REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Contract Authorization with MA Shafer Construction, Inc. for the Albany County Rail Trail Freight Depot Renovation
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Date: April 24, 2026
Department: General Services
Attending Meeting: Commissioner Latina
Submitted By: David M. Latina
Title: Commissioner
Phone: 518-447-7210
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Enter text.
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
MA Shafer Construction, Inc., 4928 Western Tpke, Altamont, NY 12009
Term: (Start/end date or duration) July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $248,400
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ? No ?
Anticipated in Budget: Yes ? No ?
Spreadsheet attached: Yes ? No ?
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: Enter text. County:50% Enter text.
State: 50% Local:
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: Enter text.
Revenue Amount: Enter text.
Appropriation Account and Line: CAPIT
Appropriation Amount: $248,400
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ? No ?
If Mandated, Cite Authority: Enter text.
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: Yes ? No ?
# of Response(s): (2) Two
# of MWBE: (1) One
# of Veteran Business: Enter text.
Bond Resolution No.: Enter text.
Apprenticeship Program Yes ? No ?
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: Enter text.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
Pursuant to RFB# 2026-050 Albany County Rail Trail Building Renovation, General Services is requesting authorization for a contract with MA Shafer Construction, Inc. with a not to exceed amount of $248,400.
This phase of the project will reposition the old Freight Depot building standing at 839 Kenwood Avenue in Slingerlands, along the Albany County Rail Tra...
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