CR Number: 2105183 OPWDD's Contract Management Unit on behalf of Finger Lakes DDSOO is soliciting sealed bids from responsible and qualified contractors to perform Lawn Care and Maintenance Services at various residential homes located in Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, and Wayne Counties. The scope of work includes but not limited to Spring Cleanup, weeding, mulching, mowing, trimming, and Fall Cleanup. All labor, materials, and equipment necessary to professionally complete the service are to be supplied by the contractor. The Contractor shall not not assign or sub-contract all or any part of said work without the express written permission of OPWDD's Business Office Administration. References, experience, financial resources, and applicable insurances are required. The bidder or its principals must be able to provide references that verify they have 2 years of relevant experience. Lawn Care and Maintenance services detailed in this Scope of Work will be paid by one seasonal price, spread out over six (6) equal installments. It is the Bidders obligation to visit any and all sites they wish to bid on. OPWDD will make no allowance or concession to the Bidder for any alleged misunderstanding or deception because of quality, character, location, or other conditions. It is the responsibility of the bidder to know the site(s) requirements based upon the service being requested. The telephone number for each site has been provided. It is the Bidders responsibility to set up an appointment with each House Manager to determine the specific requirements of all aspects of the sites in relation to the service to be provided. Final Date for Receipt of Questions 12 January 2024 Questions that are emailed must be submitted via email address to eny.nyc.li.contracthub@opwdd.ny.gov, and should reference the IFB title name and number in the subject line of the email. All proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following information clearly displayed on the exterior of the packaging: Bidder's name and address; "Sealed Bid" with the IFB title; Proposal Due Date