On the agenda: Yonkers meeting — Data Center (Sep 9)

CITY OF YONKERS – BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY
ANNOTATED AGENDA FOR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 – 3:00 PM
CITY HALL – 2ND FLOOR – MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM
AND CITY–WIDE CONFERENCE CALL – 701–802–5221; ACCESS CODE 1354203
MEMBERS
MIKE SPANO, MAYOR, represented by Deputy Mayor Susan Gerry - PRESENT
Ms. Lakisha Collins–Bellamy, City Council President - PRESENT
Mr. John Liszewski, Commissioner of Finance & Management Services - PRESENT
Mr. Paul Summerfield, City Engineer – Represented by Vincent Massaro - PRESENT
Mr. John Rubbo, City Council Majority Leader - ABSENT

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Victor Martinez, Purchasing Director

Rachel Kravitz, 2nd Deputy Corporation Counsel

VOTING MEMBERS
Procurements Subject to General Municipal Law (“GML”) 103 – Competitive Sealed Bidding
Mayor Mike Spano
John Liszewski
Paul Summerfield
Lakisha Collins–Bellamy

VOTING MEMBERS
Procurements Subject to General Municipal Law (“GML”) 104b – Not Subject to Competitive Sealed Bidding
Mayor Mike Spano
John Liszewski
Paul Summerfield
Lakisha Collins–Bellamy
John Rubbo

PART I – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW CONTRACTS – ALL APPROVED
FIRE – GML104
1. Hi–Tech Fire & Safety, Inc.
Term: One–time purchase
Amount: $20,225.00
NYS OGS Contract PC70805 Award No. 23361 Group 40061
Scope: Purchase of BEN 3 PLUS helmets for the Yonkers Fire Department.
Req. No.: 2027–1699
Account: General Fund – Wearing Apparel
Buyer: JR
FIRE – GML104
2. Hi–Tech Fire & Safety, Inc.
Term: One–time purchase
Amount: $48,675.00
NYS OGS Contract PC70805 Award No. 23361 Group 40061
Scope: Purchase of HAIX Fire Eagle Air Boots for the Yonkers Fire Department.
Req. No.: 2027–1686
Account: General Fund – Wearing Apparel
Buyer: JR

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POLICE – GML103(16)
3. Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Term: One–time purchase
Amount: $86,073.75
Rockland County Contract RCO–RC–EPC–2024–010
Scope: Purchase of one Avigilon secure high–capacity 2U rack–mounted network video recorder for Police
TARU.
Req. No.: 2027–1639
Account: Various – Capital Expenses – Acq. of Fire Department Hardware and Software, 2026A COY Bond
Issue; Capital Expenses – Equipment Replacement, 2022C COY Bond Issue
Buyer: VB
CORPORATION COUNSEL – GML104b
4. Cohen Law Group
Term: 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026
Amount: $15,000.00
Scope: Retainer agreement to perform a cable compliance review of Verizon.
Account: General Fund – Litigation Expenses
Req. No.: 2027–1592
Buyer: AC
FIRE – GML103
5. Hi–Tech Fire & Safety, Inc.
Term: 09/09/2026 – 09/08/2028 with one 12–month option to renew.
Amount: $73,579.50
RFB–7668 – Bid opened 08/14/2026 – 2 bids received – award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Scope: Purchase of up to 450 pairs of LION V–Force Structural Firefighting Gloves as needed for the Fire
Department.
Req. No.: 2027–0406
Account: General Fund – Wearing Apparel
Buyer: VB
PARKS – GML103(16)
6. Richmar Controls and Service Company, Inc.
Term: One–time purchase
Amount: $33,735.00
Omnia Partners Contract #R220703
Scope: Emergency Declaration – (EMDEC 08/26/2026) Andover Building Management System Upgrade to
Schneider EcoStruxure.
Req. No.: 2027–0367
Account: Capital Expenses – General Park Improvements 2024A COY Bond Issue
Buyer: MM
CORPORATION COUNSEL – GML104b
7. Jack Stern (Brain & Spine Consulting)
Term: 06/01/2026 – 05/31/2027
Amount: $10,000.00
Scope: To provide expert medical witness services in the field of neurology. He will conduct physical exams,
provide reports, and testify at trial, as needed.
Req. No.: 2027–1321
Account: General Fund – Professional Fees
Buyer: AC

