Procurement

Procurement Take the first step to doing business with ITS. Learn about the New York State procurement rules and guidelines. Explore current open procurement solicitations. Learn about equal opportunity and supplier diversity programs. On this page On this page Procurement Ready to Do Business with ITS? Is your business ready to fit into New York State’s IT strategy and mission? ITS leverages a variety of technology goods and services to support an extensive product catalog, and your business can be part of this crucial collaboration. Learn about the NYS Procurement Process Open Competitive Procurements View current open procurement opportunities and partner with a nationwide leader in technology to make government work for all New Yorkers. Competitive and Discretionary Procurement Opportunities Successful Bidding in NYS ITS follows NYS procurement policies, which embody the following values for public procurement: Accountability : Taking ownership and being responsible to all stakeholders for our actions. This value is essential to preserve the public trust and protect the public interest. Ethics: Doing the right thing. This value is essential to deserve the public's trust. Acting with transparency and fairness when conducting procurements. Impartiality : Unbiased decision making and actions. This value is essential to ensure fairness for the public good. Professionalism: Upholding high standards of job performance and ethical behavior. This value is essential to balance diverse public interests. Service: Obligation to assist stakeholders. This value is essential to support the public good. Transparency: Easily accessible and understandable policies and processes. This value is essential to demonstrate responsible use of public funds. All technology procurements are subject to state procurement laws and must comply with NYS technology policies and standards. If your company is interested in selling IT goods or services in the NYS public sector marketplace or in contracting with NYS government entities, these links provide useful information before you get started. EEO, MWBE and SDVOB Supplier Diversity Program As one of the largest buyers of IT products and services in New York State government, ITS continues to work closely with the New York State Office of General Services, other state agencies, and New York State's information technology prime contractors to continue improving supplier diversity participation in technology procurements. Learn More about EEO, MWBE and SDVOB Requirements for ITS Vendors All technology procurements are subject to state procurement laws and must comply with NYS technology policies and standards. Your business must be responsive and responsible to become a contractor. New York State finance law and sound procurement practice dictate that state agencies take reasonable steps to ensure that public contracts are awarded to bidders that are responsive and responsible, including the capability to meet bid requirements and fully perform contractual obligations, and possessing the integrity to justify the award of public dollars. It is up to the bidder to demonstrate and maintain its responsibility as a vendor. View All Vendor Resources General Procurement Information New York State Contract Reporter : All state agencies, authorities, and public benefit corporations must advertise construction and consultant bids online in the New York State Contract Reporter. OpenBook NY State Agency Contracts : Search OpenBook NY for active state agency contracts and certain state authority contracts to see who is doing business with the state. Information on this site is updated daily. Procurement Lobbying Act: If you have any questions about compliance with the Procurement Lobbying Act, contact your legal counsel or review the guidance issued by the Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying . Project Sunlight : If you meet with government representatives, it must be documented. Project Sunlight is a component of the Public Integrity Reform act of 2011. It is an online database that provides information to the public on which entities and individuals are interacting with government decision-makers. The law requires that a “covered” employee must record “appearances” with entities to the online, searchable database. The appearance must be reported regardless of the formality of the meeting. Additional Important Links Notice of ITS Authorized Signatories NYS Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records & UCC NYS Ethics Restricted Periods NYS Prevailing Wage Rate Requirements (Department of Labor) NYS Procurement Lobbying Law NYS Sales Tax Requirements & Certification Form NY Executive Order 192 Vendor Integrity Requirements in State Contracts