Karl Storz Endoscopy Products

SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to purchase Karl Storz Endoscopy
Products and Related Products from a contract awarded by Vizient pursuant to its
authority under section 163 (3) (vi), which authorizes the purchases of commodities
from a consortium or comparable entity in lieu of using a centralized contract and
without a formal competitive process when justified by price. Vendors who sell
equivalent Karl Storz Endoscopy Products and Related Products may, if interested,
contact Rachel Hawthorne to discuss the procurement.

Equivalency must be demonstrated by meeting the clinical performance of the Karl
Storz Endoscopy Products and Related Products. If offering a clinical equivalent, the
vendor must provide free supporting clinical documentation, and equipment for
examination, demonstration, and trial. Vendor must be authorized to sell Karl Storz
Endoscopy as listed on the Vizient contract or approved equivalent.

This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, AKA the Lobbying Law.
Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this
procurement is the individual listed below. Contacting any other individuals at
Upstate in connection with this advertisement may constitute a violation of New
York State Finance Law. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no
contract award to debarment from sales to any NYS Agency.

Successful contractor shall be required to submit valid and current NYS Workman’s
Compensation and Disability Forms.

Anyone who can provide the above describe product is invited to contact SUNY
Upstate Medical University’s Hospital Purchasing Department as shown below.