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DoIT – GML103(16)
8. Dell Marketing LP
Term: One–time purchase
Amount: $43,713.75
Omnia National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance – NCPA Contract 01–143, pursuant to GML §103(16).
Scope: Purchase of Dell Computer Equipment and Accessories for the Hudson River Museum.
Req. No.: 2027–0475
Account: Capital Expenses – Acq. of Document Scanning Equipment and Software, 2026A COY Bond Issue
Buyer: TN
POLICE – GML104b
9. Lexipol LLC
Term: 03/01/2026 – 02/28/2027
Amount: $27,150.50
Scope: Subscription to Lexipol’s PoliceOne Academy and CorrectionsOne Academy training platforms, which
provide officers with continuous access to online training and allow the Training Unit to monitor completion
and maintain compliance. An accrual requisition was entered to process the outstanding invoice for services
rendered beginning in March 2026.
Req. No.: 2027–1916
Account: General Fund – Vouchers Payable Miscellaneous
Buyer: AC
DoIT – GML103(16)
10. Dell Marketing LP
Term: One–time purchase
Amount: $18,120.90
Omnia National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance – NCPA Contract 01–143, pursuant to GML §103(16).
Scope: Purchase of Dell Computer Monitors for the MIS Department.
Req. No.: 2027–1858
Account: Capital Expenses – Acq. of Hardware and Software, 2026A COY Bond Issue
Buyer: TN
PARKS – GML104b
11. Vincent Campisi
Term: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027
Amount: $6,500.00
Scope: Disc jockey services for Disco nights at Murray’s Skating Rink. As an employee of the City, Mr. Campisi
must submit a written letter to the Ethics Board and the City Clerk stating that he is employed by the City of
Yonkers and has a contract for DJ services at the Murray Skating Rink on Friday nights.
Req. No.: 2027–1838
Account: General Fund – Professional Fees
Buyer: JR
PARKS – GML103(16)
12. Playground Maintenance Corp. d/b/a Playground Medic
Term: One–time purchase
Amount: $75,750.00
Westchester County contract RFB–WC–26040 (exp. 04/12/2027).
Scope: Purchase of bulk quantities of blown–in wood–fiber playground safety surfacing for eight locations.
Req. No.: 2027–1939
Account: 140.4999.C26003.C0201 – Capital Expenses; C1199CP511263.C26003.C0201 – Safety Surfacing
Rehabilitation and Replacement, 2026A COY Bond Issue, Capital Expenses
Buyer: FB
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DPW – GML103(16)
13. Trane U.S. Inc.
Term: 09/10/2026 – 08/31/2027
Amount: $28,481.00
OMNIA Partners Contract No. 3341, awarded by Racine County, Wisconsin, pursuant to GML §103(16)
Scope: Maintenance/service contract for the ten rooftop HVAC units at One Larkin Center.
Req. No.: 2027–1098
Account: General Fund – Maint. & Repair Building
Buyer: NG
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT – GML104b
14. Patrick Mathew Malgieri, Esq.
Term: 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027, with one option to renew for 12 months.
Amount: $50,000.00
Scope: The Consultant shall provide legal and policy advice to the Council President, her staff, and other
Council Members, as needed, on matters arising during the contract term, including, but not limited to, real
estate development, education, environmental matters, and legislative actions.
Req. No.: 2027–1988
Account: General Fund – Professional Fees
Buyer: AC
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT – GML104b
15. Law Office of Thomas D. Glascock
Term: 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027, with one option to renew for 12 months.
Amount: $50,000.00
Scope: The Consultant shall provide legal and policy advice to the Council President, her staff, and other
Council Members, as needed, on matters arising during the contract term, including, but not limited to, real
estate development, education, environmental matters, and legislative actions.
Req. No.: 2027–1984
Account: General Fund – Professional Fees
Buyer: AC
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT – GML104b
16. Parker Owners, LLC
Term: 48 months
Amount: $1,500,000.00
Scope: Funds to support the construction of the project known as The Parker Apartments, which consists of
the development of a 16–story mixed–income residential building.
Req. No.: 2027–1947
Account: HUD HOME Grant – Special Projects
Buyer: MM
CITY CLERK – GML104b
17. Marisa Rios
Term: 09/08/2026 – 09/07/2027
Amount: $34,000.00
Scope: Contractor shall maintain and provide records of properties displaying non–compliant Tow Permit
signs to the City Clerk’s Office on an as-needed basis.
Req. No.: 2027-2136
Account: General Fund - Salaries
Buyer: TBD

