Purchase of additional software licenses under contract C003636

The state and local contract opportunity involves the purchase of additional software licenses under contract C003636 for SUNY Stony Brook, located in Suffolk County, New York. The procurement is classified as a single-source award to Electronic Data Collection Corp, which has been granted an exemption from standard advertising requirements under Chapter 862 of the Laws of 1990. The contract term spans from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2028, covering all New York State counties. While specific details about the software licenses are not explicitly outlined, the procurement appears to be a continuation or expansion of an existing technology agreement. The Office of the State Comptroller has approved the exemption in accordance with Section 144(2)(e) of the Economic Development Law, indicating a specialized procurement process. The opportunity is set to be advertised until June 20, 2025, with potential vendors or interested parties directed to contact the contracting agency for further information.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the provided documentation. The single-source nature of the award suggests that Electronic Data Collection Corp is the sole or preferred vendor for these software licenses. The contract appears to be limited to this specific vendor without apparent competitive bidding. While the exact award value is not specified, the five-year contract duration implies a potentially significant financial commitment. The procurement seems focused on expanding or maintaining existing software infrastructure at SUNY Stony Brook, with the potential for systemwide technology integration across New York State counties. Questions or comments regarding the procurement are to be directed to the contracting agency's designated contact person, though specific contact details are not provided in the current documentation.