The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) acquires a variety of Traffic Control Equipment and Signal Span Wire and Cable components in conjunction with operation of NYSDOTs traffic signal systems. In support of maintaining NYSDOTs existing traffic signal control infrastructure, NYSDOT is requesting responsive and responsible quotation proposals from qualified vendors to acquire Navigation and Bridge Lights under LOT 17 Items A - G, pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority 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. Vendors wishing to submit pricing proposals should contact the designated contact person(s) identified herein to advise of their ability to provide the requested ITEM(s). Vendors wishing to submit pricing for the quantities specified under LOT 17 Items A - G should complete and submit the attached Product Pricing Worksheet for consideration. The Product Pricing Worksheet is included under the Documents tab of this advertisement. Vendors may submit pricing for one or more ITEMS within LOT 17. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related 1 of 3 Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid, that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. For purposes of this procurement, the NYS Department of Transportation has conducted a comprehensive search and determined this contract does not offer sufficient opportunities to set goals for participation by certified DBE, MWBE, and/or SDVOB firm subcontractors, service providers, and suppliers. This project may present a direct opportunity for certified firms to participate as prime contractors and certified firms are encouraged to submit bids. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None
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