Administer Catskill Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM)

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking requests for proposals for the administration of the Catskill Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM). This RFP would allow continuation of this important service contract as part of the Department’s Statewide Invasive Species Program. The existing Contract to administer this PRISM expires December 31, 2026. This RFP is to result in a service contract to administer the Catskill PRISM for a period of five years. There are 8 PRISMs throughout NYS which are partnerships of diverse stakeholders with the goal of working together for effective invasive species management on the landscape level. They deliver strategic invasive species management activities in coordination with other invasive species implementation objectives. Administration of the 8 PRISMs in NYS is an Invasive Species Council priority, as outlined in the 2005 Task Force Report, 2011 Strategy, and Environmental Conservation Law 9-1701/10. The mission of the Long Island PRISM is as follows: “To conserve biodiversity, wildlife habitat, recreational resources, scenic quality, and crop production, while protecting human health and safety, by facilitating cooperation and coordination among landowners and land managers to reduce the threat of invasive species.” Pursuant to the State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, this RFP includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between a Governmental Entity and an Offeror during the procurement process. Further information about these requirements, including a copy of the new lobbying law, can be found at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/acpl/. Proposers shall adhere to the NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION GUIDELINES REGARDING PERMISSIBLE CONTACTS DURING A PROCUREMENT AND THE PROHIBITION OF INAPPROPRIATE LOBBYING INFLUENCE. All correspondence and/or questions relating to this RFP procurement should be directed to the Department’s designated contact person. Please note, telegraphic or other electronically transferred bids are not acceptable. Issue Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 Questions accepted until: Monday, November 16, 2026 COB Questions Provided By: Friday, November 20, 2026 COB Bid Opening Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 11AM Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%