ESU-211894132.pdf

Reference: ESU-211894132 Dell APEX Private Cloud Subscription or equivalent

This Is Not an Order.

Office of Procurement │ 2 Union Avenue │ Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

*Please fill this Request for Quotation form out, print, wet sign, and PDF to submit to the following.

ADDRESS RESPONSE OR INQUIRIES TO:

Attn: Jessica Alojipan

Director of Procurement and Contract State University of New York, Empire State University

2 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

E-mail: Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu

For Submissions Only or Procurement Questions:

Attn: Jessica Alojipan

Director of Procurement and Contract State University of New York, Empire State University

111 West Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

E-mail: Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu

Secondary bids@sunyempire.edu

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

State University of New York (“SUNY”), Empire State University (“University”) seeks a responsive and responsible vendor to provide a twelve (12) month Dell APEX Private Cloud Subscription or equivalent at two locations, one in Albany, NY and the other in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Documents Request for Quotation includes

- This Request for Quotation ESU-211894132

- Attachment A

- Exhibit A

- Exhibit A-1

- Exhibit B

- Attachments 1 to 14

Requirements Please see Attachment A.

Date: 07/31/2026

Reference Number: ESU-211894132

Description: Dell APEX Private Cloud Subscription or equivalent

Response due by: 3:00 PM EST on August 21, mailto:Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu mailto:Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu mailto:bids@sunyempire.edu

Office of Procurement │ 2 Union Avenue │ Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Bid Pricing Sheet Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Price Unit Total

Dell APEX Private Cloud Subscription or equivalent (Albany, NY)

1 Each

Dell APEX Private Cloud Subscription or equivalent (Saratoga Springs, NY)

1 Each

Grand Total General Information

1. All inquiries must be in writing and sent via e-mail to Jessica Alojipan at Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu and CC bids@sunyempire.edu

2. Participating vendors must return this entire RFQ submission to: Jessica Alojipan at Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu, no later than 15:00 ET on August 21, 2026. The completed and signed RFQ package may be e-mailed.

3. A response does not bind or obligate the responder or State University of New York Empire State University to any agreement for the provision of services expressed in this advertisement.

4. No contracts will be awarded based solely upon submission.

5. Responding or not responding to this solicitation does not preclude a vendor from bidding on any future solicitations.

6. It is anticipated, but not guaranteed, that the University may use the information received from this solicitation to develop a future procurement for these products and services.

7. When contacting the University, please submit your inquiries by e-mail to both contacts listed in this advertisement.

8. It is the policy of the State of New York, and the University to encourage minority and women owned business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all vendors are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.

9. The State University of New York and the University reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

10. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor meeting the specifications with the lowest Grand Total mailto:Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu mailto:bids@sunyempire.edu mailto:Jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu

Office of Procurement │ 2 Union Avenue │ Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

THIS PAGE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH BIDDER’S RESPONSE

RFQ #: ESU-211894132 RFQ Title: Dell APEX Private

Cloud Subscription or equivalent

RFQ Release Date: 07/31/2026

Electronic copies of this RFQ are available at: www.nyscr.ny.gov Key Events Requested Submission of Questions and Requests for Clarification 08/07/2026, 3:00 PM EST Response to questions/requests for clarification issued 08/10/2026, 3:00 PM EST Submission Due Date and Time (Any submissions received after the deadline will not be considered)

08/21/2026, 3:00 PM EST

SUNY Empire reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify the above schedule. Bidders will be notified of any changes in a timely manner

Contact Information Primary Contact:

Jessica Alojipan Assistant Director of Procurement Phone: 518-587-2100 Ext. 2868 E-Mail: jessica.Alojipan@sunyempire.edu

Secondary Contact:

bids@sunyempire.edu

Restricted Period In accordance with the requirements of New York State Finance Law Sections 139j and 139k (“Lobbying Law”), the restricted period for this procurement is now in effect. Therefore, all communications regarding this procurement must be handled through the State University of New York’s designated contacts only.

Bidder Information Legal Business Name of Company Bidding: Bidder’s Federal Tax

Identification Number:

D/B/A – Doing Business As (if applicable): NYS Vendor ID Number:

Street Address: City/State: Zip Code:

If applicable, place an “x” in the appropriate box: (check all that apply) ☐ Small Business (if checked, provide # of employees ____) ☐ Disabled Veteran Owned Business ☐ Minority Owned Business (NYS Certified) ☐ Women Owned Business (NYS Certified) If you are not bidding, place an “x” in the box and return this page only. ☐ We are unable to bid at this time because:

Bidders Signature: Title:

Printed Name: Date:

By signing this form, Bidder acknowledges (a) that the RFQ instructions are understood; (b) that the Bidder is committed to servicing SUNY Empire’s needs in the required time period; (c) that all information required by this RFQ has been included in Bidder’s submission documentation; and (d) you indicate your express authority to sign on behalf of yourself, your company, or other entity, and where the provisions of SUNY Exhibits A and A-1 apply to this quotation, agree to the terms and conditions contained here-in, and (e) the prices quoted are equal to or lower than those quoted to any other governmental agency or private institution.

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