E&I Agreement- Nikon Instruments, Inc.

SUNY Upstate Medical University (Upstate) intends to purchase Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscope, accessories, and supplies utilizing E&I contract CNR01457 pursuant to its authority under New York State Finance Law, section 163 (3) (vi), which authorizes the use of a consortium or comparable entity in lieu of using a centralized contract and without a formal competitive process when justified by price. Vendors who sell equivalent Nikon TIRF microscope equipment, accessories, and supplies, if interested, contact Shawna Frigon to discuss the procurement.

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.

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

Successful contractor shall be required to submit valid and current NYS Workman’s Compensation and Disability Forms.

Anyone who can provide the above describe product is invited to contact SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Campus Purchasing Department as shown below.