IFB 1185 Q&A.pdf

This document is a Responses to Questions document for Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1185 issued by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), specifically for NYS Certified Water Treatment Operators for Technical Services. The document indicates that no questions were received for this solicitation. The IFB seeks certified Water Treatment Operators to provide technical services at six juvenile justice and youth facilities across two geographical regions (Eastern and Western), with each facility requiring a Class "C" water treatment operator to perform daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual water system operation, maintenance, sampling, reporting, and emergency services. The bid is due on 6/26/2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract start date between 9/1/2025 and 11/1/2025, and a total contract term of five years.

The procurement includes provisions for Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) with an overall goal of 30% (15% MBE and 15% WBE), and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goal of 6%. Subcontracting is permitted up to 30% of the overall bid, and contractors must comply with background checks, confidentiality agreements, and other regulatory requirements. The contract will be funded through state appropriations and requires approval from the New York State Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the State Comptroller. OCFS will automatically add a 2% annual increase to both monthly and hourly rates starting in the second year of the contract. Prior awards have been made to YAWS Environmental Process Control, Inc., and the solicitation encourages participation of New York State business enterprises.