New York State Contract Reporter #CC25301

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

The City University of New York (CUNY) is soliciting vendors to supply a comprehensive range of photography, video, IT, telecommunications, and related commodities for institutional use. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY) - Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) prominently featured: - Canon, Impact, Pictorico, Manfrotto, QSC, ART, Slik, Blackmagic Design, Rip-Tie, Savage, Energizer, MXL, Rosco, Brother, Profoto, HP, Sony, Sprint Systems of Photography, Speedotron, Tiffen, Audio-Technica, Shure, Photographic Solutions, Samigon, Matthews, HammerMill, Da-Lite, ProTapes, Ilford, Kodak, Paterson, Epson, RODE, Mackie, Sharp, PortaBrace, Neutrik, Belkin, Kupo, Pearstone, Kopul, Sennheiser, Allstate, Acufine, and others - Products/Services Requested: - Wide array of photographic, audio, video, and IT equipment and supplies - Example products: microphones, tripods, lighting, background paper, batteries, ink/toner, headphones, mixers, cables, filters, and specialty media - Each item is typically requested in a quantity of one - Specific part numbers and models are required for Year 1 pricing - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be able to supply all listed items and demonstrate experience with large institutions - Support for electronic procurement (e.g., punchout catalogs) is required - Pricing for Year 1 must match specified items; subsequent years are based on a fixed percentage discount off OEM price lists - 30% MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) participation goal - Compliance with New York State procurement and lobbying laws - Required documentation includes NYS Workmen's Compensation and Disability Forms - The procurement is open to vendors who can meet or exceed the E&I Cooperative Services contract terms and product comparability.

Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) intends to utilize a contract awarded by E&I Cooperative Services with B&H Foto and Electronics Corp., 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. Vendors must demonstrate ability to supply all items, experience with similar institutions, capability to support electronic procurement environments, financial capacity, and provide pricing as specified. The procurement is subject to New York State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k (Lobbying Law) and requires submission of valid NYS Workmen's Compensation and Disability Forms.

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