New York State Contract Reporter #218382829

SUNY Buffalo seeks electronic database library subscriptions from WALDO/Lyrasis consortium.

SUNY Buffalo is seeking vendors to provide electronic database library subscriptions for its academic library. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Buffalo - OEMs and Vendors: - WALDO/Lyrasis consortium is specifically mentioned as the primary source for these subscriptions - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic database library subscriptions - Annual subscription term - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on access to academic databases - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Procurement is authorized under section 163 (3)(vi), allowing purchase from a consortium without formal competition if price is justified - Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals: 17.90% MBE, 12.10% WBE - Discretionary contract value estimated between $50,000 and $125,000 - Category: Educational & Recreational - Commodities - Vendors offering similar subscriptions are encouraged to contact SUNY Buffalo for consideration

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 the purchase of commodities 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. The procurement is discretionary with a value between $50,000 and $125,000.

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