IFB 1219 NYS Certified Water Treatment Operator for Technical Services in Western Region (Reissue)
Cancelled State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2125867
- 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) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunity for Youth is requesting bids on technical services for water treatment operations at three facilities in the Western Region under IFB 1219, with bids due October 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. OCFS requires bidders to hold valid New York State Class "C" water treatment operator certifications—the essential qualification filter. The procurement carries a 30% MWBE participation goal (15% minority-owned, 15% women-owned) and a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business goal.
Scope spans system operation and maintenance for Class C-Community water supplies at three locations: OCFS Industry Residential Center (Rush, Monroe County; PWS #NY2701993), OCFS MacCormick Secure Center (Brooktondale, Tompkins County; PWS #NY5405797), and OCFS Taberg Residential Center (Taberg, Oneida County; PWS #NY3210747). Services include routine operation between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET, preventative maintenance, daily operational sampling, monthly water system operation reports, annual water quality reports, regulatory agency coordination, and emergency/callback services available 24/7 (capped at 240 annual hours). All work must comply with NYS Public Health Law Section 225 and 10 NYCRR Subpart 5-1, enforced by respective county health departments. Bidders must provide one monthly rate per facility and one hourly rate for emergency services; costs include travel, licenses, insurance, and administrative expenses. Eligible bidders must demonstrate minimum two years' experience in water treatment operations and maintenance; subcontracting up to 30% of work is permitted, with subcontracts exceeding $100,000 requiring OCFS written approval.
The contract term is five years with automatic 2% annual increases in years two through five. Anticipated contract start is November 1, 2025 through January 1, 2026. Prevailing wage applies per PRC# 2025004599 assigned by the New York Department of Labor. Bids must be submitted electronically to funding@ocfs.ny.gov with certifications, vendor responsibility questionnaires, MWBE utilization plans, background checks, and workers' compensation documentation. The bid remains firm for 180 days from submission.
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. 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 in Monroe, Oneida, and Tompkins counties. 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; Title 10, Subpart 5-1 of the New York State Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations (10 NYCRR Subpart 5-1), 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: 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 can be found at https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/contracts/awards/ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%
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