The Department intends to advance this purchase pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority (transactions under $85,000) under State Finance Law section 163(6), which authorizes purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances, including purchases from New York State small businesses, from businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law and/or Article 17-B of the New York State Executive Law (service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises), and, if applicable, from businesses selling commodities or technology that are recycled or remanufactured Bidders must also be registered with the NYS Department of State either at the time of Bid Opening or shortly thereafter; either as a resident business entity or under valid DOS authority as a foreign business entity conducting business in New York State in order to be considered for award. To the extent that this Solicitation seeks other than manufactured commodity items, bids will be considered only from established business entities who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department, at least two (2) years verifiable and satisfactory experience the type of work called for herein in a large commercial or governmental environment. A Contractor seeking to enter into a contract with the State of New York shall provide one of the following forms to the Department of Transportation (Purchasing Office) at the time of bid submission or shortly after the opening of bids: A Contractor seeking to enter into a contract with the State of New York shall provide one of the following forms to the DOT Purchasing Office at the time of bid submission or shortly after the opening of bids: The Contractor shall procure, at its own sole cost and expense, and shall maintain in force at all times during the term of this contract including any extensions or renewals until final payment is disbursed, the policies of insurance covering all operations under the contract whether written by companies authorized by the New York State Insurance Department to issue insurance in the State of New York and that have an A.M. Best Company rating of (A -) or better or approved by the Department. The Contractor shall deliver to the Department evidence of such policies as the Department deems necessary to verify that the required insurance is in effect.
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