Legal Notices 2/13/25

Legal Notice

INVITATION TO BID

A Sealed bid for the: EXTENSION OF THE ROUTE 44 SIDEWALK CONTRACT will be received at the following address: TOWN OF AMENIA 4988 NY-22 AMENIA, NY 12501 until 2:00 PM local time on March 10, 2025 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud on March 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

This project includes the installation of approximately 864 feet of 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk and curbing located along portions of Route 44 in the Town of Amenia. The project may include, but not be limited to, saw cutting; milling; concrete and asphalt removal and disposal; the installation of concrete curbing, sidewalk, and ADA accessible ramps; removal and disposal of existing drainage structures and pipe; the installation of pre-cast concrete drainage structures and pipe; the installation of wooden split rail fence; and paving as indicated in the contract documents.

This work will be awarded as one (1) single prime contract and the Bid will be received on a lump sum basis with alternates, if included on the Bid Form. The Bid should not include sales and compensating use taxes on materials incorporated into the work.

If the Bid is received by mail or by hand after the appointed time on the date specified it shall be rejected, notwithstanding that such Bid may have been placed in a mailbox or other mail receptacle regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service before such time, and ordinarily in sufficient time to have been delivered on time.

A Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the Bid must accompany the Bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price. Bidders will also be required to furnish a Non-Collusive Affidavit.

The issuing office for the Bidding Documents is:

Town of Amenia

c/o Dawn Marie Klingner, Town Clerk

4988 NY-22 Amenia, NY 12501

Phone: 845-373-8118 ext.125

E-mail: townclerk@ameniany.gov

Engineer E-mail: jfusillo@labellapc.com

Bidders may call to schedule a time to obtain a copy of the Bidding Documents at the number above.

The Bidding and Contract documents for this Project will be available electronically. Please contact the Town Clerk to obtain the Bidding and Contract Documents.

Note that only bidders who are registered with The Town Clerk will receive notification of Addenda.

The Contractor must use the higher of the prevailing federal, state, or applicable local wage rates further described in the Contract Documents. These rates apply to Subcontractors as well.

Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements for ensuring that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against due to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Town of Amenia, as Owner, reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bid received, or to reject any Bid without explanation.

By Order of:

Town of Amenia

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LEGAL NOTICE OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW

SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Amenia, at a regular meeting held on February 6, 2025, duly adopted a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, that would enact Local Law No. 1 of 2025, which reads as follows:

Section I: LEGISLATIVE INTENT

It is the intent of this Local Law to repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2022, and opt-in to allow on-site cannabis retail dispensaries in the Town of Amenia under New York State Cannabis Law Article 4.

Section II: AUTHORITY

This Local Law is adopted pursuant to New York State Cannabis Law §131, which authorizes the Town Board to repeal a local law which prohibited establishment of cannabis retail dispensary licenses in the Town, subject to a permissive referendum under New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §24.

Section III: LOCAL OPT-IN

The Town Board repeals Local Law No. 1 of 2022, by which the Town Board opted-out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries. By this new Local Law, the Town Board opts-in for allowing on-site cannabis retail dispensaries within the Town’s jurisdiction.

Section IV: SEVERABILITY

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstances, shall be adjudicated by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.

Section V: PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM/REFERENDUM ON PETITION

This Local Law is subject to a referendum on petition in accordance with Cannabis Law §131 and the procedure outlined in Municipal Home Rule Law §24.

Section VI: EFFECTIVE DATE

This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State, provided that such filing occurs no sooner than 45 days after the adoption of this Local Law by the Town Board. Pursuant to Cannabis Law §131, this Local Law is subject to a permissive referendum and may not be filed with the Secretary of State until the applicable time period has elapsed to file a petition, or a referendum has been conducted approving this Local Law.

Pursuant to NYS Cannabis Law §131, this action by the Town Board is subject to permissive referendum governed by NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §24.

Dated: Amenia, New York

February 6, 2025

By Order of the

Town Board of the

Town of Amenia

DAWN MARIE KLINGNER

TOWN CLERK

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Self Destruct Sequence Tattoo LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 1/14/2025. Off. Loc. : Dutchess Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 21 Merry Hill Rd, Poughkeepsie NY 12603. Primary business location is 21 West Main Street, Pawling NY, 12564. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF AMENIA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Amenia will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the 6th day of March, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Town of Amenia, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501, at which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard as to whether the Town Board of the Town of Amenia shall adopt Local Law No. ___ of the Year 2025, Extending Term of Office of Supervisor.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose and intent of the proposed Local Law is to extend the term of office of the Town Supervisor, an elected position, from two years to four years, effective with the term of office commencing January 1, 2026.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Proposed Action is a Type II Action as determined in 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(33) and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Local Law No. ___ of the Year 2025 is available for review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk during regular office hours, at the Town Hall, Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia New York and on the Towns website at www.ameniany.gov.

Dated: Amenia, New York

February 6, 2025

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

DAWN MARIE KLINGNER,

TOWN CLERK

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, will meet at Amenia Town Hall, located at 4988 NY-22, Amenia, NY 12501, on March 6, 2025 at 7:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing relating to the proposed improvements of the facilities of Water District #1 in said Town, consisting of:

Replacement of the Lavelle Road Pump House with a prepackaged pump house,

Rehabilitation of the existing 200,000-gallon water storage tank,

Upgrades to the Washington Court and Lavelle Road Well Fields, and

Replacement of approximately 1,260 linear feet of undersized water mains, together with all related and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $3,902,850, at which time and place said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same.

