SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to make an award under our discretionary authority, which is up to $125,000.00, pursuant to NYS Education Law §355(5)(a), which authorizes purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances. A sealed bid will not be held. If you are interested in providing a proposal for the below described service, you must contact the appropriately designated contact in this advertisement within 15 business days of this Advertisement Notice.

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.

Vendors responding to this advertisement 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.

Vendors responding to this advertisement must submit valid and current NYS Workman’s Compensation and Disability Forms.

Service Description:

Vendor must be able to do business in New York State

Back up Laboratory services for the sectioning and straining of paraffin blocks.