Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2139479
OPWDD Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance Across Four New York Counties
Posted
September 30, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
2139479
NAICS
561730
OPWDD is seeking seasonal lawn care and grounds maintenance for residential sites across four northern New York counties. - Government buyer: New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Contract Management Unit, on behalf of the Sunmount Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO). - Scope: Eight geographic service clusters cover sites in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties. Work includes spring and fall cleanup and approximately 25 mowing and trimming visits per season at each site. - Grounds work: Remove leaves and debris; repair or reseed lawns and add mulch as needed; trim hedges and shrubs; and perform specified weeding. The contractor supplies labor, materials, and equipment. - Requirements: Prevailing-wage requirements apply, and certified payroll must accompany invoices. Bidders must show at least two years of relevant experience, provide references, and meet applicable insurance and financial-resource requirements. - Term and pricing: The anticipated contract term is five years, with seasonal services generally running from mid-April through October. Initial-year prices remain constant; later annual adjustments may be requested and are capped at 3% per year. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product brands, or prospective vendors are named. No equipment or other products are separately itemized.
Description
OPWDD’s Contract Management Unit for Sunmount DDSOO is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide lawn care and maintenance at various locations in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties. Work includes spring and fall cleanup and regular mowing. Bidders must provide references verifying at least two years of relevant experience and meet requirements for references, experience, financial resources, and applicable insurance; prevailing wage applies. The award will go to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest Annual Estimated Cost.