and modification of The Belmont Fire District’s mailing address.