Invitation for Bid Package- LGPC Boat Inspection Program Staffing 2027-2031.pdf

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Released: July 24, 2026

Invitation for Bid

2027 – 2031 Lake George Boat Inspection Staffing Services

INTRODUCTION

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) by the New York State Lake George Park Commission (“Commission”) for bids from temporary staffing firms (“Firm”) to provide the Commission with temporary employment services for seasonal staff to adequately meet its needs in administering the aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection and decontamination program defined by Commission regulations at 6 NYCRR Subpart 646‐9 for the 2027-2031 program years.

The Lake George Park Commission is a New York State agency, and its purpose is to preserve, protect, and enhance the unique natural and scenic resources of the Lake George Park, which is comprised of Lake George and all public and private lands draining thereto. The Commission is empowered to administer rules and regulations relating to boats and navigation on the lake, and water quality protection controls such as wastewater and stormwater management. The Commission is also the primary agency responsible for invasive species management and prevention on Lake George.

This IFB will result in a five-year contract between the Commission and a Firm to provide employment services and seasonal staff for the Commission’s aquatic invasive species prevention program under regulation 6 NYCRR Subpart 646‐9, which consists of the inspection and potential decontamination (hot water pressure washing) of all trailered vessels prior to launch into Lake George. Seasonal staff supplied and employed by the Firm would serve as Vessel Inspection Technicians (VIT) pursuant to Commission regulations and would be trained by the Commission to inspect and decontaminate trailered vessels.

A copy of the Commission’s 2025 Invasive Species Spread Prevention program can be found on the Commission’s website here: https://lgpc.ny.gov/invasive-species-prevention.

This report provides detailed information regarding the program including historical

Ken Parker Joe Thouin Chairman Deputy Director https://lgpc.ny.gov/invasive-species-prevention

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OVERALL OBJECTIVES

The Firm will provide temporary employment services and staff adequate to meet the needs of the Commission in administering the inspection and decontamination program. Please see the attached title descriptions for Vessel Inspection Technician and Inspect Station Supervisors.

REQUESTED SCOPE OF SERVICES AND WORK PRODUCTS

TERM

The boat inspection program operates from May 1 to October 31 of each year. Staff will be required throughout this period as well as two weeks prior and six weeks following the program to assist with setup and decommissioning of the seasonal program. In consideration of this, the Firm will be expected to provide the Commission with temporary employment services and staff from April 15th to December 15th of each contract year.

STAFF and ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1. The Firm shall demonstrate the ability to provide temporary employment services including payroll, workers compensation, disability insurance and unemployment insurance for approximately 55 seasonal staff. Staffing levels will vary by time of season with lower staffing levels in spring and fall and higher levels during the peak summer boating season.

2. Staff provided directly by the Firm must be approved in writing by the Commission prior to beginning work.

3. The Commission reserves the right to advertise and solicit locally for employment needs, interview proposed staff, conduct background checks as allowable by law, or refuse or terminate employment of proposed or current staff for any reason.

4. All staff provided by the Firm will be trained by the Commission and will be required to comply with all Commission rules, regulations, and procedures.

5. Staff provided by the Firm may be required by the Commission to drive a motor vehicle during the work shift. The Firm shall allow for this activity and provide insurances necessary to cover this activity. See Staff Locations and Insurance requirements below for additional information.

6. The Firm shall be responsible for advising the Commission of relevant legal staffing requirements related to seasonal staff including but not limited to Active Military Leave and Disability. The Firm shall work directly with Commission staff and seasonal supervisory staff on these issues.

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7. The Commission will establish the hourly rate of pay for each employee. Current VIT pay rates range from $17.50 to $22.50 per hour depending upon skills, experience, and responsibility.

Returning staff are eligible for small annual wage increases and/or promotion throughout the season within the VIT title series. The Commission regularly increases wages in an effort to remain competitive in the local employment market, but there is no guarantee of increases in any year. The Firm’s bid (percentage administrative markup) will apply to all hourly employees pay rates utilized under the contract. The current contract percentage administrative markup is 24.75%.

9. The Firm shall conduct background checks on all new employees upon request by the

Commission. The Commission will compensate the Firm for the actual cost up to $75.00 for each background check conducted by the Firm provided first with written approval by the Commission.

10. In accordance with Insurance Requirements below, the Firm shall demonstrate the ability to obtain Marina Operators Liability Insurance. The Commission will compensate the Firm for the actual cost, not to exceed $20,000.00, of obtaining Marina Operators Liability Insurance.

