New York State Contract Reporter #RFQ S-1606

SUNY Upstate Medical University Seeks NYS-Certified M/WBE Reseller for LinkedIn Learning Platform

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking proposals from New York State-certified Minority or Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) to act as a third-party reseller for the LinkedIn Learning platform for a three-year term. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University - Contract Administrator: Emily Brown - OEM Highlight: - LinkedIn is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the LinkedIn Learning platform - Vendors: - Only NYS-certified M/WBE resellers are eligible to respond - Products/Services Requested: - LinkedIn Learning platform access for approximately 11,889 full-time employees - Platform must provide: - Over 10,500 digital courses in English and 25,000+ courses across seven native libraries - 13 interface languages and subtitles in 46 languages - Content from industry experts, customizable learning paths, and professional certifications - Practice tools (including GitHub and CoderPad integration) - Live instructor-hosted broadcasts and ability to upload proprietary content - Custom branding, browser and mobile access, learner management dashboard, and career insights - Integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Single-Sign On, and no additional costs for integrations or support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only NYS-certified M/WBEs may submit proposals - Procurement is discretionary under NYS Education Law §355(5)(a) - No additional charges for integrations, support, or required features - Compliance with NYS Finance Law lobbying restrictions and vendor responsibility requirements - Estimated contract value is up to $1.5 million for the three-year term

Description

The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University intends to award a contract to a certified Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) for a third-party reseller of the LinkedIn Learning Platform. The contract term is three years and the procurement is discretionary under New York State Education Law §355(5)(a), allowing purchases without a formal competitive process from NYS-certified small businesses. The platform must provide extensive digital courses across various subjects, customizable learning paths, practice tools, certifications, live broadcasts, and integration capabilities with Learning Management Systems. The procurement is subject to New York State Finance Law regarding lobbying and requires submission of vendor responsibility and insurance documents.

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