# New York State Contract Reporter #2140075

Accessible transportation for OPWDD Day Habilitation programs

**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** 2140075
**NAICS:** 485991

OPWDD is seeking contractors to provide accessible, route-based transportation for people attending state-operated Day Habilitation programs across multiple New York regions.
- **Government buyer:** New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Contract Management Unit, on behalf of the Broome, Capital District, Central NY, Finger Lakes, Taconic, and Western NY Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices (DDSOOs).
- **Service requested:** Weekday, round-trip transportation for Day Habilitation participants and OPWDD staff between residences or other approved origins and program sites. Services cover listed programs in the six DDSOO regions; vendors may bid on individual programs.
  - Service is generally required Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and emergency closures; planning estimates are 250 transport days per program per year.
  - Routes are generally dedicated to each Day Habilitation program. Each route must take no more than 60 minutes each way.
- **Accessibility and staffing:** Vehicles must meet riders’ needs, including wheelchair lifts and securement. Contractors must provide at least one attendant per route; additional attendants may be requested and priced separately.
- **Award and qualifications:** OPWDD may make multiple awards based on the lowest estimated annual total cost per program. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience with at least three work references and provide required qualifications, financial resources, and insurance.
- **Cost consideration:** Annual price adjustments may be requested subject to OPWDD approval and a maximum increase of 3% per year.
- **OEMs, products, and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or prospective transportation vendors are identified. No product part numbers or fixed product quantities apply.

### Description

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is soliciting sealed bids for transportation services for participants and staff in state-operated Day Habilitation Programs. The work includes route-based round-trip transportation between participants’ residences and program sites throughout the listed New York State counties. Bidders must provide references, demonstrate relevant experience and financial resources, and provide applicable insurance; at least three work references verifying three years of relevant experience are requested. Multiple contracts may be awarded to responsible, responsive bidders offering the lowest estimated annual total cost per Day Hab, and prevailing wage does not apply.

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