Real Estate Counsel Transaction Services

CUNY is seeking a law firm with experience in real estate transactions to represent the University as a party in the negotiation of various real estate transactions involving various properties in New York City.

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 they are selected.

1. "Offeror’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State
   Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)”
2. “Offeror’s Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations
   and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k”

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)