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 signed on March 17, 2022, in response to Russia's unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, and aims to support Ukrainian people by preventing New York state entities from engaging with Russian businesses or entities.

The executive order defines "Affected State Entities" as agencies and departments over which the Governor has executive authority, and establishes guidelines for restricting new contracts and renewals with any entity conducting business operations in Russia. The order requires the Commissioner of the Office of General Services to establish guidelines for evaluating the requirements and potential contracts. Additionally, the document includes a "Bidder's Certification of Compliance" form that must be completed by any bidder or proposer, certifying that they are not a Russian-entity or supporting entity as defined in the executive order.