New York State Contract Reporter #2138739

Sole Source Safety Support Services for Longhorned Beetle Surveys on LIRR Rail Lines

This opportunity involves the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets seeking specialized safety support for longhorned beetle field surveys along MTA-LIRR rail lines in Nassau County, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Contracts & Purchasing division - OEMs and Vendors: - Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) (service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - LIRR flagmen support for longhorned beetle field surveys - Service includes reimbursement for LIRR flagmen to ensure safety during survey operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only LIRR can provide flagmen for safety on their rail lines - Services limited to Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY - Focus on safety and security for field survey teams - Exempt from advertising due to exemption approval from the Office of the State Comptroller

Description

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets intends to contract with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to reimburse LIRR flagmen for supporting longhorned beetle field surveys at MTA-LIRR rail lines in Nassau County. This contract is pursuant to an exemption approved by the Office of the State Comptroller. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The procurement is a sole source exemption and is not open for competitive bidding.

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