11. In its response, the Firm shall identify a fixed administrative markup rate for their services.

STAFF LOCATIONS

Staff will be assigned across five inspection station locations around the Lake George Park, as noted below:

Station #1: South Bay State Launch, Town of Whitehall, NY Station #2: Norowal Marina, Town of Bolton Landing, NY Station #3: Rogers Rock Campground, Town of Hague, NY Station #4: Mossy Point State Launch, Town of Ticonderoga, NY Station #5: Million Dollar Beach, Town of Lake George, NY

Additional sites may be established and existing sites closed at the discretion of the

In general, staff will be hired to work at a specific location but may be tasked to work at other inspection facilities based upon need. Staff are required to have their own reliable transportation as necessary to travel to and from the inspection stations. Specific job duties, including shift hours, responsibilities, sign‐in/sign‐out, and reporting and documentation will be provided by the Commission.

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior to the commencement of the work to be performed by the Firm under any subsequent contracts, the Firm shall file with the Commission, Certificates of Insurance (hereinafter referred to as “Certificates”), evidencing compliance with all requirements contained in this Section.

Such Certificates shall be of a form and substance acceptable to the Commission.

Certificate acceptance and/or approval by the Commission does not and shall not be construed to relieve Firm of any obligations, responsibilities, or liabilities under the Contract.

The Firm shall acknowledge the insurance requirements and demonstrate the ability to obtain and/or keep in effect any or all required insurances in advance of the proposed contract service dates of April 15th through December 15th of each year.

All insurance required by the Contract shall be obtained at the sole cost and expense of the Firm except as described in Item 10 above; shall be maintained with insurance carriers licensed or authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services to do business in New York State and acceptable to the Commission; shall be primary and non‐contributing to any insurance or self‐insurance maintained by the Commission; shall be endorsed to provide written notice be given to the Commission, at least thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation, non‐renewal, or material alteration of such policies, which notice, evidenced by return receipt of United States Certified Mail; shall be sent to the Commission at 75 FORT GEORGE ROAD, PO BOX 749, LAKE GEORGE, NY 12845‐0749 and shall name The People of the State of New York, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insured there under (General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement shall be on Insurance Service Office’s (ISO) form number CG 20 10 11 85). The additional insured requirement does not apply to Workers’ Compensation, Disability or Professional Liability coverage.

The Firm shall be solely responsible for the payment of all deductibles and self‐insured retentions to which such policies are subject. Deductibles and self‐insured retentions must be approved by the Commission. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Firm shall require that any sub‐Firms hired, carry insurance with the same limits and provisions provided herein.

Each insurance carrier must be rated at least “A‐” Class “VII” in the most recently published Best’s Insurance Report. If, during the term of the policy, a carrier’s rating falls below “A‐” Class “VII”, the insurance must be replaced no later than the renewal date of the policy with an insurer acceptable to the Commission and rated at least “A‐” Class ”VII” in the most recently published Best’s Insurance Report.

The Firm shall cause all insurance to be in full force and effect prior to the commencement of any work under this Contract and to remain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Contract and as further required by this Contract. The Firm shall not take any action or omit to take any action that would suspend or invalidate any of the required coverages during the

75 Fort George Road, P.O. Box 749, Lake George, NY 12845 │Ph. 518.668.9347 │ email: justin@lgpc.state.ny.us period such coverage is required to be in effect. Not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date or renewal date, the Firm shall supply to the Commission updated replacement Certificates of Insurance, and amendatory endorsements.

The Firm, throughout the term of this Contract, or as otherwise required by this Contract, shall obtain, and maintain in full force and effect, the following insurance with limits not less than those described below and as required by the terms of this Contract, or as required by law, whichever is greater (limits may be provided through a combination of primary and umbrella/excess policies):

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence. Such liability shall be written on the ISO occurrence form CG 00 01, or a substitute form providing equivalent coverages and shall cover liability arising from premises operations, independent Firms, products‐completed operations, broad form property damage, personal & advertising injury, cross liability coverage, liability assumed in a contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a contract) and explosion, collapse & underground coverage. If such insurance contains an aggregate limit, it shall apply separately on a per job or per project basis.

