New York State Contract Reporter #2135834

CUNY Solicits Vendors for Photography, Video, IT, and Related Equipment from Major OEMs

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking vendors to supply a comprehensive range of photography, video, IT, and related commodities for institutional use. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY) - OEMs and Vendors Highlighted: - Canon, Sony, HP, Shure, Sennheiser, Manfrotto, Blackmagic Design, Epson, Audio-Technica, Rosco, Kodak, and others - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive list of photographic, audio, video, and IT equipment and supplies - Examples include: cameras, microphones, headphones, tripods, lighting equipment, background paper, ink and toner cartridges, audio mixers, cables, batteries, and accessories - Each item is typically requested in a quantity of one - Notable part numbers: Canon DM-100 (2591B002), Sony MDR-7506, HP CE505A, Shure SM58-LC, Sennheiser 505453, Manfrotto 035RL, Blackmagic Design CONVMAAS2 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be able to supply all listed items from manufacturer-authorized channels - Experience with large institutions and support for electronic procurement (e.g., punchout catalogs) required - Pricing for Year 1 must match specified items, manufacturers, and models; subsequent years use a fixed percentage discount off OEM price lists - 30% MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) participation goal - Compliance with New York State procurement laws - The procurement leverages an E&I Cooperative Services contract with CDW, allowing for consortium-based purchasing when justified by price and value

Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) intends to utilize a contract awarded by E&I Cooperative Services with CDW pursuant to its authority under New York State Finance Law §163(3)(vi), which authorizes the purchase of commodities from a consortium or comparable entity in lieu of conducting a formal competitive procurement when justified by price and overall best value. Vendors able to provide the products identified in the attached list may contact Deborah Tavera for this procurement. The contract requires comparability in scope, pricing, and terms, and compliance with New York State procurement requirements. Vendors should demonstrate ability to supply all items, experience with similar institutions, capability to support electronic procurement, financial capacity, and provide pricing as specified.

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