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CITY CLERK – GML104b
18. Robert Boch
Term: 09/11/2026 – 09/10/2027
Amount: $40,000.00
Scope: Yonkers City Council (“City Council”) requires the appointment of a Sergeant–at–Arms for the
compensation and necessary appurtenances for the Sergeant–at–Arms to assist in the orderly conduct of City
Council meetings.
Req. No.: 2027-2138
Account: General Fund – Temp Special Services
Buyer: TBD

PART II – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AMENDMENTS – ALL APPROVED
ENGINEERING – GML103
1. Contract # 2026–00000034 – A.R. Brothers Construction, Corp.
Original BOCS approval: 07/15/2025; Amount: $3,295,049.31
Original Term: 08/01/2025 – 09/17/2027
Scope: Site work for proposed senior residences; for sidewalk and street improvements at 345 McLean
Avenue.
Amendment 1: BOCS 03/10/2026; Increased the contract amount by $225,000.00 for additional work directed
by the City during construction, with no change to the contract term. New not–to–exceed amount:
$3,520,049.31
Request for Amendment 2: Increase the contract aggregate by $89,314.52 for additional work required due to
a redesign resulting from the unanticipated relocation of the building’s electrical service, resulting in a new
not–to–exceed amount of $3,609,363.83.
Req. No.: 2027–1993
Account: General Fund – Special Projects
Buyer: MM
ENGINEERING – GML104b
2. Contract # 2026–00000664 – Delta Electric, Inc.
Original BOCS Approval: 06/16/2026; Amount: $42,702.20
Original Term: 05/29/2026 – 07/30/2026
Scope: Emergency Declaration – (EMDEC 05/29/2026) Emergency electrical repairs to burned–out electrical
feeds to restore service to the Grinton I. Will Library Chiller Plant.
Request for Amendment 1: Approve a change order for four additional months of cable rental at $7,301.00 per
month; increase the aggregate by $29,204.00, from $42,702.20 to $71,906.20; and extend the contract term
through 12/01/2026 to allow for completion of the work and processing of the final invoice.
Req. No.: 2027–1732
Account: Capital Expense – Will Library Renovations, 2024A COY Bond Issue.
Buyer: MM

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CORPORATION COUNSEL – GML104b
3. Contract # 2025–00000391 – Vincent Volino PLLC
Original BOCS Approval: 10/08/2024; Award Amount: $100,000.00
Original Term: 11/01/2024 – 10/31/2025, with an option to renew for 12 months.
Scope: Retainer to serve as Special Counsel in connection with city tax certiorari cases (other than small
claims assessment review cases) brought against the City at the rate of $240 per hour for attorneys and $75
per hour for paralegals.
Amendment 1: BOCS approved on 09/09/2025; exercised the renewal option and increased the aggregate by
$85,000.00.
Request for Amendment 2: Increase the aggregate by $29,410.00 for tax certiorari cases, from $185,000.00 to
a new aggregate of $214,410.00.
Account: General Fund – Litigation Expense
Req. No.: 2027–1973
Buyer: CA
CORPORATION COUNSEL – GML104b
4. Contract # 2025–00000390 – Vincent Volino PLLC
Original BOCS Approval: 10/08/2024; Award Amount: $100,000.00
Original Term: 11/01/2024 – 10/31/2025, with an option to renew for 12 months.
Scope: Retainer to serve as Special Counsel in connection with city code cases brought by the City,
transactional matters, and any other matters as may be requested by the Corporation Counsel at the rate of
$150 per hour for attorneys and $75 per hour for paralegals.
Amendment 1: BOCS approved on 09/09/2025; exercised the option to renew and increased the aggregate by
$150,000.00.
Request for Amendment 2: Increase the aggregate by $141,851.50 for City Code work, from $250,000.00 to a
new aggregate of $391,851.50, and extend the contract term for 12 months, through 10/31/2027.
Account: General Fund – Litigation Expenses
Req. No.: 2027–1974
Buyer: CA
DoIT – GML104b
5. Contract # 2023–00000560 – CivicPlus, LLC
Original BOCS Approval: 06/09/2022; Amount: $253,500.82
Original Term: 03/16/2023 – 03/15/2028
Scope: Design, develop, host, and maintain the City of Yonkers website. CivicPlus was chosen because of
their experience in the municipal space, the breadth and depth of their Content Management System, and its
overall ease of use.
Amendment 1, BOCS Approved 11/05/2025; increased the aggregate by $27,586.60 due to a one–time design
fee and the option to add on the Acquia Optimize package and CommonLook Editor.
Request for Amendment 2: Increase the contract aggregate by $34,951.40 for the addition of DocAccess, a
document accessibility platform that scans, converts, and monitors PDF documents on the City’s website to
support compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 and improve accessibility
for users with disabilities. The new contract aggregate will be $316,038.82.
Req. No.: 2027–0834
Account: General Fund – IT Software Licensing and Maintenance
Buyer: NG

