New York State Contract Reporter #2134110

CUNY Solicits IT Commodities via E&I Cooperative Services with CDW

This opportunity involves the City University of New York (CUNY) seeking IT commodity suppliers through an E&I Cooperative Services contract with CDW. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY) - OEMs and Vendors: - Tripp Lite (highlighted OEM) - Verkada (highlighted OEM) - CDW (contracted distributor) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of IT commodities (681 line items) - Example products: - Tripp Lite vertical power strip, 16 outlets (PS4816) - Tripp Lite USB 3.0 adapter, USB-A to USB-C (U329-000) - Tripp Lite USB 3.0 coupler, male/female, angled, 1ft (U325-001-KPA-BK) - Tripp Lite USB-C extension cable, 5m (U330-05M-C2C) - Tripp Lite USB extension cable with charging, 5m (U330-05M-C2C-C) - Tripp Lite USB-C to HDMI adapter with hub and charging (U444-06N-H4U-C) - Verkada camera license, 5 years (LIC-CAM-5Y-CAP) - Verkada capacity increase intercom license, 5 years (LIC-TD-5Y-CAP) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be manufacturer-authorized or provide verifiable supply sources - Demonstrated experience with large institutions required - Support for electronic procurement (including punchout catalog integration) - Sufficient financial capacity - Year 1 benchmark pricing for all items; fixed percentage discount off OEM price lists for subsequent years - 30% MWBE participation goal - Subject to New York State lobbying laws - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Multiple New York City boroughs: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond

Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) intends to utilize a contract awarded by E&I Cooperative Services with CDW to procure information technology commodities. This procurement leverages New York State Finance Law §163(3)(vi) allowing purchases from a consortium when justified by price and best value. Interested vendors capable of supplying the listed products and meeting requirements such as manufacturer-authorized distribution, experience with large institutions, electronic procurement support, and financial capacity are invited to submit pricing proposals. Pricing should include Year 1 benchmark pricing and a fixed discount structure for the contract term. The procurement includes a 30% MWBE goal and is subject to New York State lobbying laws.

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