2. Prior to this contract becoming effective, Firm must submit proof that they have the workers’ compensation and disability benefits coverage required by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, or proof that they are legally exempt from obtaining such coverage. Proof of compliance must be demonstrated in accordance with the requirements set forth by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.

3. Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than

$1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any automobile including owned, leased, hired and non‐owned automobiles.

4. Marina Operators Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 any one accident or occurrence.

WAIVER OF SUBROGATION

Firm shall cause to be included in each of its policies insuring against loss, damage or destruction by fire or other insured casualty a waiver of the insurer’s right of subrogation against the Commission, or, if such waiver is unobtainable (i) an express agreement that such policy shall not be invalidated if Firm waives or has waived before the casualty, the right of recovery against the Commission or (ii) any other form of permission for the release of the

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FULL-SERVICE BID

This IFB is drafted in anticipation of a full-service contract. For these purposes, “full service” shall mean that the Firm's bid price includes all costs of providing employees, including but not necessarily limited to all administrative requirements; all other additional costs such as necessary financial reports; all reporting or other requirements, all overhead costs and profit. It shall also include all ancillary fees and costs including permits, licenses, insurance, etc.; and services not explicitly stated in these specifications, but necessarily attendant thereto. Please consider this in formulating the administrative fees for this proposal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Firms that submit proposals must demonstrate that they are professionally capable of completing the subject work and attain insurance requirements in the timeframe provided.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The Commission shall provide temporary seasonal staff with uniform shirts and hats and all necessary equipment including safety equipment related to the inspection and decontamination of trailered vessels (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, gloves). Aside from this, individual staff will be required to outfit themselves with appropriate clothing and footwear.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTRACT

The contract will not become effective until approved by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller and shall be governed by the State Finance Law and other requirements for New York State contracts. The contract is anticipated to commence approximately January 15, 2027. The contract will cover temporary employment services and staffing for the 2027-2031 aquatic invasive species inspection program seasons and will terminate December 31, 2031.

All documents, opinions, reports and products of any form or nature produced by the seasonal staff under the contract are the property of the Lake George Park Commission.

The Firm shall maintain reasonable accessibility to the Commission staff by telephone, text, or email at all times during the contract.

The Firm shall take active measures to identify to the Commission at all times during the contract term, any separate contract, employment or retainage that may give the appearance of a conflict of interest with the objectives of the project.

Work performed shall be done only at the request of the Commission. Work shall not be

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The Firm must provide endorsement from an insurance carrier licensed to sell insurance in New York State that demonstrates compliance with the Insurance Requirements cited above.

The contract will include Appendix A Standard Clauses for all New York State Contracts.

The Commission may terminate the contract upon thirty days’ notice.

The contract will contain a provision requiring disclosure of any prior finding of non‐ responsibility and shall disclose information necessary to assess vendor responsibility.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Three sealed copies of the Firm’s proposal must be received by mail or personal delivery to:

ATTN: Bid for Boat Inspection Staffing Contract Lake George Park Commission 75 Fort George Road, P.O. Box 749 Lake George, New York 12845

Proposals are due to the Commission no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, August 14th, 2026.

Facsimile transmittals will not be accepted. The submissions become the property of the Lake George Park Commission subject to the Freedom of Information Law. The following information, at a minimum, must be included in the proposal:

a. A detailed description of the relevant experience of the firm, including a synopsis of any staffing initiatives of similar scope and scale.

b. A fixed administrative mark‐up rate inclusive of all charges, excluding reimbursement for background checks and marina liability insurance as described above, to be submitted on the bid form included with this Invitation for Bid.

c. Sample certificate of insurance or statement from an insurance carrier;

d. Completed NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (to be completed online via the NYS VendRep system: https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-system);

e. Completed “Attachment 3 – New York State Required Certifications Packet” (attached);

f. Completed Form ST‐220‐CA – Sales and Use Tax Determination (attached) https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-system

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Firms wishing to submit proposals in response to this request do so entirely at their own expense. There is no expressed or implied obligation upon the Commission to reimburse responding firms for any expenses they may incur in preparing proposals, attending a bidder conference or answering this request.

Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance of the conditions contained in the request for proposal, unless clearly and specifically noted otherwise in the proposal submitted. The terms and conditions set forth herein and the presentations in the selected proposal shall form the basis for the agreement between the Firm and the Commission.

Any inquiries concerning the Invitation for Bid should be submitted via email to the Lake George Park Commission Director of Operations, Justin Luyk, at justin@lgpc.state.ny.us prior to 10:00AM on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026. No inquiries will be answered after that time. All solicited proposers will receive a copy of each inquiry and the answers thereto.

