This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Yorktown Heights, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

CR Number: 2087622 The New York State Department of Transportation is requesting pricing quotes for Tree Debris Grinding, Load and Hauling Offsite. The Department intends to advance this purchase pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority (transactions under $85,000) under State Finance Law section 163(6), which authorizes purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances, including purchases from New York State small businesses, from businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law and/or Article 17-B of the New York State Executive Law (service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises), and, if applicable, from businesses selling commodities or technology that are recycled or remanufactured. Grind & haul away tree debris at intersection of Rt. 100/Rt. 118 in Westchester County. Award of a purchase order/contract will be made under this Request for Quotations on the basis of lowest Grand Total quote amount to vendor meeting minimum qualifications and cost proposal submission requirements, pursuant to NYSDOT discretionary authority under State Finance Law Section 163(6). For a quote to be considered for award, the quotation must: Be responsive (i.e. conforms in all material respects to the terms, conditions, specifications, and other requirements of the Request for Quotations), and; Have been submitted by a responsible entity (i.e. has the capacity in all respects to perform all contract requirements in full, specifically the financial capacity, legal authority, integrity, and past performance and reliability that will assure good-faith performance). Bidder is advised that the State's intent in having the requirements listed below is to ensure that only qualified and reliable Contractors perform the work of the resulting Contract. Bidder shall have the burden of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Department that it can perform the work required. Quotes will be considered only from established business entities who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department, at least two (2) years of verifiable experience for the type of work called for herein and the decision of the Department as to whether a firm meets the qualification criteria will be final. Bidders must also be registered with the NYS Department of State as an entity authorized to conduct business in New York State. If not registered with the NYS Department of State, the bidder must provide proof of Good Standing from their Department/Secretary of State from their State of principal place of business. Location - Intersection of Rt. 100/Rt. 118 in Westchester County. Project Completion date is to be within 30 days of successful low bidder notification date. The contract(s) to be established as a result of this solicitation is subject to the provisions of either Article 8 or Article 9 of the New York State Labor Law. The Prevailing Rate of Wages and Supplements are to be paid to and provided for Laborers, Mechanics, and Workmen employed on a public work project, or to Building Service Employees. "Building Service Employee" or "employee" includes, but is not limited to, watchman/guard, building cleaner/porter/janitor, groundskeeper, window cleaner, and occupations relating to the collection of garbage or refuse, and to the transportation of office furniture and equipment, and to the transportation and delivery of fossil fuel, but does not include clerical, sales, professional, technician and related occupations. In addition, a Prime Contractor is responsible for any underpayments of prevailing wages or supplements by its Subcontractors (if any). The applicable Schedule of Prevailing Wage Rates and Supplements as issued by the New York State Department of Labor is expressly incorporated into the specifications, terms and conditions of bidding, and to those of any resultant contract(s), and your bid prices should be calculated accordingly. By submitting a signed Proposal, the bidder acknowledges that it is familiar with the Prevailing Wage Rates and Supplements, and that its bid is based upon provision of same. Workers' Compensation Law (WCL) 57 and 220 requires the heads of all municipal and state entities to ensure that businesses applying for permits, licenses or contracts document it has appropriate workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance coverage. These requirements apply to both original contracts and renewals, whether the Department is having the work done or is simply issuing the permit, license or contract. Failure to provide proof of such coverage or a legal exemption will result in a rejection of your bid or renewal of contract. Certificates or transmittal correspondence shall reference the NYSDOT Contract Number. Contractor is strongly encouraged to transmit certificates and other materials concerning insurance coverage, referencing the contract number and the name of the Contractor in the Subject Line, by email to: Purch-Assist@dot.ny.gov Certificates may also be mailed to the: New York State Department of Transportation Main Office Purchase Unit 50 Wolf Road, Suite 1PC Albany, NY 12232 For any public work contract subject to Article 8 of the New York State Labor Law, such contract, including amendments or renewals that extend the term of an existing contract, cannot be awarded to a vendor or any substantially owned affiliate of a vendor, that is debarred pursuant to WCL Section 141-b. Additionally, a contractor shall be required to replace any subcontractor, at no additional cost to the State, found to be debarred pursuant to WCL Section 141-b during the course of the contract. (All Communications and Bid Submissions are to be Directed to): PRIMARY CONTACT Jennifer Walter 518-457-9434 Jennifer.walter@dot.ny.gov SECONDARY CONTACT Jessica Owen 518-451-0775 Jessica.owen@dot.ny.gov A completed Request for Quotation submission shall be submitted on Company letterhead and shall be inclusive of all cost associated with completion of project. No allowance for additional costs will be made in the future under the resulting purchase order/contract. Proposal submissions must include the following: Cost proposal on letterhead. Proof of required Insurances. Procurement Lobbying Law form (PLL Form included under Documents Tab) Bids submitted shall remain in effect for a period of sixty (60) days. Bids shall remain in effect beyond such period until such time as either an award is made, or the bidder delivers written notice of withdrawal of its bid to the Purchasing Office. Contract term: One time purchase