Premier – Merit Medical Systems Tumor Localization Equipment

SUNY Upstate Medical University (Upstate) intends to purchase Merit Medical Systems Tumor Localization Equipment, accessories, and supplies utilizing Premier contract PP-IM-507 pursuant to its authority 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 tumor localization equipment, accessories, and supplies equivalent and compatible with Merit Medical Systems tumor localization equipment, accessories, and supplies may, if interested, contact Jim Robinson to discuss the procurement. Equivalency and compatibility must be demonstrated by meeting the performance of and being compatible with existing Merit Medical Systems tumor localization equipment, accessories, and supplies. If offering equivalent, compatible, and interchangeable tumor localization equipment, accessories, and supplies, the vendor must provide the following at no cost: Supporting documentation, software (as needed), transportation, set-up, removal, and equipment for examination, demonstration, and trial. 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 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 can provide the above describe product is invited to contact SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Hospital 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) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%