Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2133187
SUNY Empire Seeks LinkedIn-Based HR Recruitment Tools or Equivalent (MWBE Only)
March 24, 2026
April 14, 2026
2133187
541612
SUNY Empire State University is seeking MWBE-certified vendors for a three-year contract to provide LinkedIn-based HR recruitment tools or equivalent talent acquisition platforms. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Empire State University, Director of Procurement - Eligible Vendors: - Only New York State–certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - LinkedIn (highlighted as the primary OEM and past vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - LinkedIn Recruiter or equivalent platform for digital sourcing, candidate targeting, analytics, and strategic outreach - Team-wide recruiter access (or equivalent), including 1 Hiring Assistant seat and promotion of all jobs - Expanded employer branding solutions (e.g., LinkedIn Career Page with 5-tab view or equivalent) - Approximately 900,000 targeted ads - Implementation support and additional training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All solutions must be functionally equivalent to LinkedIn's offerings - MWBE certification is mandatory for all respondents - Vendors must provide company details, MWBE certification, platform descriptions, and pricing - Place of Performance/Delivery: - SUNY Empire State University Procurement Office, 2 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Description
The State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State University is seeking to award a three-year contract for LinkedIn-based HR recruitment tools or equivalent professional talent acquisition platforms. The contract aims to enhance SUNY's ability to source qualified candidates for professional, technical, and hard-to-fill roles statewide. Qualified vendors must provide LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, job posting packages, or comparable technologies supporting digital sourcing, candidate targeting, analytics, employer branding, and strategic talent outreach. The solicitation is exclusively for New York State-certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).