Description
The State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking bids from equipment lessors to fund medical equipment and management information systems for SUNY's Syracuse University Hospital (Upstate Medical Center) and affiliates in Onondaga County. The project includes a linear accelerator, lab equipment, fire alarm equipment, monitors, microscope, beds, ultrasound machines, PET/CT Scanners, pharmacy dispensing equipment, endoscopes, computer systems, and IT equipment, among other medical equipment. The total project cost is estimated to be $35,400,000. The selected lessor will be required to provide a five-year variable and/or fixed rate for the lease, as well as other services such as lease payment methodology and credit approval process.
• The equipment to be leased includes medical equipment such as linear accelerators, lab equipment, and patient monitors.
• The lease term is five years, with semi-annual payments in arrears.
• The lessor must have an established track record in large ticket tax-exempt leasing and be willing to fund progress payments from escrowed funds.
• The lessor must also comply with various state and federal regulations, including those related to non-discrimination, workers' compensation, and data security.