RFQ# OMH-24-04814 Bronx Water Fountains

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #OMH-24-04814 for the New York City Children's Center-Bronx Campus, seeking qualified contractors to furnish and install three water fountains in the Fresh Air Park's Yards. The specific locations include the School Yard, Pool Yard, and Recreational Yard near House One in building 37, located at 1300 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461. Contractors must provide wall-mounted, ADA-compliant bottle fillers with specific technical requirements, including corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction, freeze-resistant valves, and senso-activated bottle filling capabilities. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 27th, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with site visit registration forms due by March 26th, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Potential bidders may submit questions about the solicitation by April 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with OMH responding to all questions by April 10th, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is April 17th, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with bids to be submitted directly to Luke.eiswerth@omh.ny.gov.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and sub-contracting goals for diverse businesses, with a Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal of 16%, Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal of 14%, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal of 6%. There are no specific restrictions on Disadvantaged Owned businesses for this contract. The project is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, and it will cover all New York State counties. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the documentation, the procurement will result in a one-time purchase order with an anticipated start date of "ASAP" after contract award. The evaluation criteria will focus on the reasonableness of price and vendor selection justification, with an emphasis on contractors who can conform to the facility's rules and regulations to ensure children's safety. Successful bidders will be required to provide current worker's compensation, disability benefits insurance, and general liability insurance certificates, and must comply with New York State procurement lobbying laws and prevailing wage requirements.