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DPW – GML104
6. Contract # 2025–00000500 – Sprague Operating Resources, LLC
Original BOCS Approval: 12/03/2024; Amount: $420,000.00
Original Term: 12/03/2024 – 08/20/2026
NYS OGS Contract PC70538
Scope: Purchase of bulk quantities of ULSD 2D Regular and ULSD 2D Premium diesel fuel, as needed.
Amendment 1: BOCS approved on 04/22/2025; increased the contract aggregate by $1,150,000.00, from
$420,000.00 to $1,570,000.00.
Amendment 2: BOCS approved on 08/11/2026; increased the contract aggregate by $200,000.00, from
$1,570,000.00 to a new not–to–exceed amount of $1,770,000.00, with no change to the existing contract end
date of 08/20/2026.
Request for Amendment 3: Increase the contract aggregate by $2,000,000.00, from $1,770,000.00 to a new
aggregate of $3,770,000.00, and extend the contract term through 08/20/2028 to align with the NYS contract
extension.
Req. No.: 2027–1494
Account: General Fund – Fuel Diesel
Buyer: VB
DoIT / YPD – GML104b

7. Contract # 2021–00000517 – Business Electronics, Inc. (“BEI” – the Contractor) / Fleetwood Finance
Leasing, LLC (“Fleetwood” – the Lessor)
Original BOCS Approval 02/04/2021; Amount: $125,245.25
Original Term: 09/20/2021 – 09/19/2026
Scope: Sixty–month true lease of a Verint 96 Channels Communications Recording Solution at three City
locations, 1) the City Data Center, 87 Nepperhan Avenue, 2) Cacace Justice Center, 104 South Broadway, and
3) iPark, 28 Wells Avenue. BEI shall provide the equipment, installation, training, all new hardware and
software, software updates, and equipment maintenance. Fleetwood shall provide the financing.
Request for Amendment 1: Extend the lease at no cost to the City through 11/30/2026 while the new lease
agreement for new, upgraded equipment is finalized.
Req. No.: TBD
Account: General Fund – IT Software Licensing and Maintenance
Buyer: NG

DPW – GML103
8. Contract # 2025–00000435 – Lubenet LLC
Original BOCS Approval: 12/16/2025; Amount: $117,382.50
Original Term: 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026, with one option to renew for 12 months.
Scope: Bid RFB–7550, to purchase diesel exhaust and automotive fluids as needed.
Request for Amendment 1: Exercise the 12–month renewal option, extending the term through 12/31/2027,
with no increase to the aggregate.
Req. No.: 2027–1374
Account: General Fund – Lubricants
Buyer: FB

