Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #UCO 1014
CUNY Solicits Economic Impact Study Services for NYC Boroughs
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
UCO 1014
NAICS
541690, 541720
This opportunity is a request from the City University of New York (CUNY) Central Office for a comprehensive economic impact study. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), Central Office - Contact: Caron Christian, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified firms with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Economic Impact Study Services - Comprehensive analysis of CUNY's economic contributions across Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond - Includes employment, tax revenue, small business creation, sustainability, and societal impacts - Deliverables: data assessment, methodology proposal, preliminary findings presentation, and final report with recommendations - Minimum of ten years' experience in higher education economic impact studies required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 30% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and 7% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals - Strict compliance with New York State Procurement Lobbying Act - Supplier diversity and compliance forms required - All communications must go through the designated contact - One-year contract term, commencing upon approval by state authorities
Description
The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking qualified firms to provide an economic impact study. The contract term is one year and the study will cover locations including Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond. Interested respondents must meet minimum qualifications and submit proposals according to the detailed submission requirements. The Procurement Lobbying Act applies to this solicitation, and all communications must be directed through the designated contact.