NYS procurement process

NYS Procurement Process Main BID types Invitation for Bid (IFB): Used in the procurement of commodities and awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder on the basis of lowest price Request for Proposals (RFP): Used for procurements when factors in addition to cost are weighed. The contract is awarded to the responsive and responsible proposer offering the best value The Contract Award Process Once bids are received by the procuring agency, the award process may take several months to complete. The agency evaluates bids and makes a recommendation for award to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). OSC has up to 90 days to approve or reject a contract. Bid Protest The State of New York strives to ensure a fair, open, and competitive procurement process. To file a Bid Protest, vendors must timely follow the procedures for filing a bid protest set forth in the ITS Bid Protest Policy . Vendors and persons acting on their behalf should consult the Advisory Council on Procurement Lobbying for further guidance on the nature of the communications which may be made to the Designated Agency Contact and Solicitation Contact, respectively. Learn more about NYS Procurement Law