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

Proposals must be submitted by the deadline; late submissions will not be considered. Questions regarding the RFP should be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * reserves the right to amend, withdraw, or cancel the RFP, or revise requirements. All costs associated with responding are the sole responsibility of the respondent. Submitted information is subject to the Freedom of Information Law. The awarded contract may be subject to review and approval by the Office of the State Comptroller for contracts exceeding one million dollars. Contractor performance will be assessed based on timely and professional achievement of contractual obligations. Additional services may be added to the contract with equitable adjustments to price and time. Contractor staff are subject to ESD's approval. Bidders must certify they have not colluded with other respondents. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed. Compliance with State Finance Law sections 139j and 139k regarding communications and disclosure is required. Respondents must register in the state's Vendor Responsibility System (VendRep). All bidders must certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and Executive Orders 16 and 177. A gender-based violence and workplace policy certification is required. Nondiscrimination and contractor supplier diversity requirements apply, including equal employment opportunities. Encouragement is given for participation by New York State businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Certification under State Tax Law section 5a is required. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, commercial automobile insurance, cyber liability, workers' compensation, and disability insurance. A completed W9 form must be submitted. Debriefing for unsuccessful respondents is available upon request.