Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #SF260147
NYS Fair Printed Merchandise Procurement for MWBE Vendors (Multiple Lots)
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
SF260147
NAICS
315210, 424320, 424340
The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYS Fair Division) is seeking quotes from New York State-certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) for the supply of printed merchandise for the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, Division of State Fair - Eligibility & Award Structure: - Only NYS-certified MWBE vendors are eligible - Awards will be made by lots, with five main categories: Drinkware, T-Shirts & Sweatshirts, Clothing Other, Youth & Baby Items, and Collectibles - Products Requested: - Drinkware: 32 oz. Nalgene water bottles (200), shot glasses (350), can coolers (350), slim can coolers (350), slap can coolers (500) - Apparel: Multiple T-shirt and sweatshirt designs (quantities from 200 to 450 per style), zip-up and pullover hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts - Other Clothing: Dress socks (250), regular and trucker ball caps (250 each), winter beanies (100) - Youth & Baby: Youth T-shirts (100), youth ball caps (100), baby bibs (100), baby onesies (100) - Collectibles: Ornaments (450), decks of cards (250), magnets (350), keychains (1000), stickers (350), umbrellas (100), pins (3000), souvenir pennants (500), luggage tags (1000) - Product Details: - All items must feature NYS Fair logos or designs (screenprinted, single or full color as specified) - Preferred colors and detailed specifications are provided for each item - Vendors must submit catalog details and specification sheets for offered products - Final quantities may be adjusted by up to 10% - Unique Requirements: - Strict adherence to quote form instructions - 100% MWBE participation goal - Electronic invoicing required - Compliance with NYS procurement lobbying laws - No specific OEMs are named; vendors may propose suitable brands meeting specifications
Description
The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets intends to procure Fair Printed Merchandise pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under State Finance Law Section 163. This procurement opportunity is limited to New York State-certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises pursuant to Article 15-A of the NYS Executive Law and, if applicable, businesses selling commodities or technology that are recycled or remanufactured. The Department is looking for printed items including drinkware, T-shirts and sweatshirts, other clothing, youth and baby items, and collectibles. Awards will be made by lots (Lot 1 to Lot 5).