Exemption Notice - Linen Services

***THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS***  The Office of Mental Health (OMH)  has been approved by the Office of the State Comptroller’s to amend an existing St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center contract with Syracuse Linen Supply, Inc. for the period of 6/1/2024 – 8/31/2024 via a Single Source Contract to pay outstanding invoices for services provided.  The contract is critical for the daily function of the facility as well as for the health and Safety of the patients and staff that are at the facility. This is for an increase in funds only, the term of the contract is not changing. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. OMH oversees New York State’s large, multi-faceted public mental health system. It directly operates twenty-three (23) inpatient Psychiatric Centers (“Hospitals” or “Facilities”), and regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, which are operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. The 23 OMH-operated inpatient Psychiatric Centers employ about 15,000 medical, clinical, administrative, and support staff. The inpatient care delivery system consists of Nurse Stations (wards) at each hospital. There are also about 155 licensed outpatient program locations (units) statewide, including clinics and specialized outpatient programs such as Assertive Community Treatment, Continuing Day Treatment, and Children’s Day Treatment. OMH also operates licensed residential programs throughout the State. OMH operates as one system with adult, children, forensic, and research services provided on an inpatient, outpatient, and residential basis to a mostly indigent population. The St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center (SLPC) provides a comprehensive range of services, including, but not limited to crisis intervention, individual & group counseling, task & skill training and recreational therapy. They serve several of are Northern counties (St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Franklin, Essex, Lewis, and Clinton), many of which are rural, and would have limited access to mental health services without SLPC and its outpatient clinics. Laundry/Linen Services are essential to the operation of our OMH facilities. While some are able to receive this vital service via the NYS Industries for the Disabled, or the Office of General Services (OGS) Laundry and Linen Statewide contract, due to SLPC’s remote location in Ogdensburg, NY, there are a limited number of providers willing to go this far north. Therefore, it is essential that we extend this contract while we procure another long-term agreement. Any lapse in services would directly impact the health and safety of our clients and staff. Reason for advertising exemption: Single Source Award recipient: Syracuse Linen Supply, Inc. Any questions or comments regarding this notice of sole-source, single-source, or procurement otherwise exempt from advertising in the NYS Contract Reporter should be directed to the contact person listed for the contracting agency or public authority. Ad end date:09/11/2024 ***THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS*** Contract term: 6/1/2024 - 8/31/2024 County(ies): St. Lawrence Location: St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center