Addendum No. 1.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to a Request for Proposal issued by the State University of New York Maritime College's Purchasing Department. The addendum extends the proposal submission deadline from the original date to August 12, 2026, for RFP FF-26-46 regarding Basic Firefighting Training for Cadets. SUNY Maritime seeks a qualified vendor to provide U.S. Coast Guard Approved Marine Basic Firefighting Training that complies with U.S.C.G NVIC 08-14 requirements. The procurement requires vendors to demonstrate a minimum of five years of expertise in marine firefighting training. Prospective bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by submitting contact information via email to dlorde@sunymaritime.edu with the subject line "RFP FF-26-46 Basic Firefighting training for cadets."

The procurement is subject to New York State Law 139-j and 139-k, requiring vendors to complete and submit documentation related to vendor responsibility, lobbying law compliance, and New York State Tax Law section 5-a. Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) contracting goals have been established at 15 percent for both Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE). The Fire Department of New York was previously awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years. All terms and conditions from the original RFP remain in full force and effect unless specifically revised in this addendum, which shall control in the event of any conflict.