Snow Removal Services

The New York State Office of Mental Health is requesting bids for snow and ice removal services at Rockland Psychiatric Center's Hudson River locations (main campus, two residential homes, one clinic, and one unoccupied residential location in Poughkeepsie) under IFB 26-070, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a mandatory site visit on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The procurement carries MWBE participation goals of 16% for Minority-Owned Businesses and 14% for Women-Owned Businesses, plus a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business goal.

The contractor must maintain 24-hour operational readiness across all sites and respond within one hour of notification from the Plant Superintendent or Campus Safety. Snow accumulation on roadways, parking lots, and walkways must not exceed three inches, with final cleanup required within five hours after storm completion. Only salt is permitted for surface treatment unless the facility requests otherwise; the contractor must provide and store all salt/sand off-site. The scope includes travel routes for clients, staff, vendors, visitors, and facility safety vehicles. All work is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements under Prevailing Rate Case number 2026901685.

The contract term is five years, with an anticipated start date of November 2, 2026. The bid is structured on estimated yearly service occurrences of 40 events at the main campus and 20 events at the bus stop sidewalk along Cheney Drive, multiplied across the five-year term. Award will go to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest total bid amount while meeting all mandatory requirements. Written questions are due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with answers published by September 24, 2026. Site visit registration must be submitted by September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit three business references, an EEO Staffing Plan, workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance documentation, and the Offeror's Affirmation of Compliance with OMH Procurement Lobbying Guidelines. Electronic bids should be sent to Bids@omh.ny.gov. The protest deadline is seven business days after the non-select letter date.