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

General Requirements: 1. Snow and slush removal and ice control services are required at OPWDD residences which are occupied by a developmentally disabled population including individuals who have medical and physical disabilities, including some who are confined to wheelchairs. OPWDD residents often require an additional level of care regarding snow, slush, and ice removal due to functional mobility limitations. 2. The Contractor selected to do the work set forth herein shall not assign or sub-contract any or all parts of said work without written permission from OPWDD's Contract Management Unit. 3. Contractor must use sufficient size plows and have commercial quality salt/sand/calcium chloride spreading equipment to remove snow, slush, and ice from the driveways and parking lots at the locations. Manually broadcast spreading with a shovel from the bed of a pick-up truck does not provide enough coverage to driveways and parking lots. Contractor shall have adequate staff and equipment to accomplish the snow and slush removal and ice control services without delay. OPWDD reserves the right to request detailed listings of equipment, staffing, service routes, etc. 4. The Contractor's equipment shall not be left at the respective sites after snow removal for a specific storm has been completed. 5. The Contractor may, for the duration of each snow season, place visible markers in work areas. 6. Contractor is to adhere to local/state noise control ordinances/laws and is responsible to follow all State, local and municipal codes regarding the plowing of snow and slush from OPWDD property and roadways. Contractor must possess and provide, at no cost to the State, appropriate licenses and permits associated with the provision of snow and slush removal and ice control services. 7. Under no circumstance shall the Contractor move any vehicles, personal or State owned. If vehicles block the driveway or parking areas, every effort must be made to have staff at the sites move vehicles to allow a complete clearing of parking areas and walkways. There may be occasions where staff are unable to move vehicles. Contractor is to inform House Manager or designee and perform services as best they can. See section III. Detailed Specifications, for further information. 8. The Contractor's employees will adhere to all OPWDD policies and regulations, including but not limited to smoking, parking, etc. The Contractor shall cooperate with House Managers and staff and will comply with the safety and security requirements imposed by the site. 9. Pursuant to the conditions within this scope of work, the method of snow and slush removal and ice control, equipment used, and plan of action shall be up to the Contractor's discretion. Question Deadline 06/21/2024 Official Responses to Questions By 3 July 2024 Contract start date (subject to change) 1 November 2024 The term of this contract will be defined in the Contract Agreement, but is anticipated to be a five year contract, unless an amendment is mutually agreed upon by both parties and approved by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Prevailing Wages apply to this contract. The PRC number for this contract is 2024900246. A copy of Contractor's certified payroll is required to be submitted with invoices prior to payment for services rendered. OPWDD reserves the right to: a. Reject any or all proposals received in response to this IFB (Invitation for Bid); b. Withdraw the IFB at any time, at the agency's sole discretion; c. Make an award under the IFB in whole or in part; d. Disqualify any Bidder whose conduct or proposal fails to conform to the requirements of this IFB. Selection may also include such issues as past performance; e. Seek clarifications and revisions of proposals; f. Use proposal information obtained through site visits, management interviews and the State's investigation of a bidder's qualifications, experience, ability or financial standing, and any material or information submitted by the bidder in response to the agency's request for clarifying information in the course of evaluation and/or selection under the IFB; g. Bidders are cautioned to verify their Bids before submission, as amendments to Bids or requests for withdrawal of Bids received by the Commissioner after the time specified for the Bid opening, may not be considered; h. Prior to the bid opening, amend the IFB specifications to correct errors or oversights, or to supply additional information, as it becomes available; i. Prior to the bid opening, direct bidders to submit proposal modifications addressing subsequent IFB amendments; j. Change any of the scheduled dates, including start dates, stated herein upon notice to the Bidders; k. Eliminate any mandatory, non-material specifications that cannot be complied with by all of the prospective bidders; l. Waive any requirements that are not material; m. Negotiate with the successful bidder within the scope of the IFB in the best interests of the state; n. Conduct contract negotiations with the next responsible bidder, should the agency be unsuccessful in negotiating with the selected bidder; o. Utilize any and all ideas submitted in the proposals received; p. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, every offer is firm and not revocable for a period of 60 days from the bid opening; and, q. Require clarification at any time during the procurement process and/or require correction of arithmetic or other apparent errors for the purpose of assuring a full and complete understanding of a bidders proposal and/or to determine a bidders compliance with the requirements of the solicitation.