If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this request, the revisions will be circulated to all those who received the original document. The Commission reserves the right to modify any technical and submission requirements associated with this IFB.

EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSAL

All bids will be evaluated to ensure that all have met the requirements as stated in the IFB. The responsive bidder providing the lowest “Percentage Administrative Markup” as stated on the included “Bid Form” will be selected as the preferred contractor for final contract approval through the NYS LGPC.

COMMISSION’S RESERVED RIGHTS

The Commission reserves the right to:

A. Define requirements to meet agency needs and to modify, correct and clarify requirements at any time during the process provided the changes are justified and that modifications would not materially benefit or disadvantage an offeror;

B. Disqualify proposed solutions that fail to meet mandatory requirements;

C. Eliminate mandatory requirements unmet by all offerors;

D. R equest clarification of a proposal. Other than to provide clarifying information as may be requested by the Commission, no Proposer will be allowed to alter its proposal or add mailto:justin@lgpc.state.ny.us

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E. Consider every offer as firm and not revocable for a period of sixty days from the bid opening;

F. Award a contract for any or all parts of a bid and negotiate contract terms and conditions to meet Commission program requirements consistent with the solicitation;

G. Award a contract to one or more responsive and responsible offerors, provided that the basis for the election among multiple contracts at the time of purchase shall be the most practical and economical alternative and shall be in the best interests of the Commission;

H. R etain all bids submitted and use any ideas in a proposal whether the proposal is selected or not;

I. Reject all proposals and to re‐advertise if it is in the best interests of the Commission to do so;

J. Require Firms under final consideration to provide a representative for an interview prior to the final selection;

K. Cancel the contract at any time by giving the Firm thirty (30) days’ written notice. The Firm agrees to stop work immediately upon receipt of such notice and submit invoices for work performed up to the cancellation notice.

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Bid Form — 2027-2031 LGPC Boat Inspection Program Staffing

Percentage Administrative Markup from Firm: (numbers)

(words)

Percentage Administrative Markup will apply to all hourly wages set by the Commission and paid by the Firm pursuant to a contract.

The undersigned hereby certifies that the provisions of this Invitation for Bid are fully understood, and that statements made herein, and the documents attached hereto are accurate, true and complete in all material respects. The undersigned certifies that they are legally authorized to act on behalf of the Firm for the provisions of this Proposal.

Signature Date

Firm Name

Firm Address

Phone # Email Address Fax

By submission of this response, the Offerer and each person signing on behalf of Offerer certifies, and in the case of joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of his/her knowledge and belief:

1. The prices of this response have been arrived at independently, without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purposes of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Offer-er or with any competitor;

2. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this response have not been knowingly disclosed by the Offerer and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Offerer prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Offerer or to any competitor; and

3. No attempt has been made or will be made by the Offerer to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a response for the purpose of restricting competition.

A response shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made where [1], [2], AND [3] above have not been complied with; provided however, that if in any case the Offerer(s) cannot make the foregoing certification, the Offerer shall so state and shall furnish below a signed statement which sets forth in detail the reasons therefore:

[Affix addendum to this page if space is required for statement.]

If offerer(s) is (are) a partnership, complete the following Names of Partners/Principals Legal Residence

If offerer(s) is (are) a corporation, complete the following Name Legal Residence President

New York State Required Certifications Non-Collusive Bidding Certification Required By Section 139-D of the State Finance Law

Subscribed to under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of New York, this day of the act and deed of said corporation or partnership.

Secretary

Treasurer

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New York State Required Certifications (page 2 of 10)

Non-Collusive Bidding Certification Required By Section 139-D of the State Finance Law

Signature Date

If applicable, Responsible Corporate Officer

Name

Title

Offerer

Street Address

City State Zip Code

Telephone Fax

Title

Joint or combined responses by multiple Offerers must be certified on behalf of each participant.

Legal name of person, firm or corporation

By: Name

Street Address

City State Zip Code

Title

Identifying Data continued

New York State Required Certifications (page 3 of 10)

Offerer’s Certification of Adherence to Executive Order 177 Regarding Anti-Discriminatory Policies and Practices

The New York State Human Rights Law, Article 15 of the Executive Law, prohibits discrimination and harassment based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy- related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or conviction record, military status or predisposing genetic characteristics.

