Single Source Procurement

Eradication efforts to ensure that feral swine do not become permanently established in New York State.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services (USDA-WS) program has the expertise, experience, capability, and resources in place to lead feral swine eradication efforts in New York State. USDA-WS has been conducting some of this eradication work in New York since January. USDA-WS is nationally involved in the management, research, disease surveillance, and emergency response for diseases associated with support from USDA Veterinary Services. USDA-WS has conducted similar feral swine control operations in many other states.

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Collection and processing of fishery dependent data collected from NYS licensed fisherman and dealers and to gather biological fish samples and enter that data into the biological sampling database.

Cornell University Cooperative Extension Marine Program (CCE) has the expertise, capability and resources in place to carry out the tasks necessary to collect and process fishery dependent data submitted by state fishers. CCE has performed this type of data processing and data entry for the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Department and is extremely qualified to perform this type of work. CCE's staff have participated in training sessions for fisherman in the use of vessel trip reports, distributed fishing logbooks and participate in fishery quota meetings. In addition to its technical ability to process collected data, CCE's rapport with the local fishing community provides the Department unique access to local fisherman and valuable opportunities to interact with the fishing community.

New York Citizen's Statewide Assessment Program (CSLAP)

The New York Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. (NYSFOLA) will implement the New York Citizen's Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP). CSLAP is specified in Environmental Conservation Law Article 17-0305 (Establishment of a program to monitor water quality by private citizens under the direction of the Department.) Trained citizen monitors from more than 120 lake associations are used to collect biweekly water samples and lake information from May through October. These lake associations are NYSFOLA members. The Department has worked cooperatively with NYSFOLA in the development, implementation and continued operation of the New York CSLAP for the past 25 years.

Fish Collection in the St. Lawrence River Region

The Department requires the collection of fish samples as part of a comprehensive assessment of environmental contaminants in fish in the St. Lawrence River area of concern. Many of the fish collection sites are located on reservation lands of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT). The SRMT has provided similar fish collection services to the Department in the past. They have experienced staff and the proper equipment to perform the sampling to the quality standards required by the project.

Winsor Solutions, Inc. was awarded a contract with the DEC to consolidate, update and broaden the functionality of several legacy computer systems used to support the management of solid hazardous waste information. A new data system, eSMART (the electronic special assessment, manifest, annual reporting, regulatory fee tracking system) was developed and continues to be expanded to meet business needs through a phased approach to system development. DEC must continue development efforts to accomplish the work envisioned under the current contract which, due to funding obstacles, resource constraints, evolving information technology, and IT Transformation at the state level, have been delayed.

Windsor Solutions, Inc. has been closely involved with the conceptualization, design and implementation of the eSMART system. Windsor Solutions, Inc. has significant and long standing knowledge of DEC's information technology operations and complex information infrastructure, and they have previously worked with the agency to build custom information systems to support several environmental programs.

Trail Maintenance in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves

The mission of the Adirondack Mountain Club's Trails Program is to promote land stewardship through the development and maintenance of a quality, all-encompassing trail system, while encouraging responsible use of New York State's Forest Preserve, parks and other wild lands and waters. With this mission in mind, ADK has spent thousands of dollars of its own funding to augment State resources. ADK provides the State with a unique ability to leverage private funds through a network of local volunteers.

The Department will amend and extend contract C006309 in order to continue to fund the following education and conservation programs: the Hudson Valley Program, the Adirondack Park Program, and the Backcountry Stewards Program. The amendment does not add any additional services, but rather provides funding for the programs currently operating under the contract.

SCA is a non-profit organization that the Department has partnered with since 1999. This partnership was most recently formalized under C006309. The contract allows the SCA to provide the Department with student conservation interns at a considerable cost savings.

The Contract with the Riverkeeper, Inc. is one of four contracts related to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service toward the completion of the "Forest Infrastructure Tools for Urban Communities" project. Riverkeeper, Inc. will perform the second pilot project which focuses on Newtown Creek in New York City. The second pilot project will employ the same techniques developed under the first pilot project, as well as outreach and education to the surrounding communities.

Riverkeeper is the only local organization in possession of the technical information and organizational structure required to manage such a project.

Delegation of Water Quality Program functions

NYS Environmental Conservation Law provides the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation with the ability to delegate certain duties and functions to appropriate governmental entities. This contract delegates certain tasks to the County Health Department related to water quality programs, including septic tank approval, inspection programs, plan and specification review and complaint investigations.

DECALS (monthly base operations, maintenance, fulfillment, hosting, supplies & materials, etc.)

Verizon Business is the current service provider. This extension allows DECALS to continue operating until a new competitively bid contract is put in place.

Pesticides-related water quality monitoring program

The New York State Water Resources Institute of Cornell University has developed a county-wide template for collecting groundwater samples to determine the impact to water quality from pesticide use in New York State. Cornell is uniquely qualified to perform the water quality program due to its association with Cornell Cooperative Extension offices and its excellent working relationship with the County Soil and Water Conservation Districts and County Water Quality Committees.

The Contract with the Gaia Institute is one of four contracts related to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service toward the completion of the "Forest Infrastructure Tools for Urban Communities" project. The Gaia Institute completed the first pilot project, which includes the design and installation of storm water street trees and green spaces in priority areas.