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DPW – GML104b
9. Contract # 2025–00000480 – Henderson Products, Inc.
Original BOCS Approval: 11/06/2024; Amount: $200,000.00
Original Term: 11/19/2024 – 11/18/2026, with an option to renew for 12 months.
Scope: Purchase of Henderson products, replacement parts, and service for plows, plow parts, plow blades
as needed for various Henderson trucks.
Henderson corporate has confirmed that the Henderson dealer located at 22686 Fisher Road in Watertown,
New York is the sole factory approved source for these products and services in New York State.
Request for Amendment 1: Exercise the option to renew for one year, from 11/19/2026 through 11/18/2027,
and increase the aggregate by $75,000.00, for a new total aggregate of $275,000.00.
Req. No.: 2027–1127
Account: General Fund – Equipment Supplies
Buyer: FB
LIBRARY – GML103
10. Contract # 2026–00000321 – Adirondacks Protection Services, LLC
Original BOCS: 10/21/2025; Amount: $566,370.00
Original Term: 10/30/2025 – 10/29/2026
Scope: Provide unarmed security guard services at the Grinton I. Will Library (1500 Central Park Avenue) and
Riverfront Library (One Larkin Center).
Request for Amendment 1: Exercise the option to renew for an additional 12 months, through 10/29/2027, with
no increase to the aggregate.
Req. No.: 2027–1440
Account: Library – Professional Fees
Buyer: KAS
DPW – GML103
11. Contract # 2025–00000646 – Talt Electric
Original BOCS Approval: 02/25/2025; Amount: $635,500.00
Original Term: 03/04/2025 – 09/06/2026
Scope: Construction of New Generator at Hillview Pump Station.
Amendment 1: BOCS approved on 12/02/2025; extended the contract term by six months, through
03/06/2027, due to delays associated with the federal government shutdown. FEMA is providing 80% of the
project funding.
Amendment 2: BOCS approved on 02/10/2026; increased the contract aggregate by $40,000.00, from
$635,500.00 to $675,500.00, for additional required work.
Request for Amendment 3: Extend the contract term for an additional six months, through 09/06/2027, with no
increase to the contract aggregate, to allow for completion of the remaining work.
Req. No.: 2027–1644
Account: Grants. Public Works. NYSDHSES Hazard Mitigation Grant. No Activity. Special Projects (FED
FUNDS)
Buyer: KS
DPW – GML103
12. Contract # 2026–00000413 – Argyle Motor Works d/b/a H & C Truck Repair
Original BOCS Approval: 12/16/2025; Amount: $119,590.00
Original Term: 01/20/2026 –12/20/2026
Scope: Provide parts and repair services, as needed, for the City’s Mack Truck fleet.
Request for Amendment 1: Exercise the option to renew for 12 months through 12/20/2027 with no increase to
the aggregate.
Req. No.: 2027–1373
Account: General Fund – Outside Labor & Related Charge
Buyer: FB
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ENGINEERING – GML104b
13. Contract # 2026–00000112 – SESI Consulting Engineers, PC
Original BOCS Approval: 08/12/2025; Amount: $750,000.00
Original Term: 08/01/2025 – 07/31/2027
Scope: Construction Management services for the 345 McLean Avenue construction project for the proposed
senior residences.
Request for Amendment 1: Increase the aggregate by $14,000.00 for a new not–to–exceed amount of
$764,000.00 to revise the existing site plan documents to address changes to field conditions resulting from
the unanticipated relocation of the building electrical service.
Req. No.: 2027–1995
Account: Grants.Engineering (All).West. Co. HIF – 345 McLean Ave.No Activity.Special Projects
Buyer: MM
DPW / WATER BUREAU – GML103
14. Contract # 2023–00000784 – Foremost Electric Corporation
Original BOCS Approval: 05/09/2023; Amount: $497,300.00
Original Term: 06/01/2023 – 02/01/2024
Scope: Furnish and install new variable frequency drives for pump numbers 1 and 3 at the Hillview Pump
Station.
Request for Amendment 1: Retroactively extend the contract term from its original expiration date of
02/01/2024 through 11/03/2027, with no increase to the contract aggregate, due to fabrication delays and to
allow for completion of the remaining work and punch-list items.
Req. No.: 2027–1751
Account: NYC DEP Water Demand Mgmt. IMA – Water Works Parts & Supplies
Buyer: KS
GENERAL SERVICES – GML104
15. Contract # 2025–00000678 – W.B. Mason Co., Inc.
Original BOCS Approval: 04/22/2025; Amount: $350,000.00 (estimated expenditure)
Original Term: 02/27/2025 – 02/26/2028
Scope: Purchase of white copy paper, 30% recycled, 8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17, as needed for COY and BOE.
NYS OGS Contract PC70540.
Request for Amendment 1: Increase the aggregate by $350,000.00 for continued purchases, resulting in a new
total aggregate of $700,000.00.
Req. No.: TBD
Account: General Fund
Buyer: KS

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PART III – REQUEST TO ADVERTISE
YPS

1. RFB–7693 – Opening Date: 09/23/2026; Gymnasium Wood Floor Sanding, Refinishing and Court Markings
– Four Schools. (AC)

DPW

2. RFB–7692 – Opening Date: 09/25/2026; 24–month Contract with two 12–month options to renew to
provide towing services for inoperable City–owned vehicles, as needed. (KS)

PARKS

3. RFB–7694 – Opening Date: 09/18/2026; 12–month contract to purchase up to eighteen (18) 55–gallon
drums of Alpha Tech Pet KennelSol, or Yonkers approved equal, for the Animal Shelter. (VB)

PART IV – INFORMATIONAL
1. Contract by and between the City of Yonkers, acting by and through its Department of Parks, Recreation, and
Conservation and the EJ Murray Skating Center (the “Rink”) and New Rochelle Lightning Hockey, Inc. for the
rental of the Rink for various hours during the 2026 – 2027 season for a total estimated revenue of $25,500.00.
2. Ice Rental contract by and between the City of Yonkers, acting by and through its Department of Parks,
Recreation, and Conservation and the EJ Murray Skating Center (the “Rink”) and Scarsdale Union Free School
District for the rental of the Rink for various hours during the 2026 – 2027 season for a total estimated revenue
of $36,833.37.

