IFB 1185 NYS Certified Water Treatment Operator for Technical Services
Awarded State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2122756
- State
- New York
- Responses due
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- Point of contact
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- Director of Contracts funding@ocfs.ny.gov (518) 486-7224
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About this opportunity
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1185 to procure NYS Certified Water Treatment Operators for technical services across multiple juvenile justice facilities in two geographical regions: Eastern and Western. The procurement seeks Class "C" certified water treatment operators to perform system operation and maintenance for water supply plants and infrastructure at facilities in counties including Columbia, Orange, Dutchess, Monroe, Tompkins, and Oneida. Specific technical services must strictly adhere to NYS Public Health Law Section 225 and NYS Department of Health State regulations, with operators responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual water treatment tasks including system maintenance, sampling, reporting, and equipment inspections. The bid is due on June 26, 2025, by 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract start date between September 1 and November 1, 2025, and a five-year contract term. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience in water treatment operations and maintenance, provide monthly and emergency/call-back service rates, and submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to manage water treatment at these facilities.
The solicitation includes significant opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), with specific participation goals of 30% (15% MBE, 15% WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals of 6%. Contractors must provide their own chemicals and materials, perform background checks on personnel, and maintain strict confidentiality. The contract will feature an automatic 2% annual increase starting in the second contract year, with a Prevailing Rate Case Number (PRC# 2025004599) assigned by the NYS Department of Labor. For the Eastern Region, the awarded contractor is Yaws Environmental Process Control, located in Interlaken, NY, with a monthly rate of $3,500 and an emergency hourly rate of $150. The total five-year contract value is estimated at $843,053.04, which includes the 2% annual increases. Bidders must also comply with various state procurement regulations, including having a sexual harassment prevention policy, annual employee training, and certifications regarding Russian business operations.
Opportunity text
The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to provide technical services related to water treatment at various OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunity for Youth (DJJOY) facility water plants throughout the state. OCFS is seeking NYS certified Water Treatment Operators (specifically Class "C" operators) to perform technical services and emergency/call back services related to water treatment to OCFS operated facilities throughout the state. There are two separate geographical regions designated in this opportunity, and as a result, there will be up to two separate awards made. Responders may bid on one or both geographical regions. The required technical services consist of system operation and maintenance in connection with water supply plants, systems, and infrastructure. Services must be performed in strict accordance with NYS Public Health Law Section 225, NYS Department of Health State regulations Title 10 State Sanitary Code - Part 5-1, Public Water System, and as enforced by the respective local county department of health where each facility is located. A Prevailing Rate Case Number (PRC# 2025004599 - Water Treatment Operators) has been assigned to the project by the NYS Department of Labor. OCFS water plant operations, corresponding facilities, and facility locations where water treatment services are to be delivered include: Eastern Geographical Region OCFS Brookwood Secure Center and Program Annex; located at 419 County Road 29, Claverack, NY 12513, Columbia County, NY 12513. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY1000238 and requires one certified Class "C" water treatment operator. OCFS Goshen Secure Center; located at 97 Cross Road, Goshen, NY 10924, Orange County, NY 10924. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY3503040 and requires one certified Class "C" water treatment operator. OCFS Red Hook Residential Center (aka Parker Training Academy); located at Turkey Hill Road, Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY 12571. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY1325003, and requires one certified Class "C" water treatment operator. Western Geographical Region OCFS Industry Residential Center; located at 629 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, Monroe County, NY 12528. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY2701993 and requires one certified Class "C" water treatment operator. OCFS MacCormick Secure Center; located at 300 S Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817, Tompkins County, NY 14817. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY5405797 and requires one certified Class "C" water treatment operator. OCFS Taberg Residential Center (aka Taberg-Annville); located at 10011 Taberg-Florence Road, Taberg, Oneida County, NY 14817. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY3210747 and requires one certified Class "C" water treatment operator. Please refer to Attachment 5 - County Sampling Requirements per Facility. Work performed by offeror's designated employee or subcontractor shall be done consistent with prescribed standards by US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and as outlined in Section 3.2. Please refer to the IFB document located on the "Documents" tab for additional information and submission requirements. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Prior awards with YAWS Environmental Process Control, Inc. can be found at https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/contracts/awards/ Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00%
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