Surgical Microscopes

SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to purchase Leica Surgical Microscopes from a contract awarded by Premier pursuant to its authority under New York State Finance Law, 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 Leica Surgical Microscopes may, if interested, contact Virginia Frost to discuss the procurement.

Equivalency must be demonstrated by meeting the clinical performance of the Leica Surgical Microscopes equipment. If offering a clinical equivalent, the vendor must provide free supporting clinical documentation, and equipment for examination, demonstration, and trial.

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

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, EO177, and New York State’s Tax Law Section 5-a.

Any vendor who can provide the above described product is invited to contact SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Hospital Purchasing Department as shown below.