2027 - 2031 Janitorial Services for Offices in Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), acting on behalf of the Taconic Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO), is requesting bids for janitorial services at seven locations across Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties under IFB TA 093026, with bids due September 30, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements apply to this five-year contract (2027–2031), and one contract will be awarded to service all locations.

The scope covers daily trash removal and high-touch disinfection; weekly light switch, door handle, and surface disinfection; monthly dusting, window cleaning, and baseboard washing; and quarterly wall dusting and ceiling light cover cleaning. Services are delivered five days per week under two schedules: after-hours (after 4:00 PM and before 8:00 AM) at Wassaic-based locations and daytime (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) at remote offices. The seven facilities total 87,790 square feet: Building 58/Dental Clinic (48,297 sq ft), Work Control Center (8,101 sq ft), HIM Office (916 sq ft), 38 Firemen's Way Office (11,645 sq ft), Putnam Office (3,632 sq ft), Columbia DDSO Office (4,436 sq ft), and Ulster DDSO Office (10,763 sq ft). The contractor must furnish all materials, equipment, and supplies except paper products, hand soap, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Pricing must cover both Tier 1 (routine tasks) and Tier 2 (floor stripping/waxing and carpet cleaning, subject to prior written approval). Compliance with New York State Executive Order 22 regarding environmentally preferred cleaning products is required. Criminal history record checks are required for employees with consumer contact.

The incumbent contractors are Paramount Services Group and Complete Business Solutions. Award will go to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest total combined estimated annual cost; ties are resolved by random selection. Questions are due September 2, 2026. Evaluation and award notification are anticipated for October 14, 2026, with contract commencement on January 1, 2027. The New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire is mandatory; submission is required through the VendRep System or in printed format.