The Human Rights Law may also require reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment that enables a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job in a reasonable manner. The Human Rights Law may also require reasonable accommodation in employment on the basis of Sabbath observance or religious practices.

Generally, the Human Rights Law applies to:

• all employers of four or more people, employment agencies, labor organizations and apprenticeship training programs in all instances of discrimination or harassment;

religion or national origin.

In accordance with Executive Order No. 177, the Offerer hereby certifies that it does not have institutional policies or practices that fail to address the harassment and discrimination of individuals on the basis of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, military status, or other protected status under the Human Rights Law.

Executive Order No. 177 and this certification do not affect institutional policies or practices that are protected by existing law, including but not limited to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 3 of the New York State Constitution, and Section 296(11) of the New York State Human Rights Law.

Signature Date

Printed Name

Offerer Name

Offerer Street Address

City State Zip Code

Title

Offerer Certification: I certify adherence to Executive Order No. 177

New York State Required Certifications (page 4 of 10)

Procurement Lobbying Restrictions

Pursuant to State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k, certain restrictions are placed on contact with state agencies during the procurement process. The term “Contact” is defined by statute and refers to those oral, written or electronic communications that a reasonable person would infer are attempts to influence the governmental procurement. In addition to obtaining the required identifying information, the state agency must inquire and record whether the person or organization that made the contact was the Offerer or was retained, employed or designated on behalf of the Offerer to appear before or contact the Governmental Entity.

The “Restricted Period” is the period of time commencing with the earliest date of written notice, advertisement or solicitation of a request for proposal, invitation for bids, or solicitation of proposals, or any other method for soliciting a response from Offerers intending to result in a Procurement Contract with a State agency and, ending with the final contract award and approval by, where applicable, the Office of the State Comptroller.

New York State employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the Offerer pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a 4-year period; the Offerer is debarred from obtaining governmental procurement contracts. Further information about these requirements can be found at: https://ogs.ny.gov/acpl.

Any Offerer responding to the solicitation must complete the form found below and submit it to the State agency.

https://ogs.ny.gov/acpl

New York State Required Certifications (page 5 of 10)

Offerer’s Certification of Adherence to New York State Finance Law

1. Offerer certifies that it understands and agrees to comply with the procedures of the NYS and or the contracting agency relative to permissible contacts as required by State Finance Law Section 139-j(3) and Section 139-j(6)(b).

2. CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE OF PRIOR NON-RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATIONS

Pursuant to Procurement Lobbying Law (SFL §139-j)

(a) Has any Governmental Entity made a finding of non-responsibility regarding the individual or entity seeking to enter into the Procurement Contract in the previous four years?

(b) If “Yes,” was the basis for the finding of non-responsibility due to a violation of State Finance Law §139-j?

(c) If “Yes,” was the basis for the finding of non-responsibility due to the intentional provision of false or incomplete information to a governmental entity?

3. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please provide details regarding the finding of non-responsibility below.

Government Entity:

Date of Finding of Non-responsibility:

Basis of Finding of Non-responsibility (attach additional sheets as necessary):

4. Has any governmental entity terminated or withheld a procurement contract with the above-named individual or entity due to the intentional provision of false or incomplete information?

5. If yes, please provide details below:

Government Entity:

Date of Termination or Withholding of Contract:

Basis of Termination or Withholding (add additional pages if necessary)

Yes No

New York State Required Certifications (page 6 of 10)

Offerer’s Certification of Adherence to New York State Finance Law

Offerer certifies that all information provided to NYS or the contracting agency, with respect to State Finance Law Section 139-k is complete, true and accurate.

I understand that my signature represents that I am signing and responding to all certifications listed above.

Offerer’s Signature Date

Printed Name

Name of Offerer(s)

Offerer’s Business Address

City State Zip Code

Title of Person Signing this Form

New York State Required Certifications (page 7 of 10)

Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification Form State Finance Law Section 139-L

By submission of this bid, each Offerer and each person signing on behalf of any Offerer certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that the Offerer has implemented a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides annual sexual harassment prevention training to all of its employees. Such policy shall, at a minimum, meet the requirements of section two hundred one-g (201g) of the labor law.

Signature Date

If the above certification cannot be made, the Offerer must submit a signed statement below and/or attached detailing the reasons why the certification cannot be made.

