SUNY Upstate Medical University (SUNY Upstate) intends to procure employee uniforms for various environmental services departments pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under State Finance Law section §163(6) and NYS Education Law §355(5)(a). This procurement opportunity is limited to New York State businesses certified pursuant to Article 17-B of the New York State Executive Law. Interested parties should contact the appropriately designated Hospital contact as shown below for more details about the opportunity.

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. 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 submit valid and current NYS “Workman’s Compensation and Disability Forms”.

Successful contractor shall be required to complete and submit applicable documents related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, and New York State’s Tax Law Section 5-a.

Requirements :

• Must provide current and active references where uniforms are provided to hospitals of similar size and scope as SUNY Upstate.
• Must be classified as a NYS small business
• Vendor must be located within walking distance of the hospital
• Must be able to provide on-site sizing for new employees and have uniforms in stock for immediate same day use