Nihon Kohden Non-Invasive Ventilators and Related Products

SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to purchase Nihon Kohden America, LLC Non-Invasive Ventilators and Related Products from a contract awarded by Premier pursuant to its authority under section 163 (3) (vi), which authorizes the purchases of commodities from 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 Non-Invasive Ventilators and Related Products may, if interested, contact Virginia Frost to discuss the procurement.

Equivalency must be demonstrated by meeting the clinical performance of the Non-Invasive Ventilators equipment and Related Products. If offering a clinical equivalent, the vendor must provide free supporting clinical documentation, and equipment for examination, demonstration, and trial. Vendor must be authorized to sell Non-Invasive Ventilators equipment and Related Products as listed on the Vizient contract or approved equivalent.

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

This is not a formal bid. If you are able to provide these items, please provide a quote before the expiration of this advertisement.