Various Plastic Containers - Washington Correctional Facility

This contract involves the supply of various plastic containers in multiple sizes, including 5-gallon, 15-gallon, 30-gallon, 55-gallon, 275-gallon, and 330-gallon capacities, intended for storing and shipping liquid products at the Washington Correctional Facility's Division of Industry (Corcraft) in Comstock, NY. The containers must comply with the requirements of Executive Order 4 when assembled for use with dilution control systems, ensuring safety and regulatory standards are met. Bidders have the option to submit proposals for individual lots or all items within a lot, but must bid on all items in a lot to be considered for award, which will be based on the grand total of the lot. The contract is set to run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030, and covers all counties in New York State. The solicitation, posted by the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, emphasizes that there are no set-aside goals for service-disabled veteran-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged-owned businesses, indicating an open competitive process. The response deadline is February 25, 2025, and the estimated contract value ranges from $50,000 to $200,000. The primary contact for this procurement is Melissa Jones, Contract Management Specialist, and the awarded vendor must have a history of similar contracts, with Bronstein Container, Co., Inc. being a known entity with recent relevant experience. The procurement aims to ensure the availability of compliant containers for use in the correctional facility’s operations across New York State.