Amendment to Contract for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Support with Upper Susquehanna Coalition

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking approval to amend an existing contract (C012193 A1) with the Upper Susquehanna Coalition through the Tioga County Soil & Water Conservation District to continue supporting efforts related to the Chesapeake Bay Restoration initiative. This amendment is based on a sole-source award, indicating that the Upper Susquehanna Coalition is the exclusive recipient for this project, which aims to enhance environmental restoration activities across all counties in New York State. The contract, originally established on October 1, 2021, is set to run through August 31, 2026, with the current amendment request ending on August 6, 2025. The contract falls under the NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other support services, and involves a budget range between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The project’s primary location spans all counties within New York State, emphasizing a statewide scope. The contract management contact is Adam Orlando, a Contract Management Specialist at the DEC, who can be reached via email for further inquiries. This amendment underscores the state's commitment to environmental restoration efforts, specifically targeting Chesapeake Bay health and water quality improvements through a streamlined, single-source procurement process.