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.
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.
No events currently scheduled.
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.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Tioga County Department of Public Works will receive sealed Bids on December 1, 2026, at the Office of the Commissioner, 477 Route 96, Owego NY, up to and including 11:00 a.m., where bids will be publicly opened and read for the following project:
Tioga County
103 CORPORATE DRIVE - O.H. DOOR
Owego, New York
This is a locally funded project that includes new overhead door installation to the mechanical equipment room mezzanine for the Tioga County Public Safety Building.
On or after November 6, 2026. The Contract Documents, consisting of the Advertisement for Bids, Information to Bidders, Bid Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Bonds, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations:
Tioga County Department of Public Works
477 State Route 96
Owego, NY 13827
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained electronically upon documents requested from the county via e-mail request to Ruggiero, Justin, ruggieroj@tiogacountyny.gov
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Thursday November 12, 2026, 9:30 AM- 103 Corporate Drive, Owego, New York
Bids must be made in writing on the forms furnished and shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and provide insurance in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
All bids must be accompanied by a Non-Collusion Statement in order to be considered.
Tioga County is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
Tioga County is exempt under Section 1116 of the New York State Tax Law, and therefore, no sales tax shall be included in the bid.
Tioga County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept any Bid or individual item or items which may be deemed most favorable to its best interests.
Project manual and drawings
Public Safety Building Utility Roll-up Door Drawings
Public Safety Building Utility Roll-up Door Project Manual
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 2:00 PM local time on Friday, November 13th, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
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. Attendance by the prime bidder or an authorized representative is required. Failure to attend may render the bid non-responsive. If a prospective bidder has attended a previous walkthrough with Public Works personnel, then the prospective bidder has already met this requirement and is not required to attend.
Questions concerning the bidding documents shall be submitted in writing to: Justin Ruggiero, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, no later than Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon). Responses affecting the solicitation will be issued by written addendum.
The County anticipates award of the Contract in December 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 December 2026 or January 2027. The actual commencement date and contract duration shall be established by the Notice to Proceed and/or executed Contract.
The project manual and all addenda will be issued on the Department of Public Works official County website: Tioga County, New York Government - Public Works (https://tiogacountyny.com/departments/public-works/) under the Bids & RFPs section. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining the documents. There will be no more addenda released after Tuesday, November 10th, 2026.
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.
67 Central Ave demolition rebid project manual link below:
67 Central Ave Demolition Rebid
Addendum:
The document attached shows the results for the snow sand bid for the Tioga County Department of Public Works in 2026.
For more information, contact Shawn Quick.
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
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)
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BID TABULATION - NOTICE OF AWARD |
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70 Delphine St. Trench Drain Reconstruction Project |
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BID OPENING - 6/25/2026 |
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Solid Ground Services, Inc. |
$91,983.00 |
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Martin Plumbing and Heating |
$94,142.00 |
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JMR Excavation, L.L.C. |
$125,000.00 |
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Siteworx, Inc. |
$139,000.00 |
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Streeter Associates, Inc. |
$159,000.00 |
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Bid Award: Solid Ground Services, Inc. – Bid Price – $91,983.00
In the file below are the official results for the equipment trailer bid.
70 Delphine St. Roof Replacement Bid Tab (Signed)
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BID TABULATION - NOTICE OF AWARD |
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70 Delphine St. Roof Replacement Project |
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BID OPENING - 5/28/2026 |
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Bidder |
Total Price |
Price/SF Insulation |
Price/SF BUR Asphalt |
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K.B. Services, L.L.C. |
$68,500.00 |
$3.00 |
$6.00 |
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CFE, Inc. |
$88,882.00 |
$4.83 |
$9.49 |
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AB Construction and Roofing, Inc. |
$90,000.00 |
$3.00 |
$15.00 |
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Titan Roofing, Inc. |
$90,300.00 |
$5.00 |
$15.00 |
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Hale Contracting, Inc. |
$96,130.00 |
$6.00 |
$13.00 |
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J&B Installations, Inc. |
$98,950.00 |
$3.00 |
$15.00 |
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New Britain Roofing Company |
$245,000.00 |
$5.00 |
$7.00 |
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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.
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.
