OMH01-C102501-3650000 Q & A.pdf

This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-003) issued by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) for Willard Cemetery Grounds Keeping and Lawn Maintenance. The document indicates that no questions have been submitted for this solicitation, which covers grounds maintenance services for a 2.5-acre cemetery from May 1 to October 31 over a four-year contract period (5/1/2025 - 10/31/2029). The maintenance requirements include 14 annual mowings, bi-annual brush hogging, six edging/trimming sessions, and seasonal spring and fall cleanups at the Willard Cemetery in Seneca County, New York.

The procurement has zero percent set-aside goals for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), and Disadvantaged Owned Businesses. The contract will have fixed pricing for the first year with potential Consumer Price Index-based adjustments in subsequent years, not exceeding 3% annually. Proposals are due on May 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 10 AM EST. Bidders must register for the site visit by April 3, 2025, and submit any vendor questions by April 17, 2025. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation, including non-collusive bidding certification, vendor responsibility questionnaires, and insurance proof.