E&I Agreement-Nikon Instruments, Inc.

SUNY Upstate Medical University (Upstate) intends to purchase a Nikon Ti2E Widefield Miscroscope, accessories, and supplies utilizig E&I contract CNR01457 pursuant to its authroity under New York State Finance Law, section 163 (3) (vi), which authorizes the use of a consortium or comparable entity in lieu of using a centralized contract and without a formal competitive process when justified by price. Vendors who sell equivalent Nikon Ti2E Widefield Microscope equipment, accessories, and supplies, if interested, contact Shawna Frigon to discuss the procurement. This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law 139 j&k, AKA the Lobbying Law. Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual listed below. Contacting any other individuals at Upstate in connection with this advertisement may constitute a violation of the New York State Finance Law. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract award to debarment from sales to any NYS agency. Successful contractor shall be required to complete and submit applicable documents related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Public Officers Law, NYS Finance Law 139 j&k, and New York State's Tax Law Section 5-a. Successful contractor shall be required to submit valid and current NYS Workman's Compensation and Disability Forms. Anyone who canprovide the above described product is invited to contact SUNY Upstate Medical University's Campus Purchasing Department as shown below. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%