Hazardous Waste Removal

This contract, issued by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH), is for hazardous waste removal services at the New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) located at 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY. The contractor is responsible for the safe and compliant removal of hazardous material waste generated at NYSPI, which operates as a Small Quantity Generator with a maximum of 350 pounds of hazardous waste per pickup and less than 1 pound of acutely hazardous waste per pickup. Services will cover 15 to 24 satellite and central accumulation locations within the main facility. The contract period extends from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029, and applies statewide to all New York counties. There are no subcontracting participation goals for minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or disadvantaged businesses. The procurement process is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB-23-163) with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis, emphasizing responsiveness and responsibility rather than subjective evaluation criteria. All bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit, register in advance, and submit detailed bid packages including pricing quote sheets, non-collusive bidding certificates, business references, and vendor responsibility questionnaires. The contract contains typical provisions for compliance with EPA and state hazardous waste regulations under EPA ID NYR000030130 and includes addenda clarifying submission deadlines and bidder instructions. No specific packaging or shipping instructions are stated, and the contractor’s performance will be monitored primarily through regulatory compliance and adherence to contract terms. While payment and invoicing details are managed by the NYS OMH, explicit instructions on invoicing methods or contact information for contracting representatives are not included. The contract documentation underscores the importance of regulatory adherence, timely hazardous waste removal, and fulfillment of administrative requirements to ensure safe operations at NYSPI over the five-year period.