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PART V – BOE – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW CONTRACTS – ALL APPROVED

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING & OPERATIONS – GML104b
1. Branch Services, Inc.
Term: 07/27/2026 – 01/26/2027
Amount: $78,000.00
Scope: Emergency Declaration – (EMDEC 07/15/2026) Emergency Asbestos Abatement at School 16.
Req. No.: 2027–0852
Account: General Fund – Building Repairs
Sponsor: Michael Pelliccio, Executive Director – Facilities III
Buyer: MM
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING & OPERATIONS – GML104b
2. Pierotti Corp.
Term: 07/27/2026 – 01/26/2027
Amount: $31,419.30
Scope: Emergency Declaration – (EMDEC 07/15/2026) Emergency Cafetorium Conversion at School 16.
Req. No.: 2027–0076
Account: General Fund – Building Repairs
Sponsor: Michael Pelliccio, Executive Director – Facilities III
Buyer: MM
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING – GML104b
3. Meghan M. Hargrave, LLC
Term: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027
Amount: $80,000.00
RFP–557 closed on 07/17/2026; 9 proposals were received. Meghan M. Hargrave, LLC, was the highest–scoring
responsive and responsible proposer.
Scope: Literacy Consulting Services for Yonkers Public Schools pursuant to RFP–557.
Req. No.: 2027–1898
Account: 450.5241.100000.2070.B2300 – Contractual Expense
Sponsor: Dr. Daisy Rodriguez, Associate Superintendent
Buyer: MM
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING – GML104b
4. BrainPOP LLC
Term: 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027
Amount: $102,945.42
Scope: The District uses BrainPOP to deliver engaging, curriculum–aligned digital content that improves
student understanding. BrainPOP was selected because its unique combination of animated instruction,
assessments, and standards integration is not replicated by other single providers. This contract is
recommended for approval for the 2026–2027 school year; a full procurement will be required for the following
school year.
Req. No.: 2027–1804
Account: Capital Fund – Capital Projects/Computer Software
Sponsor: Jennifer Degl – Executive Director
Buyer: CA

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OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING – GML104b
5. Azadi Partners LLC
Term: 09/01/2026 – 08/31/2029
Amount: $548,360.00 – Title I – $387,600.00, Title II – $25,460.00, Title IV – $135,300.00
RFP–544 received 15 submissions; Azadi Partners was the highest–scoring responsive and responsible
proposer.
Scope: Azadi Partners delivers a three–year, research–to–practice partnership across non–public schools,
moving from foundational modelling to full school–led sustainability while staying anchored to the Yonkers
2030 Strategic Plan.
Req. No.: 2027–1946
Account: Special Aid Fund – Title I, Title II and Title IV (Pending NYSED Approval)
Sponsor: Sharon Courtney – Executive Director
Buyer: CA
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING – EMDEC/GML104b
6. Small World Daycare LLC. ($21,732.00 UPK3; $374,488.92 UPK4)
7. St. Peter’s Child Care Center, Inc. ($195,588.00 UPK3, $561,733.38 UPK4)
8. Catholic School Region of Central Westchester (Archdiocese of New York) – St. Barnabas School ($50,708.00
UPK3, $187,244.46 UPK4), St. Anthony School ($50,708.00 UPK3, $187,244.46 UPK4), and St. Eugene School
($97,794.00 UPK3)
9. R.A.B.Y. STEM Child Care, Inc. ($57,952.00 UPK3, $124,829.64 UPK4)
Term: 09/01/2026 – 06/30/2027
Amount: $1,928,132.86
Original awards from RFP–495 (UPK3) and RFP–507 (UPK4)
EmDec Dated 09/02/2026 and signed by Superintendent Soler and President Del Vecchio – Small World, St.
Peter’s and RABY awarded via RFPs, Catholic School Region of Central Westchester awarded via EmDec.
Scope: As part of the UPK grant, there is a 10% required collaboration compliance threshold, under which UPK
seats must be assigned to community–based organizations. Two of our current CBO contracts were not
approved, so we identified new CBOs, confirmed enrollment availability and received written confirmation of
approval from NYSED to proceed. We are providing 136 seats for UPK3 and 138 seats for UPK4 with
reimbursement provided by NYSED.
Req. Nos.: 2027–1469, 1508, 1509, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1516, 1518 (UPK3 and UPK4 are differentiated as
separate reimbursement rates but fall under the same contracts. Separate requisitions are used for each
program.)
Account: Special Aid Fund UPK – Contractual Expense (27L112)
Sponsor: Alyssa Colon–Garcia – Executive Director
Buyer: CA
OFFICE OF RESEARCH EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING – GML104b
10. Educational Vistas LLC.
CORRECTION: Vendor recently changed their name from Educational Vistas, Inc. to Educational Vistas LLC.
(BOCS Approval Date – 08/11/2026)
Term: 08/12/2026 – 06/30/2029
Amount: $135,687.66 ($35,000.00 Year 1, $45,449.33 Year 2, $55,238.33 Year 3)
Scope: Purchase, implementation, licensing, and ongoing support for the DataMate and StaffTrac modules.
The modules will support internal monitoring and assessment, student absenteeism and tardiness tracking
required by NYSED, and integration with Education Law §3012–d and state mandated reporting portals.
Req. No.: 2027–1195
Account: General Fund – Contractual Expense
Sponsor: Lauren Parlato, Director
Buyer: CA

