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 addressing prohibitions on 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, with New York standing firmly in support of Ukraine and condemning Russia's actions. The executive order, signed on March 17, 2022, mandates that all state entities over which the Governor has executive authority are directed to refrain from entering into new contracts or renewing existing contracts with any entity conducting business operations in Russia.

The order includes detailed definitions of "Affected State Entities" and establishes guidelines for implementation, including provisions that an Affected State Entity may continue minimal contract activities if necessary for the entity's performance of critical functions. The document also requires the Commissioner of the Office of General Services to establish guidelines for evaluating order requirements and determining contract eligibility. Accompanying the executive order is a Bidder's Certification of Compliance form, which mandates that any bidder/proposer certify they are not a Russian-entity or supporting entity as defined in the executive order, under penalty of perjury, when submitting bids or proposals to the City of Schenectady.