Company Name:

Signature Date

Company Name:

Printed Name of Person Signing this Form

Title of Person Signing this Form

Printed Name of Person Signing this Form

New York State Required Certifications (page 8 of 10)

Freedom of Information Law Redaction Request Freedom of Information Law

New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (Public Officers Law, Article 6, Sections 84-90), available at: https:// www.dos.ny.gov/coog/foil2.html, promotes the public’s right to know the process of governmental decision- making and grants maximum public access to governmental records. Pursuant to Section 87(2)(d) of FOIL, a State agency may deny access to those portions of proposals or portions of a successful Offerer’s contract which are “trade secrets” or submitted to an agency by a commercial enterprise or derived from information obtained from a commercial enterprise and which, if disclosed, would cause substantial injury to the competitive position of the subject enterprise.

It is an Offerer‘s responsibility to consult an attorney with any questions the Offerer may have about New York State’s Freedom of Information Law. All work products in Offerer’s bid response may also be subject to FOIL disclosure.

The Offerer must provide to New York State or the contracting agency all information, records, and other written material it produces, possesses, or relies upon if such material is the object of a legitimate request to the New York State or the contracting agency pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law.

The Offerer should indicate below if there is specific information in an Offerer’s proposal that an Offerer claims to be proprietary and/or trade secret information that meets the definition set forth in Section 87(2)(d), the Offerer should provide a letter in its Administrative Proposal outlining any specific concerns regarding disclosure under the New York State Freedom of Information Law (Article 6 of the Public Officers Law).

Confidential, trade secret or proprietary materials as defined by the laws of the State of New York must be clearly marked and identified as such upon submission by the Offerer. The State will not honor any attempt by an Offerer either to designate its entire bid proposal as proprietary and/or to claim copyright protection for its entire proposal. Please note that all information that an Offerer may claim as proprietary, copyrighted or rights-reserved is not necessarily protected from disclosure under FOIL.

New York State’s or a contracting agency’s receipt/acceptance of the claimed materials does not constitute a determination on the exemption request, which determination will be made in accordance with statutory procedures.

Failure to identify the information which an Offerer believes should be protected by Section 87(2)(d) may result in such information being disclosed if a request is received.

Is the Offerer submitting a Freedom of Information Law Redaction request?

If Yes, Offerer should include the specific details of its request as part of the Offerer’s Administrative Proposal.

Signature Date

Offerer’s Name:

Yes No

Printed Name of Person Signing this Form

Title of Person Signing this Form https://www.dos.ny.gov/coog/foil2.html https://www.dos.ny.gov/coog/foil2.html

New York State Required Certifications (page 9 of 10)

Offerer’s Certification of Adherence to Executive Order No. 16 Prohibiting State Agencies and Authorities from Contracting with Businesses Conducting Business in Russia

Executive Order No. 16 provides that “all Affected State Entities are directed to refrain from entering into any new contract or renewing any existing contract with an entity conducting business operations in Russia.” The complete text of Executive Order No. 16 can be found here.

The Executive Order remains in effect while sanctions imposed by the federal government are in effect.

Accordingly, Offerers who may be excluded from award because of current business operations in Russia are nevertheless encouraged to respond to solicitations to preserve their contracting opportunities in case the sanctions are lifted during a solicitation or even after award in the case of some solicitations.

As defined in Executive Order No. 16, an “entity conducting business operations in Russia” means an institution or company, wherever located, conducting any commercial activity in Russia or transacting business with the Russian Government or with commercial entities headquartered in Russia or with their principal place of business in Russia in the form of contracting, sales, purchasing, investment, or any business partnership. Is Offerer an entity conducting business operations in Russia, as defined above? Please answer by checking one of the following boxes:

Signature Date

Offerer’s Name (legal entity)

1. No, Offerer does not conduct business operations in Russia within the meaning of Executive Order No. 16.

2a. Yes, Offerer conducts business operations in Russia within the meaning of Executive Order No. 16 but has taken steps to wind down business operations in Russia or is in the process of winding down business operations in Russia.

(Please provide a detailed description of the wind down process and a schedule for completion.)

2b. Yes, Offerer conducts business operations in Russia within the meaning of Executive Order No. 16 but only to the extent necessary to provide vital health and safety services within Russia or to comply with federal law, regulations, executive orders, or directives. (Please provide a detailed description of the services being provided or the relevant laws, regulations, etc.)

