Esd - Empire State Government - Ny - Agency Bids & RFPs

Proposals deemed late will not be considered. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted via email by a specific deadline. The RFP and responses will be posted as an addendum. The issuance of the RFP and submission of a response does not obligate ESD in any manner. ESD reserves the right to amend, modify, withdraw, revise, require supplemental statements, accept or reject responses, extend deadlines, negotiate terms, communicate with respondents to correct responses, cancel or reissue the RFP, and extend the term of any agreement. All costs associated with responding to the RFP are at the respondent's expense. Information submitted is subject to the Freedom of Information Law. Proposals may be discussed at ESD director meetings, which are subject to the open meetings law. ESD reserves the right to retain and use all submitted materials. The awarded contract, if any, may be subject to review and approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Contractor performance will be assessed according to the achievement of contractual obligations. The corporation may make changes or additions to work or services within the general scope of the contract. Contractor staff assigned to the project shall be subject to approval by the corporation. The contractor agrees not to subcontract any of its services without prior written approval. All employees of the contractor or subcontractors must possess the necessary qualifications, training, licenses, and permits. All persons, corporations, or other legal entities performing services on behalf of the contractor must comply with applicable federal and state laws. Additional information about required forms is included in the RFP. All bidders must certify that they have not colluded with any other respondents. Respondents must attest that they have read, understood, and will comply with the provisions regarding conflicts of interest. State finance law sections 139j and 139k apply to this RFP. All proposals must contain a statement, signed by the respondent, certifying that they are not on the list created pursuant to paragraph b of subdivision 3 of section 165a of the state finance law. All bidders must certify that they are in compliance with Executive Order 16 prohibiting state agencies from contracting with businesses in Russia. All bidders must certify that they are in compliance with Executive Order 177 prohibiting discrimination and harassment. ESD is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE). A contractor must document its good faith efforts to provide meaningful participation by MWBE as subcontractors and suppliers. ESD may withhold payment pending receipt of the required MWBE documentation. The respondent agrees that ESD may withhold payment pursuant to any contract awarded as a result of this RFP pending receipt of the required MWBE documentation. The successful respondent will be required to submit a quarterly MWBE contractor compliance payment report. The respondent is required to ensure that it and any subcontractors undertake or continue programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination. The respondent will be required to submit a minority and women-owned business enterprise and equal employment opportunity policy statement. If awarded a contract, respondent shall submit a workforce utilization report and shall require each of its subcontractors to submit a workforce utilization report. ESD has determined that the assessment of the diversity practices of respondents is practical, feasible, and appropriate. Respondents shall be required to include as part of their response to this procurement the diversity practices questionnaire. Participation opportunities for New York State certified service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB) are provided. ESD hereby establishes an overall goal of 6

Proposals deemed late will not be considered. Questions/clarifications must be submitted via email by a specific deadline. The awarded contract may be subject to review and approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for contracts exceeding one million dollars. Contractor performance will be assessed based on timely and professional fulfillment of contractual obligations. The corporation may make changes or additions to work within the general scope of the contract, with potential equitable adjustments. Contractor staff assigned to the project must be approved by the corporation. The agreement is not assignable. Subcontracting requires prior written approval. All bidders must certify that they have not colluded with other respondents. Respondents must attest to compliance with conflict of interest provisions. Compliance with State Finance Law sections 139j and 139k is required. All respondents must be responsible, demonstrating financial ability, organizational capacity, and legal authority. Respondents must register in the State's vendor responsibility system (VENDREP). Proposals must contain a statement affirming compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and Executive Orders 16 and 177. New York State businesses are encouraged to participate. Any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to State Tax Law section 5a. A completed W-9 form must be submitted with the proposal. Unsuccessful respondents may request a debriefing within 15 calendar days of notification. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, commercial automobile, professional liability, workers' compensation, and disability insurance. ESD must be named as additional insured on all policies.

Questions and requests for clarification regarding the RFP should be submitted via email by a specific deadline. Questions will not be accepted orally. A comprehensive list of questions and responses will be posted as an addendum. Respondents are encouraged to review all posted questions and answers. The issuance of this RFP and submission of a response does not obligate ESD in any manner. ESD reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw the RFP, revise requirements, require supplemental statements, accept or reject responses, extend deadlines, negotiate terms, communicate with respondents to correct responses, cancel or reissue the RFP, and extend the term of any agreement. All costs associated with responding to the RFP are at the respondent's expense. Information submitted is subject to the Freedom of Information Law. Proposals may be discussed at ESD director meetings, which are subject to the Open Meetings Law. The awarded contract, if any, may be subject to review and approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Contractor performance will be assessed according to the achievement of contractual obligations. ESD may, at any time, make changes or additions to work or services within the general scope of the contract. Contractor staff assigned to the project shall be subject to approval by the corporation. The agreement resulting from this RFP is intended to secure the professional services of the contractor. The contractor agrees not to subcontract any of its services without prior written approval. All employees of the contractor, or of its subcontractors, who shall perform services under this contract, shall possess the necessary qualifications, training, licenses, and permits. All persons, corporations, or other legal entities that perform services on behalf of contractor under the agreement resulting from this RFP shall, in performing such services, comply with all applicable federal and state laws concerning employment in the United States. This section contains additional information about the forms that are required to be included in each respondent's submission. All bidders must certify that they have not colluded with any other respondents in their proposal. Respondents must attest that they have read, understood, and will comply with the following provisions regarding conflicts of interest. State finance law sections 139j and 139k apply to this RFP. All respondents to this RFP must be responsible. Respondents are to file the required vendor responsibility questionnaire online via the vendrep system or may choose to complete and submit a paper questionnaire. Every proposal made to ESD pursuant to a competitive solicitation must contain a statement, signed by the respondent on company letterhead, certifying that the bidder is not on the list created pursuant to paragraph b of subdivision 3 of section 165a of the state finance law. In accordance with New York State Executive Order 16, all bidders must certify that they are in compliance with EO16 prohibiting state agencies from contracting with businesses in Russia. In accordance with New York State Executive Order 177, all bidders must certify that they are in compliance with the New York State Human Rights Law. ESD is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE). A contractor on any contract resulting from this procurement contract must document its good faith efforts to provide meaningful participation by MWBE as subcontractors and suppliers. By submitting a proposal, a respondent agrees that ESD may withhold payment pending receipt of the required MWBE documentation. The respondent understands that only sums paid to MWBE for the performance of a commercially useful function may be applied toward the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The successful respondent will be required to submit a quarterly MWBE contractor complian