2027-2032 Roof Gutter and Downspout Cleaning and Maintenance in Nassau and Suffolk Counties

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Contract Management Unit, on behalf of Long Island Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office, is soliciting sealed bids for roof gutter and downspout cleaning and maintenance services across 74 sites in Nassau and Suffolk Counties under IFB LI 102726, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a question deadline of October 6, 2026. Multiple contracts may be awarded, with each of eight regions evaluated separately; bidders may propose for one or multiple regions.

Contractors must visit each site three times annually (April, September, and November between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays only) to perform debris removal, system flushing, component securing, hardware and screen replacement, and routine minor maintenance in compliance with New York State building codes and OSHA regulations. All labor, materials, hardware, and equipment are contractor-supplied. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience and submit three work references verifying that qualification. Prevailing Wage applies; all contractors and subcontractors must register with the New York State Department of Labor under Labor Law Section 220-i before bid submission. Home Improvement Licenses from Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs and Suffolk County Division of Consumer Affairs are required before contract award. Minimum insurance requirements include workers' compensation and general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with the State named as additional insured.

The initial contract term runs 2027 through 2032 (five years). Pricing remains constant for year one; annual adjustments are permitted 30–60 days before each anniversary, capped at 3.0 percent based on CPI-U and subject to OPWDD discretion. Payment follows actual services rendered, invoiced within 30 days with signed job tickets. The incumbent contractor is DMJ Services, Inc. DBA CMS, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. Award is anticipated November 16, 2026, with contract start March 25, 2027. Bids must include the New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (mandatory for contracts valued at $100,000 or more) and proof of Department of Labor registration. Bid opening is conducted via Microsoft Teams.