Pressure Washing Services

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive pressure washing services for its Troy and Malta, NY campuses through Bid No. 4018. The solicitation requires an experienced vendor to perform pressure washing on building exteriors, sidewalks, plazas, retaining walls, and other surfaces, with specific objectives including removal of dirt, mold, mildew, algae, efflorescence, graffiti, and surface stains. Bidders must have a service location within 60 miles of HVCC and demonstrate a minimum of three years of commercial pressure washing experience. The contract will initially run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential extensions for two additional one-year terms. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 pm DST on October 17, 2025, and can be submitted electronically through the Bonfire website, in-person, or by mail. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, pricing, experience, and ability to meet prevailing wage requirements and environmental safety standards.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but emphasizes equal opportunity and affirmative action principles. Contractors must provide a comprehensive insurance certificate with coverage limits including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, naming Hudson Valley Community College, State University of New York, and Rensselaer County as additional insured parties. Bidders are required to submit a Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, references (preferably from educational institutions), and detailed pricing information including hourly rates for laborers, equipment operators, and foremen. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid form requires unit pricing for services on a per square foot basis, with provisions for material markup percentages and comprehensive cost breakdowns. The college reserves the right to reject any bid that is mathematically incorrect, incomplete, or non-compliant with specified requirements, maintaining flexibility in the vendor selection process.