On-Line Reverse Auction Services (Statewide)

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) On-Line Reverse Auction Services statewide contract (Group #79016) provides authorized users with professional reverse auction services for procuring commodities and services. The vehicle supports multiple auction types, including Standard Reverse Auction, Percentage Off List Price, Percentage Over Supplier's Cost, Fixed Amount Off List Price, and Fixed Amount Over Supplier's Cost. Designed for state agencies, political subdivisions, public authorities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations, the contract enables entities to conduct competitive pricing events with structured transaction fee models based on projected spend volumes.

The contract features two prime contractors: EASiBuy, LLC from Kent, Ohio, and eBridge Business Solutions, LLC from Louisville, Kentucky. The vehicle has a comprehensive performance period from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2025, covering the entire State of New York. Transaction fees are paid by awarded suppliers, not authorized users, with fee percentages varying based on projected spend ranges (under $2M to over $10M). Additional consultation services are available at hourly rates, with a maximum of $25,000 per user agreement. The contract is a centralized, competitively bid procurement solution that supports small, minority, and women-owned businesses while encouraging the purchase of recycled and energy-efficient products.