IFB 1185 NYS Certified Water Treatment Operator for Technical Services

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to provide technical services related to water treatment at various OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunity for Youth (DJJOY) facility water plants throughout the state. OCFS is seeking NYS certified Water Treatment Operators (specifically Class “C” operators) to perform technical services and emergency/call back services related to water treatment to OCFS operated facilities throughout the state. 

There are two separate geographical regions designated in this opportunity, and as a result, there will be up to two separate awards made.  Responders may bid on one or both geographical regions.  

The required technical services consist of system operation and maintenance in connection with water supply plants, systems, and infrastructure. Services must be performed in strict accordance with NYS Public Health Law Section 225, NYS Department of Health State regulations Title 10 State Sanitary Code – Part 5-1, Public Water System, and as enforced by the respective local county department of health where each facility is located.

A Prevailing Rate Case Number (PRC# 2025004599 - Water Treatment Operators) has been assigned to the project by the NYS Department of Labor.

OCFS water plant operations, corresponding facilities, and facility locations where water treatment services are to be delivered include:

Eastern Geographical Region

• OCFS Brookwood Secure Center and Program Annex; located at 419 County Road 29, Claverack, NY 12513, Columbia County, NY 12513. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY1000238 and requires one certified Class “C” water treatment operator.
• OCFS Goshen Secure Center; located at 97 Cross Road, Goshen, NY 10924, Orange County, NY 10924. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY3503040 and requires one certified Class “C” water treatment operator.
• OCFS Red Hook Residential Center (aka Parker Training Academy); located at Turkey Hill Road, Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY 12571. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY1325003, and requires one certified Class “C” water treatment operator.

Western Geographical Region

• OCFS Industry Residential Center; located at 629 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, Monroe County, NY 12528. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY2701993 and requires one certified Class “C” water treatment operator.
• OCFS MacCormick Secure Center; located at 300 S Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817, Tompkins County, NY 14817. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY5405797 and requires one certified Class “C” water treatment operator.
• OCFS Taberg Residential Center (aka Taberg-Annville); located at 10011 Taberg-Florence Road, Taberg, Oneida County, NY 14817. This facility includes a C-Community water system, #NY3210747 and requires one certified Class “C” water treatment operator.

Please refer to Attachment 5 - County Sampling Requirements per Facility. Work performed by offeror’s designated employee or subcontractor shall be done consistent with prescribed standards by US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and as outlined in Section 3.2.

Please refer to the IFB document located on the "Documents" tab for additional information and submission requirements.