Purchase of 1, 970 (Nineteen-Hundred Seventy) Yamaha YRS-24B Recorders

The City of Yonkers, located in Westchester County, New York, is seeking quotations for the procurement of 1,970 Yamaha YRS-24B Recorders (or approved equal) for distribution to multiple schools during the 2025-26 school year. This Request for Quotation (RFQ 2026-796) was issued by the Bureau of Purchasing on August 13, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 18, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. The procurement seeks three-piece plastic recorders complete with canvas carrying bags, to be delivered as soon as possible. Vendors must submit quotations via email to Corey W. Amundson and provide firm pricing with no adjustments allowed. The city prefers an all-or-none award but reserves the right to award by line item if deemed most beneficial. Quotation requirements include unit and total pricing, lead time for availability, and a completed non-collusion certification. Pricing is established as F.O.B. Destination with payment terms of Net 30 Days, and the city is exempt from sales and use taxes.

The solicitation encourages participation from New York State Certified Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprises, providing an opportunity for such businesses to compete for the contract. While no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned, vendors are prompted to indicate their certification status. The procurement does not appear to have restrictive qualifications that would significantly limit competition, allowing for potential alternative manufacturers if they can meet the specified requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement involves 1,970 units of musical instruments, suggesting a substantial contract value. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide the recorders with appropriate lead times and meet the city's delivery and specification requirements. The flexible approach to potential equal brands suggests the city is primarily focused on obtaining quality instruments that meet the educational needs of Yonkers schools.