Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2138422
SUNY Buffalo seeks electronic database library subscriptions via WALDO/Lyrasis consortium.
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
2138422
NAICS
519130, 519120
SUNY Buffalo is seeking to procure electronic database library subscriptions for its academic library. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Buffalo - OEMs and Vendors: - WALDO/Lyrasis consortium (only named vendor and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic database library subscriptions - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Procurement is authorized under section 163 (3)(vi), allowing purchase from a consortium without formal competition when price is justified - Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals: - 17.90% for minority-owned businesses - 12.10% for women-owned businesses - Contract term is one year - Category: - Educational & Recreational - Commodities
Description
The University at Buffalo intends to purchase electronic database library subscriptions from the WALDO/Lyrasis consortium. This procurement is authorized under section 163 (3)(vi), allowing purchase from a consortium without a formal competitive process when justified by price. Vendors selling electronic database library subscriptions may contact the University to discuss the procurement. The contract term is one year, and the procurement falls under the category of Educational & Recreational - Commodities. Minority and Women Business Enterprise goals are set at 17.90% and 12.10%, respectively.