New York State Contract Reporter #2137923

SUNY Buffalo seeks electronic database library subscriptions via NERL Consortium.

SUNY Buffalo is seeking to acquire electronic database library subscriptions through the NorthEast Research Library Consortium (NERL), managed by the Center for Research Libraries. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Buffalo - OEMs and Vendors: - Center for Research Libraries (NERL Consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic database library subscriptions - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Procurement is conducted via consortium (NERL) under NY State Finance Law § 163(3)(vi), bypassing centralized contracts and formal competition if price is justified - Business enterprise goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) - Vendors offering comparable pricing, terms, or services are invited to contact SUNY Buffalo - No additional technical or product-specific requirements listed

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The University at Buffalo intends to procure electronic database library subscriptions through the NERL Consortium, managed by the Center for Research Libraries, pursuant to New York State Finance Law § 163(3)(vi). This procurement is conducted through a consortium or comparable entity instead of a centralized contract and without a formal competitive process, justified by price. Vendors offering electronic database subscription services with comparable pricing, terms, or services are invited to contact the University at Buffalo regarding this procurement.

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