Stony Brook University Hospital proposes to purchase IOA Suspend Recliner Chairs and Related Items or equal. As sealed bid will be held. Any Vendor who believes they can provide this product or equivalent is invited to contact Jenice Seymour at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Purchasing Department, as listed below, for a copy of the quote specifications/solicitation or to discuss this opportunity prior to the due date stated in the advertisement.

The IOA Suspend Recliner is a preferred recliner by the nursing staff as well as the Physical Therapy staff due to the ease of use, lay flat design and lower sides for safe patient transfer. The Suspend 3 position recliner was chosen for the following additional reasons.

1. Locking Casters
2. Steelock construction ensures superior structural integrity and the weight capacity of 350lbs.
3. Drop down arm to facilitate ingress and egress.
4. The construction is designed for ease of cleaning and proper infection control i.e continuous footrest.
5. Urethane Arm Caps for Durability

If you plan to provide other than the brand name cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the brand name and the catalog number or part number you intend to furnish and the characteristics of the substitute item that are equivalent to the brand name. Also provide all documents which clearly describe the substitute item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Failure to submit the requested substitute item information before the closing date listed below, will eliminate the vendor from all further consideration. Items otherwise equal may not satisfy the requirement due to differences in material composition, size, environmental application, etc.

If offering equivalent and compatible IOA Suspend Recliner Chairs and Related Items or equal the vendor must provide the following at no cost, if asked to do so: 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. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract 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. In addition, the contractor will be required to complete and submit documents related to NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, and Public Officers Law.