ADVERTISEMENT -NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed Bids for the following services will be received by the Monroe County Water Authority (the "Authority") at its Operations Center, 475 Norris Drive, Rochester, New York 14610-0999, pursuant to Section 1108 of the Public Authorities Law, until 10:30 A.M. prevailing time on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at which time and place they will be opened via WebEx or telephone conferencing and read aloud. A WebEx meeting link will be sent out to all plan holders and posted at https://www.mcwa.com/public-information/procurement-opportunities/. The meeting password is: BidOpening. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all Bids.SHOREMONT WTP BACKWASH CHANNEL DREDGING Dredging and removal of sludge from the backwash channel and placement in lagoons at the Shoremont Water Treatment Plant.A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Shoremont Water Treatment Plant, 4799 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14512. The Bidding Documents, including drawings, may be obtained from the Monroe County Water Authority by contacting Thomas Doerr at Tom.Doerr@mcwa.com (585) 442-2001 x460, Cady Joy at Cady.Joy@mcwa.com (585) 442-2001 x 268 or MaryKay Antelli at MaryKay.Antelli@mcwa.com (585) 442-2001 x456. The Bidding Documents can be picked up at the Operations Center by making arrangements with Mr. Doerr, Ms. Joy, or Mrs. Antelli. The Bidding Documents can also be sent out via FEDEX, by providing The Authority with a FEDEX account number. There is no fee for the Bidding Documents. MONROE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 4141403 3-5-1t