Project Information

Bid Title

Non-Secure Detention Facility Services

Issuing Agency

Steuben County

Location

New York

Published Date

Mar 24, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

GC-26-010-P

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Project Description

Bid Number:	GC-26-010-P
Bid Title:	Non-Secure Detention Facility Services
Category:	General County Bids
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 3/23/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2026 1:30 PM Related Documents: GC-26-010-P Non-Secure Detention Facility Services (PDF)

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COUNTY OF STEUBEN

3 EAST PULTENEY SQUARE

BATH, NEW YORK 14810-1510

(607) 664-2484

REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the Human Services, Health and Education (HSH&E) Committee of

the Steuben County Legislature and the Commissioner of Social Services will receive proposals

per specifications from interested and qualified individuals for Non-Secure Detention Facility

Services; #GC-26-010-P.

Requests for proposal forms, scope of services and general provisions are available at the

Steuben County Purchasing Department, 3 E. Pulteney Square, Bath, N.Y. 14810. These

documents are also available on the Steuben County website, www.steubencountyny.gov.

Interested parties assume all responsibility to acquire proposal information and forms.

To be considered, proposals must be submitted on Steuben County forms and delivered in a

sealed opaque envelope. Proposals will be received at the Purchasing Department until 1:30

P.M. local time on Thursday, April 30, 2026; at which time proposals will be opened and

acknowledged as received.

Steuben County retains the right to reject any or all proposals and to withdraw this solicitation

at any time.

Dated: March 17, 2026

___________________

Andrew G. Morse

Director of Purchasing

Non-Secure Detention Facility Services; #GC-26-010-P

1. Objective:

The intent of this request for proposals is to obtain a provider with the

professional/technical expertise necessary to manage the residential non-secure

detention facility located in Steuben County.

2. Project Manager:

Project manager is Kathryn Muller, DSS Commissioner, 3 E. Pulteney Sq., Bath, N.Y. 14810.

Telephone number: 607-664-2000.

3. Qualifications:

The HSH&E Committee and the Commissioner will be free to make any inquiries deemed

necessary to ascertain the qualification(s) of the contractor and/or the accuracy of

statements made by the contractor as to its qualification(s).

4. Contact Information and Requirements:

Along with its response, the submitter of the RFP shall include the following information:

name, address, telephone number and FAX number.

5. Selection of a Contractor:

Selection shall only be made from proposals submitted by qualified, responsive and

responsible construction management firm(s), (hereinafter referred to as “contractors”),

who sufficiently meet the terms, conditions and specifications stated herein.

However, under all circumstances and all statements to the contrary not with-standing,

Steuben County reserves as its right, the right to determine the contractor in accordance

with the best interest of Steuben County.

Determination is not made at the opening. All submitted proposals are subject to final

review and acceptance by the appropriate personnel or committee(s) of the Steuben

County Legislature before a determination is made.

Receipt of proposals by the County shall not be construed as authority to bind the County.

6. References:

Any response to this request for proposal shall contain as a minimum at least three (3)

references with contact names and phone numbers where the contractor has completed

projects similar in nature.

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7. Submission of Proposals:

Those submitting proposals do so entirely at their expense. There is no express or implied

obligation by Steuben County to reimburse any firm or individual for any costs incurred

in preparing or submitting proposals, preparing or submitting additional information

requested by the County, or for participating in any selection interviews.

8. Contract Award:

Award of contract will be made following a review of the proposal by County staff as

deemed appropriate, and approval will be made by a designated committee.

9. Method of Award:

The award may be made to the most responsible contractor whose proposal is

determined to be in the best interest of Steuben County and who is deemed the best fit

to serve the County’s requirements based upon criteria stated under the scope of this RFP,

the evaluation of references, corporate qualifications and, if deemed necessary, an

interview with the contractor and the designated committee.

All proposals will be evaluated to determine if they meet the required format and are in

compliance with all requirements of the request for proposals.

Incomplete or non-responsive proposals may be rejected at the discretion of Steuben

County.

10. Principal Award Criteria:

a) Individual’s and/or firm’s experience in conducting the specified residential non-

secure detention facility services.

b) Presentation of a clear understanding of the work to be performed.

c) Overall quality, completeness and responsiveness of the proposal.

d) Relevant qualifications and experience of individual and/or firm.

e) Compliance with all components of the RFP.

f) Proof of adequate resources to perform requested services.

g) Documentation showing a history of supplying similar services in the public sector,

completing projects of similar scope and complexity.

h) Only vendors that meet or exceed the above minimum selection criteria set forth

by STEUBEN COUNTY will be seriously considered.

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11. Contract Term:

The contract to provide Non-Secure Detention Facility Services, if an award is made, will

be effective on the date the contract is signed by all required parties.

Steuben County contemplates that the contract term will be from March 1, 2027 through

February 29, 2028.

Steuben County shall have the option to renew the contract for 4 (four) additional terms

of twelve (12) months each, upon mutual consent.

12. Assignability:

The contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, sub-contract, sublet or other-wise

dispose of all or portions of the contract; and/or work to be performed as a result of the

contract; or its right, title or interest therein, or its power to execute such contract, or its

responsibility therein to any other person, company or corporation, without the prior

written consent of the Steuben County Manager.

13. Insurance:

a) This document includes an information sheet entitled: STEUBEN COUNTY

STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. These requirements establish the

minimum insurance(s) which the awarded contractor(s) shall have in effect prior to

entering into a contract to do business with Steuben County. Said insurance(s) are

required to remain in effect throughout the term of the contract(s).

Include an Insurance Certificate in this section to verify that your firm will be able to

provide the following limits of liability for insurance during the project:

(1). Workers' Compensation

(a) Statutory coverage

(b) Employer's Liability: $1,000,000

(2). Comprehensive General Liability (including Premises-Operation, Contractor's

Protection, Projects and Completed Operations, Broad Form Property

Damage):

(a) Bodily Injury:

$2,000,000 - Each Occurrence

(b) $2,000,000 - Annual Aggregate, Products and Completed Operations

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(c) Property Damage:

$2,000,000 - Each Occurrence

$2,000,000 - Annual Aggregate

(d) Personal Injury:

$2,000,000 - Annual Aggregate

(3). Comprehensive Automobile Liability:

(a) Bodily Injury:

$1,000,000 - Each Person

$2,000,000 - Each Accident

(b) Property Damage: $3,000,000 - Each Occurrence

(4). Umbrella Policy with limit of liability of $5,000,000

(5). Disability Insurance

(a) Statutory coverage

(6). Professional Liability: $2,000,000 per claim/aggregate

(a) In the event that the contractor’s insurance lapses during the term of the

contract, the County reserves, as its right, the right to cancel the awardee’s

contract(s) and to purchase the contracted product(s)/service(s) on the

open market; with any increase in cost(s) to Steuben County being charged

to the contractor. Credit shall not be issued to the contractor where open

market cost(s) to the County are less than the cost(s) contracted with the

contractor.

(b) Steuben County shall be named as an additional insured in the contractor’s policy

for all intents and purposes of contract(s) issued as a result of an award of this

proposal. The proposal document number and proposal title shall be referenced in

the description/additional comments section of the certificate of insurance form.

Additional insured and certificate holder must only read: Steuben County, 3 E.

Pulteney Square, Bath, N.Y. 14810.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services

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