WHITE PLAINS, NY (May 4, 2025) — The Westchester County Board of Acquisition and Contract approved several high-value contracts and agreements during its May 1, 2025, meeting, focusing on infrastructure, technology, social services, and community programs. The agenda, detailed in a public document, outlined significant investments exceeding $100,000, alongside smaller initiatives to support local organizations.
The Department of Public Works and Transportation awarded a $2,000,670 contract to Scape-Tech Landscape Technology, Inc., a women-owned business in Katonah, for infrastructure improvements at Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. The contract, identified as No. 19-524, was secured from 12 bids, with work set to enhance the park’s facilities.
Another major contract, valued at $1,313,833, was amended with KS Engineers, P.C. of Newburgh for additional engineering services related to the rehabilitation of the Louisa Street Bridge over the Hudson Division Railroad in Peekskill. The agreement, Contract No. 21-913, includes a $1,087,094 fee for construction administration services, with a completion date extended to December 31, 2028.
The Information Technology Department secured a $3,400,000 agreement with Connecticut Business Systems, LLC, for multi-function copier services from June 6, 2025, to June 5, 2030. The contract, IT-1832, covers Xerox equipment models and includes monthly service costs based on usage.
A significant amendment to an existing agreement with Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) increased funding by $9,200,000, bringing the total to $12,800,000 for cellular telephone and wireless data services. The agreement, IT-1579, aligns with the New York State Office of General Services contract PS68692 and supports county-wide communication needs.
The Planning Department allocated $273,200 to three nonprofit organizations to combat food insecurity through a Community Development Block Grant – COVID 19 program. The funds, effective from January 1 to December 31, 2025, were distributed as follows: $100,000 to Port Chester Carver Center, $85,000 to Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, Inc., and $88,200 to Gullotta House, Inc., targeting low- and moderate-income households impacted by the pandemic.
Another planning initiative included a $150,000 grant to Horseman’s Harvest Neighborhood Pantry, Inc., for a Community Development Block Grant – COVID 19 program to address food insecurity. The agreement, retroactive from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, supports residents in the 2020 Urban County Consortium.
The Department of Social Services amended an agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., increasing funding by $21,900 to a total of $109,500 for data solutions to conduct background screenings for social service program applicants. The agreement, extended to May 31, 2026, supports comprehensive vetting processes.
The Probation Department entered a $287,000 agreement with Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc., to provide risk assessment and treatment for juvenile delinquency sex offenders and fire setters in Family Court, as well as adolescent offenders in criminal court. The contract spans January 1 to December 31, 2025.
The County Attorney renewed an “All Risk” Property/Boiler & Machinery Insurance agreement with the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal through Brown & Brown of NY, Inc., for Hangars “D” and “E” at Westchester County Airport. The $162,196.76 contract covers June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026.
The Department of Public Works and Transportation amended an agreement with TransPro Consulting LLC, increasing funding by $346,830 to a total of $636,110. The contract, DOTOP06-22, expands consulting services for the Bee-Line Bus System, including project management and performance oversight, with a 12-month term.
The Planning Department also approved a $131,832 agreement with Lead Professionals, Inc., and Florence Benisatto for repairs at 235 Stone Avenue, Yonkers, through the Lead Safe Westchester Program. The contract, effective May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026, addresses lead safety concerns.
Smaller contracts under $100,000 included: a $45,000 agreement with The Lincoln Depot Foundation, Inc., for educational programs on Abraham Lincoln; a $40,000 contract with Trinity United Methodist Church for its “Barley Loaves and 2 Fish” program; a $46,532 agreement with Hope Community Services, Inc., for community workshops and back-to-school essentials; a $50,000 contract with Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau for the “Grandpas United” program; a $46,000 agreement with Greater Mental Health of New York for the “Break the Hold 360” program; a $45,479 contract with WPS Contracting Group, LLC, for lead-safe repairs in Ossining; a $111,164.52 agreement with Friendship Cable of Texas, Inc., for television services at the Westchester County Jail; a $58,159 grant for the Department of Public Safety’s participation in the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program; a $60,500 contract with Roller Networks USA Inc. and Adyen N.V. for payment-processing services at Playland Park; and a $40,000 grant with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the Safe Harbour: NY program, with sub-agreements totaling $26,200 for Children’s Village, Inc., Greater Mental Health of New York, and Teens Under Construction, Inc.
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