The Gaia Institute began the project, located in the Bronx-area of New York with funding from NYC DEP. The design work funded by NYC DEP is currently 75% complete, and includes the design of enhanced tree pits, including storm chambers. These tree pits are critical to this project. It is in the best interest of the State to retain the Gaia Institute for all technical oversight, monitoring, reporting, and finishing the design work to maintain consistency in approach and reliability of the data.

Phase 2 and 3 of the Onondaga Lake Dry Weather Bacteria Study

OEI completed Phase 1 of this study. Given the technical and scientific focus of this project, it is critical to maintain continuity of study and data collection methods. The use of another firm for the second and third phase of this project could jeopardize the validity of the results.

Statewide Angler Survey

Cornell University's HDRU has conducted angler surveys on behalf of the Department for over 35 years. Most recently, they conducted the 2007 statewide survey and have established angler group targets based on that data. Given this extensive experience, the HDRU is best positioned to implement additional smaller but targeted surveys that build on the data gathered during the 2007 survey.

Perform various electronic data file services pertaining to pesticides sales and use.

Formax has created three secure websites for the Department's use and maintained them for more than a decade. These sites are valuable resources for Department employees. It would cost the Department a considerable amount of money and take several months for another contractor to create similar systems for the Department's use.

Boat Launch Repair

The Town of Babylon ows and operated a boat launch site at is Venetian Shores Park, located in Lindenhurst, NY. The Department's contract will provide partial funding to refurbish decking leading to and surrounding the boat ramp. The Venetian Shores facility boat ramp was in disrepair due to sustained storm damage combined with its 30-year age. The condition of the facility presented a hazard to both boaters and the general public.

Human Dimensions Research Unit

The Human Dimension Research Unit's research has enabled them to compile comprehensive information on the complicated relationships between people and the management of natural resources. This background serves as the basis for subsequent human dimensions research that the Department would like carried out.

Lake Ontario Lower Food Web Monitoring

Continuity in the Lake Ontario lower food web monitoring program is imperative, as consistency in data collection, analysis and reporting is critical to the scientific validity of the program. Cornell University's Biological Field Station has been providing these services since 1997.

Develop, implement , and administer programs (Shooting Range Grants Program and NASP-NY) to enhance hunter safety, education, and satisfaction.

As the sole provider of the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program, CCE-SC is uniquely qualified to work with the Department to implement these important programs. Through the Shooting Sports Program, CCE-SC promotes the safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment in order to provide participants with "valuable vocational and life-long recreational education." CCE-SC has a network of shooting specialists state-wide that makes CCE-SC uniquely positioned to implement the Shooting Range Grants Program and NASP-NY.

ALSC services include collection and analytical assessment of lake and stream water chemistry in the waters of the Adirondack Park. The Department will provide in-kind services and support annually in exchange for ALSC's services.

Contracting with ALSC will assure that there are no changes in the data collection or the analytical methods, resulting in the Department's receipt of data that is continuous, consistent and reliable. Such an interruption or change in quality of the database could jeopardize the Department's confidence and ability to use the data set as it relates to the efficacy of the adopted emissions control measures and ongoing work in litigation cases by the NYS Office of the Attorney General against major pollution emitters in both New York State and in neighboring states.

The Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) at Cornell University will provide expertise on diseases in fish and wildlife and assist the Department in developing plans for monitoring and promoting the health and well-being of fish and wildlife.

There are no labs in NY that can provide the broad analytic services of the AHDC. Proximity and time are important, especially when it comes to post-mortem examination. The AHDC is centrally located, allowing for the direct transport of animals/tissue within a relatively short time period.

Development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analysis for phosphorous in Upper Black Creek

Cornell's extensive experience in watershed pollutant modeling and the impacts of land use on water quality, as well as the modifications they have made to the Soil and Water Assessment Tool for use with other pollutants, makes them uniquely qualified to conduct this work.

Northeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program - Inshore Trawl Survey

The Department is paying a small portion of the overall cost of this project that has been competitively let by ASMFC. ASMFC has agreed to collect money from all partners and pay for the contract with Virginia Institute of Marine Science for this survey.

Niagara River Ecosystem-Based Management Demonstration Project to Rehabilitate Hoyt Lake

Hoyt Lake is located in and owned by the City of Buffalo. The Lake lies within the Niagara River Watershed and is part of the historic Delaware Park. Due to the location and historical significance of the Lake, as well as its present water quality impairment, it is an ideal candidate for an ecosystem-based management demonstration project.

Fish Pathology and Diagnostic Services

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine has the needed facilities, expert staff and experience required to provide the Department with accurate diagnostic services in response to fish kill investigations. A competitive procurement is not cost effective and no other universities or private entities have this expertise.

Produce, market, and distribute an updated version of the New York Wildlife Viewing Guide.

Watchable Wildlife, Inc. works with experts in the field to publish the state wildlife viewing guide series, which included profession-grade manuals for many U.S. states and the Caribbean. Watchable Wildlife, Inc. markets and distributes the state wildlife guides on a comprehensive and national level and contributes funding to produce the guides.

Contract Assignment from the Hudson Valley Regional Council to the Town of New Paltz to implement a Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling grant.

The Town of New Paltz will continue to implement a materials exchange project for rescued reusable materials, such as used and/or surplus arts, education and building materials, from the commercial and residential waste streams under this Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling grant.