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OFFICE OF TEACHING & LEARNING – HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND INTERSCHOLASTICS – GML104b
11. Southern Westchester BOCES
Term: 09/03/2026 – 06/30/2027
Amount: $540,427.00
Scope: To cover the cost of services provided by Section One of Southern Westchester BOCES in support of
interscholastic athletics for the 2026–2027 school year.
Req. No.: 2027–0929
Account: General Fund – BOCES
Sponsor: Jamell Scott, Executive Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Intramurals
Buyer: NG
OFFICE OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES – GML 104b
12. EpiKidz, LLC
Term: 09/01/2026 – 06/30/2027
Amount: $35,000.00
Scope: EpiKidz LLC will provide various services required under the individualized education programs of
Yonkers students receiving home or hospital instruction.
Req. No.: 2027–1167
Account: General Fund – Contractual Expense
Sponsor: Jill Post – Executive Director
Buyer: CA

PART VI – BOE – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AMENDMENTS – ALL APPROVED

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING & OPERATIONS – GML103
1. Contract # 2026–00000187 – ABE Fran, LLC d/b/a All Bright Electric
Original BOCS Approval: 07/29/2025; Amount: $453,000.00
Original Term: 09/10/2025 – 09/09/2026
Scope: High Tech Security Upgrade at Paideia School 15.
Request for Amendment 1: Extend the contract through 03/24/2027 for the completion of work.
Req. No.: 2027–0878
Account: Capital Fund – General Construction
Sponsor: Michael Pelliccio, Executive Director – Facilities III
Buyer: AC

* It should be noted pursuant to the terms of that certain intermunicipal agreement (“IMA”) by and between the Yonkers School District,
acting by and through its Board of Education (the “BOE”), and the City of Yonkers (the “City”) as filed in the Office of the City Clerk on
06/16/2014, the City assumed, as of 07/01/2014, the BOE’s purchasing and contracts functions. It should be noted that the City is acting
in reliance on the procurement procedures undertaken by the BOE in connection with the contracts approved by the BOE. Likewise, the
City is acting in reliance on the BOE’s actions with respect to contracts proposed to be included for approval at the 09/09/2026 BOCS
meeting. It is further noted that City approval of any items contained on the BOE’s proposed agenda shall be, and hereby is deemed,
rescinded if the BOE does not act to approve any such agenda item(s). It is further noted that the City will continue to work with the BOE
to ensure compliance with all applicable procurement requirements, including without limitation those set forth in the NYS GML, as well
as those promulgated by the BOE thereunder. It is acknowledged that the City continues to work with the BOE to ensure that all required
approvals are in place prior to commencement of the work. Awards pursuant to GML§103(16) were based on an originating contract that
was competitively procured and made available for use by other governmental entities. Awards pursuant to GML§104 – Purchases
through NYS OGS Contract.
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