FASFA Verification

The City University of New York is seeking an enterprise-wide solution that
guides students, parents, and financial aid offices across CUNY through the
entire verification process for Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)
claims. This solution shall facilitate the collection, completion, review, and
submission of information and documentation required for the FAFSA verification
process through a user-friendly, automated process. It is CUNY’s intent to
reduce stop-outs (students who begin attending school and stop/do not return)
due to the verification process, and thereby increase the University’s retention
and enrollment.

Any procurement resulting from this advertisement shall be subject to New York
State Appendix A, CUNY Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, and/or a
standard CUNY Agreement.

The Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA) Applies to this Solicitation.
The restricted period began with the publication of this ad.
Compliance Procurement Lobbying Act
Required Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if
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they are selected.
“Offerer’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State
Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)”
1. “Offerer’s Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations and
Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k”

2. Under the requirements of the State Procurement Lobbying Act all
communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the
Office of University Controller (*Designated Contacts). Until a designation is
made, communication with any other CUNY employees concerning this project
that is determined to be an attempt to influence the procurement may result in
disqualification.

Contact with CUNY:
Under the requirements of the PLA, all communications regarding advertised
projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication
with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor
through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an “impermissible
contact” under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor.

Rules and regulations and more information on this law, please visit:

http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCounci l/Faq.htm (Advisory
Council FAQs)
http://www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act)
http: //www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act