3. Yes, Offerer conducts business operations in Russia within the meaning of Executive Order No. 16

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that they are knowledgeable about the Offerer’s business and operations and that the answer provided herein is true to the best of their knowledge and belief.

Printed Name of Person Signing this Form https://www.governor.ny.gov/executive-order/no-16-prohibiting-state-agencies-and-authorities-contracting-businesses-conducting

New York State Required Certifications (page 10 of 10)

Offerer Assurance of No Conflict of Interest or Detrimental Effect

The Offerer proposing to provide services pursuant to this solicitation, as a contractor, joint venture contractor, subcontractor, or consultant, attests that its performance of the services outlined in this solicitation does not and will not create a conflict of interest with nor position the Offerer to breach any other contract currently in force with the State of New York. Furthermore, the Offerer attests that it will not act in any manner that is detrimental to any State project on which the Offerer is rendering services.

Specifically, the Offerer attests that:

1. The fulfillment of obligations by the Offerer, as proposed in the response, does not violate any existing contracts or agreements between the Offerer and the State;

2. The fulfillment of obligations by the Offerer, as proposed in the response, does not and will not create any conflict of interest, or perception thereof, with any current role or responsibility that the Offerer has regarding any existing contracts or agreements between the Offerer and the State;

3. The fulfillment of obligations by the Offerer, as proposed in the response, does not and will not compromise the Offerer’ s ability to carry out its obligations under any existing contracts between the Offerer and the State;

4. The fulfillment of any other contractual obligations that the Offerer has with the State will not affect or influence its ability to perform under any contract with the State resulting from this Solicitation;

5. During the negotiation and execution of any contract resulting from this Solicitation, the Offerer will not knowingly take any action or make any decision which creates a potential for conflict of interest or might cause a detrimental impact to the State including, but not limited to, any action or decision to divert resources from one State project to another;

6. In fulfilling obligations under each of its State contracts, including any contract which results from this Solicitation, the Offerer will act in accordance with the terms of each of its State contracts and will not knowingly take any action or make any decision which might cause a detrimental impact to the State including, but not limited to, any action or decision to divert resources from one State project to another;

7. No former officer or employee of the State who is now employed by the Offerer, nor any former officer or employee of the Offerer who is now employed by the State, has played a role with regard to the administration of this contract procurement in a manner that may violate section 73(8)(a) of the State Ethics Law; and

8. The Offerer has not and shall not offer to any employee, member or director of the State any gift, whether in the form of money, service, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or in any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence said employee, member or director, or could reasonably be expected to influence said employee, member or director, in the performance of the official duty of said employee, member or director or was intended as a reward for any official action on the part of said employee, member or director.

Offerer(s) responding to this Solicitation should note that the State recognizes that conflicts may occur in the future because an Offerer may have existing or new relationships. The State will review the nature of any such new relationship and reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause if, in its judgment, a real or potential conflict of interest cannot be cured.

Signature Date

Offerer’s Name (legal entity)

This form must be signed by an authorized executive or legal representative.

By, Name (please print)

Title

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

ST-220-CA

(12/11)

Contractor name

Contractor’s principal place of business City State ZIP code

Contractor’s mailing address (if different than above)

Contractor’s federal employer identification number (EIN) Contractor’s sales tax ID number (if different from contractor’s EIN)

Contractor’s telephone number Covered agency name

Covered agency address

of the above‑named contractor, that I am authorized to make this certification on behalf of such contractor, and I further certify that:

(Mark an X in only one box)

G The contractor has filed Form ST-220-TD with the Department of Taxation and Finance in connection with this contract and, to the best of contractor’s knowledge, the information provided on the Form ST-220-TD, is correct and complete.

and, to the best of the contractor’s knowledge, the information provided on that previously filed Form ST-220-TD, is correct and complete as of the current date, and thus the contractor is not required to file a new Form ST-220-TD at this time.

Sworn to this day of , 20

(sign before a notary public) (title)

For covered agency use only

Contract number or description

Estimated contract value over the full term of contract (but not including renewals)

Covered agency telephone number

For information, consult Publication 223, Questions and Answers Concerning Tax Law Section 5-a (see Need Help? on back).

Instructions

General information Tax Law section 5-a was amended, effective April 26, 2006. On or after that date, in all cases where a contract is subject to Tax Law section 5-a, a contractor must file (1) Form ST-220-CA, Contractor Certification to Covered Agency, with a covered agency, and

(2) Form ST-220-TD with the Tax Department before a contract may take effect. The circumstances when a contract is subject to section 5-a are listed in Publication 223, Q&A 3. See Need help?

for more information on how to obtain this publication. In addition, a contractor must file a new Form ST-220-CA with a covered agency before an existing contract with such agency may be renewed.

