Executive Order Conducting Business in Russia.pdf

This document is an Executive Order (No. 16) issued by the State of New York Executive Chamber, specifically prohibiting state agencies and authorities from contracting with businesses conducting operations in Russia. The order was issued in response to Russia's unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, and it reflects New York's strong solidarity with Ukraine. The executive order, signed on March 17, 2022, effectively bars state entities from entering into new contracts or renewing existing contracts with any entity conducting business operations in Russia.

The order includes specific definitions of "Affected State Entities" and establishes guidelines for implementation, requiring the Commissioner of the Office of General Services to create protocols for evaluating and determining contract eligibility. Accompanying the executive order is a "Bidder's Certification of Compliance" form that requires potential contractors to certify they are not a "Russian-entity" or "supporting entity" as defined in the executive order. This certification must be completed under penalty of perjury, and bidders/proposers must affirm their compliance with the state's Russian divestment directive when submitting bids or proposals for state contracts.