Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM)

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking proposals for the administration of the Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM).

This RFP is for administration of the Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) which is one of eight (8) PRISMs across New York State. The geographic area within the PRISM boundaries includes Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Tompkins, Tioga, Steuben, Wayne, Yates, Cortland, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Onondaga, Ontario, Schuyler and Seneca Counties, although work across PRISM boundaries may be required from time to time. The mission of the Finger Lakes PRISM is as follows: “The Finger Lakes PRISM mission is to reduce the introduction, spread, and impact of invasive species within the Finger Lakes PRISM region through coordinated education, detection, prevention, and control measures.”

Pursuant to the State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, this RFP includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between a Governmental Entity and a Proposer during the procurement process. Further information about these requirements, including a copy of the new lobbying law, can be found at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/acpl/.

Proposers shall adhere to the NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION GUIDELINES REGARDING PERMISSIBLE CONTACTS DURING A PROCUREMENT AND THE PROHIBITION OF INAPPROPRIATE LOBBYING INFLUENCE.

All correspondence and/or questions relating to this RFP should be directed to the Department’s designated contact person.

Please note, telegraphic or other electronically transferred bids are not acceptable.