Trash removal and Recycling

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) for Rockland Psychiatric Center is seeking a temporary agreement with Interstate Waste for trash removal and recycling services located in Orangeburg, Rockland County. This is a single-source procurement that has received approval from the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), with a specific contract term spanning from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement is being conducted under the New York State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, which govern the Procurement Lobbying Act. The solicitation is currently in a restricted period that will conclude upon formal OSC approval of the contractual agreement. No competitive bidding process is being conducted, as Interstate Waste has been identified as the sole recipient of this award. The advertisement for this opportunity will remain active until February 21, 2025, providing potential stakeholders an opportunity to review the procurement details.

The procurement appears to be specifically designated for Interstate Waste without competitive alternatives, suggesting no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. As a sole-source procurement, traditional competitive evaluation criteria are not applicable in this instance. The contract is geographically limited to Rockland County, specifically servicing the Rockland Psychiatric Center location in Orangeburg, New York. While specific budget details are not provided, the procurement is for essential waste management services critical to the facility's operations. No information is presented regarding incumbent vendor history beyond the current selection of Interstate Waste, nor are there details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement represents a straightforward service agreement for trash and recycling collection services for a defined one-year period.