Such cost shall be divided among all parcels within the Water District by benefit points assigned according to land type.

The Map, Plan, and Report, including an estimate of cost, relating to this project is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk where it is available for public inspection during normal business hours.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FOR EQUIPMENT & INSTALLATION

TOWN OF AMENIA

TOWN HALL

LED SIGN & SURROUND

SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO:

Town of Amenia

Dawn Marie Klingner, Town Clerk

4988 ROUTE 22

AMENIA, NY 12501

(845) 373-8118 ext.125

townclerk@ameniany.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP-SIGN-021025

SCOPE OF WORK

The Town of Amenia located in Dutchess County, NY (the “Town”) is seeking a vendor / contractor to furnish and install an LED Sign at Amenia Town Hall located at 4988 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501.

Double Sided Sign

LED Display

1. Two (2) 63”W x 41”H (approximately) singled sided full color LED active displays reader—6-8mm full color.

2. Double sided LED cabinet to accommodate LED display (if applicable).

3.Wireless communication (the Town will consider displays that are only wired).

4. Cloud-based LED sign software (if there is any cost to the software, include that in your proposal) with a wide capability ranging from scheduling multiple messages, display timing, dim and brightness timing, etc.

5. 8-10-year parts guarantee / warrantee (the Town may consider displays with shorter guarantees / warrantees – provide specifics and corresponding prices).

Header

1. 63”W x 18” “H fully enclosed doubled sided LED internally illuminated header board.

2. Either V-carved and painted text, plus printed logo and ribbon or solely printed logo, type and ribbon.

3. Cabinet bottom, sides and top to be primed and painted with white acrylic polyurethane paint (if applicable).

4. Dimmer capability.

Post(s)

Option #1:

1. Two (2) approximately 5’x5’ fabricated steel posts, primed and painted with white acrylic polyurethane paint. Double sided sign to be mounted between posts – see Drawing #1 and #2.

2. Side steel posts to be wrapped with ACM (or similar) post-wraps with mounting angles and flat caps, primed and painted with white acrylic polyurethane paint – see Drawing #2 and #3 Top Views.

3. Concrete footers – min depth of 3’.

Option #2

1. Four (4) 5’x5’ side posts (steel or PT lumber) with mounting angles and flat caps, primed and painted with white acrylic polyurethane paint.

2. Custom fabricated steel side posts, primed and painted with acrylic polyurethane paint. Double sided sign to be mounted between posts - see Drawing #1 and #2.

3. Concrete footers – min depth of 3’.

Completion & Turnover

1. Contractor is to remove and dispense of all waste materials.

2. Contractor shall provide operation manuals and LED active display training.

Drawings

See included drawings.

Town Responsibility

The Town shall provide electrical service (20 amp / 240 volt) to a junction point at the sign location, obtain all necessary permits; and furnish an electrician for final hook-up.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Vendors interested in being considered shall demonstrate that they or their firm possesses the appropriate resources and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the RFP, adequate skills & facilities, and a satisfactory record of experience related to the tasks outlined in the RFP.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Vendor proposals should at a minimum itemize pricing for (i) materials (double sided LED sign boards, cabinet/surround, posts, etc.), and (ii) installation labor. Prevailing wage may be required.

2. Proposals incorporating pricing from an LED sign vendor and an installer will be accepted.

3. This RFP is intended to provide interested vendors with an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications.

4. Experience of firms with similar projects.

EVALUATION PROCESS

1. Proposals will be evaluated by the Town Board. The Town Board shall review and evaluate each of the proposals using the criteria described in this RFP.

2. The Town of Amenia reserves the right to seek clarification of information submitted in response to this RFP and/or request additional information during the evaluation process.

3. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or parts of proposals.

4. The Town may request a qualification interview with the highest ranked contractor(s) prior to making a decision.

AWARD

The Town Board reserves the right to accept or not accept any or all proposals received in response to this RFP, or to cancel in whole or in part this RFP, if determined by the Town Board to be in the Town’s best interest.

The Town Board reserves the right to accept any submittal and/or parts thereof and/or to reject any and all submissions, or to waive any irregularities in the submissions if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Town. The issuance of this RFP does not bind the Town to award any contract, or to pay any costs incurred by prospective contractors in the preparation of proposals responding to this RFP. The award of a contract is contingent upon the successful execution of the formal contract agreement.

RFP SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Electronic submissions via e-mail are highly encouraged. Interested parties should submit an electronic copy of their proposals by 2:00 PM on February 24, 2025, to Dawn Marie Klingner at townclerk@ameniany.gov.

If you prefer to submit paper copies, please submit two (2) bound paper copies of your proposal by the time and date indicated in person or mailed to:

Town of Amenia

Dawn Marie Klingner, Town Clerk

4988 Route 22

Amenia, NY 12501

(845) 373-8118 ext.125

townclerk@ameniany.gov

02-13-25

QUESTIONS

Submit questions pertaining to this RFP by email to Dawn Marie Klingner at townclerk@ameniany.gov no later than 1:00pm on February 17, 2025.


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