Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2139189
Single Source Extension for Statewide Job Skills Program Delivery Services
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
2139189
NAICS
611430
This opportunity involves a single source contract extension for statewide job skills program delivery services for New York State agencies and employees. - Government Buyer: - New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations - NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training - OEMs and Vendors: - Watson & Associates, Occupational Hygiene and Safety, LLC (sole vendor and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Statewide delivery of Job Skills Program education, training, and related services - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract allows Watson & Associates to subcontract with NYS certified Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) - Exempt from open competitive bidding due to single source justification - Compliance with Article 15-A of the Executive Law and Article 3 of the Veteran's Service Law - No physical products are being procured; focus is on professional training and education services
Description
The Office of Employee Relations (OER) is seeking a 12-month single source contract extension with Watson & Associates, Occupational Hygiene and Safety, LLC to provide statewide support for the Job Skills Program Education, Training, and related services to New York State agencies and employees represented by the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA). The contract term is from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. A formal open competitive RFP is not feasible before the current contracts expire on December 31, 2026. Watson & Associates may subcontract with NYS certified M/WBE and SDVOB for statewide training delivery to comply with Article 15-A of the Executive Law and Article 3 of the Veteran's Service Law.