Note: Form ST-220-CA must be signed by a person authorized to make the certification on behalf of the contractor, and the acknowledgement on page 2 of this form must be completed before a notary public.

When to complete this form As set forth in Publication 223, a contract is subject to section 5-a, and you must make the required certification(s), if:

i. The procuring entity is a covered agency within the meaning of the statute (see Publication 223, Q&A 5);

ii. The contractor is a contractor within the meaning of the statute (see Publication 223, Q&A 6); and

iii. The contract is a contract within the meaning of the statute. This is the case when it (a) has a value in excess of $100,000 and (b) is a contract for commodities or services, as such terms are defined for purposes of the statute (see Publication 223, Q&A 8 and 9).

Furthermore, the procuring entity must have begun the solicitation to purchase on or after January 1, 2005, and the resulting contract must have been awarded, amended, extended, renewed, or assigned on or after April 26, 2006 (the effective date of the section 5-a amendments).

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Individual, Corporation, Partnership, or LLC Acknowledgment

On the day of in the year 20 , before me personally appeared , known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, who, being duly sworn by me did depose and say that he resides at , Town of , County of , State of ; and further that:

[Mark an X in the appropriate box and complete the accompanying statement.]

G (If an individual): _he executed the foregoing instrument in his/her name and on his/her own behalf.

G (If a corporation): _he is the of , the corporation described in said instrument; that, by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation, _he is authorized to execute the foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation for purposes set forth therein; and that, pursuant to that authority, _he executed the foregoing instrument in the name of and on behalf of said corporation as the act and deed of said corporation.

G (If a partnership): _he is a of , the partnership described in said instrument; that, by the terms of said partnership, _he is authorized to execute the foregoing instrument on behalf of the partnership for purposes set forth therein; and that, pursuant to that authority, _he executed the foregoing instrument in the name of and on behalf of said partnership as the act and deed of said partnership.

on behalf of the limited liability company for purposes set forth therein; and that, pursuant to that authority, _he executed the foregoing instrument in the name of and on behalf of said limited liability company as the act and deed of said limited liability company.

Notary Public

Registration No.

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Privacy notification The Commissioner of Taxation and Finance may collect and maintain personal information pursuant to the New York State Tax Law, including but not limited to, sections 5-a, 171, 171-a, 287, 308, 429, 475, 505, 697, 1096, 1142, and 1415 of that Law; and may require disclosure of social security numbers pursuant to 42 USC 405(c)(2)(C)(i).

This information will be used to determine and administer tax liabilities and, when authorized by law, for certain tax offset and exchange of tax information programs as well as for any other lawful purpose.

Information concerning quarterly wages paid to employees is provided to certain state agencies for purposes of fraud prevention, support enforcement, evaluation of the effectiveness of certain employment and training programs and other purposes authorized by law.

Failure to provide the required information may subject you to civil or criminal penalties, or both, under the Tax Law.

This information is maintained by the Manager of Document Management, NYS Tax Department, W A Harriman Campus, Albany NY 12227; telephone

(518) 457-5181.

Brief Description of VIT Title:

Vessel Inspection Technicians (VITs) are seasonal (May through November) employees working for the NYS Lake George Park Commission. VITs are assigned to staff and operate vessel inspection and decontamination stations within the Lake George Park for the purpose of educating boaters and preventing the spread of invasive species. VITs work primarily outside in varying weather conditions and are expected to be prepared for changes in weather.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must be 18 years of age

- High school diploma or GED

- Valid Driver's License

- Flexible schedule

- Reliable transportation

- Must have some familiarity with electronics such as cell phones and tablet computers

Illustrative Duties:

- Inspects vessels for invasive species prior to launch into Lake George.

o Records information regarding each inspection o Removes and applies vessel inspections certification seals on arriving or departing vessels.

o Performs vessel decontamination using high pressure hot water equipment (pressure washer)

- Provides educational boater information regarding Lake George.

- Conducts daily equipment checks and reports findings to supervisor.

- Maintains regional vessel inspections stations and surrounding areas in a neat and orderly fashion.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, drive, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions.

- Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

- Operating or utilizing equipment requiring…