Medical Document Translation Services for Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to award up to two (2) contracts for medical document translation services. Complete requirements and specifications are described in the Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) S-1553, Medical Language Translation Services for Limited English Proficiency, which is available on Upstate’s website: http://www.upstate.edu/finance/publicbid/ and by clicking on Public Bids. This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law Section 139-j&k, also known as the Lobbying Law. Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual(s) listed as the primary contact. Contacting any other individuals at Upstate in connection with this advertisement may constitute a violation of the NYS Finance Law. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract award to debarment from sales to any New York State agency. Bidders will be required to submit applicable documents related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Finance Law Section 139-j&k, and New York State Tax Law Section 5-a. Bidders will also be required to submit valid and current NYS Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits insurance certificates. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Highlander Communications Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 15.00% WBE Goal: 15.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%