RFB-2931 TOPSOIL

Sealed bids are sought and requested by the County of Chemung for the purchase of the following:

RFB-2931 TOPSOIL (2027-2028)

1. GENERAL: This specification describes the minimum material and quality requirements for screened topsoil for use in turf establishment, wildflower seeding, sodding, and planting.

This specification describes the minimum material and quality requirements for screened topsoil for use in turf establishment, wildflower seeding, sodding, and planting.

Submission

Sealed Bids will be received in the Chemung County – City of Elmira Purchasing Department, Third Floor, Room 309, 150 Lake Street, Elmira, New York 14901, until **1:45 P.M. on November 19, 2026**, where they will be publicly opened, read aloud, and broadcast via Teams at 2:00 P.M. on the date due. No bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the date of the bid opening.

• Bids may be submitted electronically via the Empire State Bid System website at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or delivered in hard copy (in duplicate) to the Chemung County Purchasing Department, at the above address.
• The Purchasing Office is closed between 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. daily.
• The Purchasing Office receives one (1) daily US Mail delivery after 2:00 P.M.
• Any bid received in the Purchasing Office or electronically after 1:45 on the due date will not be considered.
• If submitting electronic bids, hard copy bids are not required to be submitted.
• Hard copy bids delivered to the Purchasing Department must be in duplicate (one original and one exact copy).
• The County of Chemung reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality.

Bid documents may be obtained on or after November 4, 2026, online at www.empirestatebidsystem.com. Only those proposers who obtain bidding documents from the Empire State Purchasing Group are guaranteed to receive addendum information if such information is issued.