Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Materials

Bronx Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY) intends to purchase audio visual equipment, supplies and materials for the Information Technology Department subject to its discretionary purchasing authority under the New York State Education Law and State Finance Law. This procurement opportunity is limited to New York State small businesses, businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law 15, and if applicable, businesses selling commodities or technology that are recycled or remanufactured or commodities that ae food, including milk and milk products, grown, produced or harvested in New York State.

Location where delivery shall be provided: Bronx Community College, 2155 University Avenue, Bronx NY 10453.

Prospective bidders may download a copy of the IFB from the New York State Contract Reporter, or New York City Record websites, or request it by phone or email from the Designated Contact listed below.

Any purchase that results from this advertisement shall be governed by the University’s standard Terms and Conditions, Purchase Order, and the Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts (Appendix A).

The restricted period has begun.

Contact with CUNY:

Under the requirements of the Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA), all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an “impermissible contact” under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor.

Compliance with the PLA:

Required Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected.

1. “Offerer’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)”

1. “Offerer’s Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k”

For rules and regulations, and more information on the PLA, please visit:

http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCouncil/Faq.htm (Advisory Council FAQs)

http://www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act)