Specifications

New York State Office of General Services
Solicitation Number 1767 Integrated Facility Management
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is advised that should it seek to renew or extend a Contract awarded in response to the solicitation, it
must provide the same certification at the time the Contract is renewed or extended.
During the term of the Contract, should OGS receive information that a person (as defined in State
Finance Law §165-a) is in violation of the above-referenced certifications, OGS will review such
information and offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has
ceased its engagement in the investment activity which is in violation of the Act within 90 days after the
determination of such violation, then OGS shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for
by law, rule, or contract, including, but not limited to, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or
declaring the Contractor in default.
OGS reserves the right to reject any bid, request for assignment, renewal or extension for an entity that
appears on the Prohibited Entities List prior to the award, assignment, renewal or extension of a contract,
and to pursue a responsibility review with respect to any entity that is awarded a contract and appears on
the Prohibited Entities list after contract award.
6.19 Encouraging Use of NYS Businesses in Contract Performance
New York State businesses have a substantial presence in State contracts and strongly contribute to the
economies of the state and the nation. In recognition of their economic activity and leadership in doing
business in New York State, bidders/proposers for this contract for commodities, services or technology
are strongly encouraged and expected to consider New York State businesses in the fulfillment of the
requirements of the contract. Such partnering may be as subcontractors, suppliers, protégés or other
supporting roles.
Bidders/proposers need to be aware that all authorized users of this contract will be strongly encouraged,
to the maximum extent practical and consistent with legal requirements, to use responsible and
responsive New York State businesses in purchasing commodities that are of equal quality and
functionality and in utilizing services and technology. Furthermore, bidders/proposers are reminded that
they must continue to utilize small, minority and women-owned businesses, consistent with current State
law.
Utilizing New York State businesses in State contracts will help create more private sector jobs, rebuild
New York‘s infrastructure, and maximize economic activity to the mutual benefit of the contractor and its
New York State business partners. New York State businesses will promote the contractor‘s optimal
performance under the contract, thereby fully benefiting the public sector programs that are supported by
associated procurements.
Public procurements can drive and improve the State‘s economic engine through promotion of the use of
New York businesses by its contractors. The State therefore expects bidders/proposers to provide
maximum assistance to New York businesses in their use of the contract. The potential participation by
all kinds of New York businesses will deliver great value to the State and its taxpayers.