Central NY 2026-2031 Community Snow and Slush Removal and Ice Control Services In Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga Counties

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Contract Management Unit is soliciting sealed bids for Community Snow and Slush Removal and Ice Control Services across 48 community residential sites serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga Counties for the 2026-2031 contract period. The procurement encompasses snow and slush removal, ice control, and de-icing activities organized into 14 geographic clusters, which bidders may bid on individually or in combination. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of two years of relevant experience, provide verifiable references, and possess adequate financial resources and applicable insurance coverage. The contract requires compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including prevailing wage requirements under New York Labor Law Article 8, with contractors mandated to register with the New York State Department of Labor and submit certified payroll documentation with invoices. Pricing is structured as a seasonal cost spread equally over six monthly installments from December through May, with awards made to the responsible and responsive contractor offering the lowest Total Combined Cost Per Season per cluster. Key deadlines include April 21, 2026 for the final date to submit questions, April 28, 2026 for official responses, May 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM for sealed bid submission (via Microsoft Teams), anticipated award notification on May 26, 2026, and contract commencement on October 1, 2026.

No specific set-asides or contracting goals are established for this procurement, with zero percent targets for Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation. Multiple incumbent contractors have previously been awarded identical or substantially similar contracts, including Ace Lawn Care, Anthony M. Pauldine General Contractors Inc., Charles D. Stahl Sales and Service Inc., Fischer Outdoor Services LLC, Garr Property Services LLC, Mr. SealGood LLC, Final Touch Roes Lawncare LLC, Stace Backhoe & Trucking Inc., Upstate Lawn and Landscape Inc., and Northern Wolf Property Maintenance LLC. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance and general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $2,000,000 for property damage. The contract includes potential annual price adjustments not exceeding 3.0 percent based on the Consumer Price Index. Bidders are required to visit all sites they wish to bid on and meet with House Managers to understand specific requirements, and all bids must be submitted through the New York State vendor system with electronic invoicing. The specific budget or award value range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents provided.