New York State Contract Reporter #25AXB0014

SUNY Buffalo seeks electronic database library subscriptions via NERL Consortium

SUNY Buffalo is seeking electronic database library subscriptions through the NERL Consortium, managed by the Center for Research Libraries. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo - Division: SUNY Buffalo - OEMs and Vendors: - Center for Research Libraries (manages NERL Consortium) - NERL Consortium (NorthEast Research Library Consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic database library subscriptions - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Vendors may contact SUNY Buffalo if they can offer comparable pricing, terms, or services to those available through the NERL Consortium - Must comply with business enterprise goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) - Procurement is justified under New York State Finance Law § 163(3)(vi), allowing use of a consortium without a formal competitive process when price is justified

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The University at Buffalo intends to procure electronic database library subscriptions through the NERL Consortium, C/O the Center for Research Libraries, pursuant to New York State Finance Law § 163(3)(vi). This procurement is being made through a consortium or comparable entity in lieu of using a centralized contract and without a formal competitive process, as permitted when the purchase is justified by price. Vendors that provide electronic database subscription services and believe they can offer comparable pricing, terms, or services may contact the University at Buffalo regarding this procurement.

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