Certified Grade IIA Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #2024-01-GRO) for a Certified Grade IIA Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator at the Groveland Correctional Facility located in Sonyea, NY. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to maintain proper control and responsible charge of a Grade IIA Waste Water Treatment facility in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code. Specific service categories include Monday-Friday shifts (estimated 265 days/year), Saturday-Sunday shifts (estimated 25 days/year), Holiday shifts (estimated 11 days/year), and on-call coverage within two hours of notification (estimated 14 days/year). The contract requires a certified operator who can manage all systems within the facility's buildings, with comprehensive responsibilities for waste water treatment operations. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM, with bidder questions due by November 14, 2024, and DOCCS responses expected by November 18, 2024. The final bid submission deadline is December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with a contract term of two years and the option for two additional one-year extensions.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designations for service-disabled veterans, minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged businesses, with all subcontracting goals set at 0%. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive hourly rates covering all labor, materials, supplies, transportation, licenses, insurance, administrative costs, and fees. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the contract indicates no business entities have been awarded identical or substantially similar contracts in the past five years. The solicitation encourages the utilization of New York State businesses in contract performance. Pricing will be evaluated based on the complete rate structure across all service categories, with bidders required to provide rates for all lines to be considered responsive. The contract will be executed through Montgomery County, with the primary location being the Groveland Correctional Facility in Livingston County. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing requirements suggest a thorough financial evaluation of proposed services.