Accessibility Pods

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State College) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of accessibility pods and related workstation components under New York State Education Law 355(5)(a). The procurement encompasses nine Pod Single Workstations and two 1-Person Carrel Plug Sets, with each unit featuring a single-faced 1-person carrel design with work surface and side shelf constructed from plastic laminate, upholstered surround, fixed bench with cushioned seat and back, surface-mounted power pop-up with one power outlet and one dual USB A+C port. This is a discretionary, non-competitive procurement with no sealed bid process; interested vendors must submit proposals and contact the designated campus contact within 15 business days of the advertisement notice. The opportunity was posted on December 24, 2025, with a submission deadline of January 16, 2026. Alfred State College seeks to enhance campus accessibility and accommodate student needs through these specialized workstations, with evaluation criteria centered on product specifications, vendor qualifications, and compliance with stated requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses have been identified in this procurement opportunity. There are no listed incumbent vendors or existing contractors noted, indicating this represents a new procurement initiative with no integration requirements with current infrastructure. The procurement is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified product requirements and delivering the required accessibility pod units. The anticipated award value for this procurement is up to $125,000, representing the maximum budgeted amount for the complete acquisition of all nine workstations and two carrel plug sets. No prior awards of identical or substantially similar contracts have been made within the past five years, further confirming this as a new initiative for the college.