GaryHammond, P.E., Commissioner of Public Works
Gary Hammond, P.E.
Commissioner of Public Works

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607-687-0302

477 Route 96
Owego, NY 13827

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607-687-0302

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The Department of Public Works maintains County-owned roadways, buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure throughout Tioga County. Public Works also houses the Buildings and Grounds Department. 

Please see the attached list of roads maintained by Tioga County

All work within 25 feet of the centerline of a county roadway requires a permit.

Please see the attached Application for Permit.

Work Permit 2026

All new driveways as well as any work performed on driveways on any County road must be permitted.

Please see the attached driveway permit form.

Driveway Permit 2025

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The Department of Public Works maintains the County roadways, bridges, and additional drainage structures to provide safe, driveable roads for the residents of Tioga County. Each year roads are resurfaced and repaired, bridges, culverts, and other drainage structures are repaired and replaced, and general highway maintenance is performed throughout the County. This work is performed with safety as the first priority as well as utilizing funds in an efficient manner.

The Department of Public Works removes snow and ice from the County roadways throughout the winter months each year. It is a priority to the Department to maintain safe, passable travel-ways during inclement winter weather. Public safety is the Department's top priority.

The Buildings and Grounds Department maintains and improves County-owned buildings and facilities. Buildings and Grounds' goal is to maintain a safe, clean, and energy efficient environments where County functions can be performed. They construct new facilities, remodel existing spaces, and improve facility operational equipment to create healthy and safe environments for County employees to work and interact with Tioga County residents.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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.

Bids shall be received at: Tioga County Public Works Department, 477 NY-96, Owego, NY, 13827, until 10:00 AM local time on Friday, October 16th, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A mandatory pre-bid site inspection will be held on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 67 Central Avenue, Owego, New York. Attendance by the prime bidder or an authorized representative is required. Failure to attend may render the bid non-responsive.

Questions concerning the bidding documents shall be submitted in writing to: Gary Hammond, Commissioner of Public Works, no later than Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon). Responses affecting the solicitation will be issued by written addendum.

The County anticipates award of the Contract in October 2026, subject to approval by the Tioga County Legislature. Work shall commence only following execution of the Contract, satisfaction of all pre-construction requirements, and issuance of a written Notice to Proceed by the County.

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

This project is public work and is subject to applicable New York State competitive bidding and prevailing wage requirements. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable federal, State, County, Village and local laws, rules and regulations.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities or irregularities to the extent permitted by law, require clarification of any bid, and award the contract in the best interests of the County consistent with applicable competitive bidding law.

Tioga County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Small businesses and minority owned businesses are encouraged to bid. Tioga County strongly encourages Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises to apply.

67 Central Ave Demolition Advertisement for Bids

The bid results for the Stanton Hill Road and Sulphur Springs Road paving project are as follows:

1. Broome Bituminous – $1,324,622.50

2. L&T Construction – $1,537,232.94

For more information, contact Shawn Quick – 607-687-0302

9755.32 Bid Tabulation Signed

Attached are the bid results for the Straits Corners Road pavement rehabilitation project. For more information, contact the following individual: Shawn Quick – 607-687-0302

Straits Corners Road Bid Tab (Signed)

 

70 Delphine St. Trench Drain Reconstruction Bid Tab (Signed)

BID TABULATION - NOTICE OF AWARD

70 Delphine St. Trench Drain Reconstruction Project

BID OPENING - 6/25/2026

                 
                 

Bidder

   

Bid Price

 

 

     
                 

Solid Ground Services, Inc.

$91,983.00

 

 

     

Martin Plumbing and Heating

$94,142.00

 

 

     

JMR Excavation, L.L.C.

$125,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

Siteworx, Inc.

$139,000.00

 

 

     

Streeter Associates, Inc.

$159,000.00

 

 

     
                 

 

Bid Award: Solid Ground Services, Inc. – Bid Price – $91,983.00

In the file below are the official results for the equipment trailer bid.

Equipment Trailer Bid Tab Results

70 Delphine St. Roof Replacement Bid Tab (Signed)

BID TABULATION - NOTICE OF AWARD

70 Delphine St. Roof Replacement Project

BID OPENING - 5/28/2026

Bidder

   

Total Price

Price/SF Insulation

Price/SF BUR Asphalt

     
                 

K.B. Services, L.L.C.

$68,500.00

$3.00

$6.00

     

CFE, Inc.

$88,882.00

$4.83

$9.49

     

AB Construction and Roofing, Inc.

$90,000.00

$3.00

$15.00

 

 

 

Titan Roofing, Inc.

$90,300.00

$5.00

$15.00

     

Hale Contracting, Inc.

$96,130.00

$6.00

$13.00

     

J&B Installations, Inc.

$98,950.00

$3.00

$15.00

 

 

 

New Britain Roofing Company

$245,000.00

$5.00

$7.00

     
 

Bid Award: K.B. Services, L.L.C. – Total Price – $68,500.00

Glenmary Drive Over Thorn Hollow Creek Bridge Replacement Bid Tab (Redacted)

Attached are the unofficial bid results for the Glenmary Drive over Thorn Hollow Creek bridge replacement construction project.

  1. J.P. Dugon Construction, L.L.C. – $1,352,277.90
  2. Vector Construction – $1,468,388.50
  3. R. Devincentis Construction, Inc. – $1,476,000.00
  4. Economy Paving – $1,593,977.00
  5. Bette & Cring – No bid
  6. Procon Contracting – No bid

Contact: Justin Ruggiero – 607-687-0302

The document attached shows the results for the snow sand bid for the Tioga County Department of Public Works in 2025.

For more information, contact Shawn Quick.

Snow Sand 2025 Results