Refuse and Recycling Removal for Buffalo Harbor State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is soliciting bids for solicitation number C003828 to provide solid waste and recycling removal services at Buffalo Harbor State Park. The contract spans a five year term from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing and maintaining containers and performing pickups at the Maintenance Parking Lot and Bait Shop. Specific requirements include twice weekly refuse pickup and weekly recycling pickup from May through October, with on call services from November through April, and annual on call pickups for a large refuse container at the Bait Shop. All operations must comply with state and local laws, and pickups are prohibited between 8:00pm and 7:00am. Award of the contract is based on the lowest grand total cost from a responsive and responsible vendor. Bidders must adhere to strict compliance standards, including New York Labor Law Article 9 for prevailing wages under schedule PRC Number 2026901844 and various state certifications regarding lobbying, gender based violence in the workplace, and business dealings in Russia. Contractors are encouraged to use recycled materials in packaging and must provide proof of insurance within ten business days of a tentative award. Invoices are to be submitted monthly to the designated payment office and must reference the contract number for audit by the State Comptroller.