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POL - Transparency- NYC OpenBudget and NYS Finance Law 11 2016

  • YEAR CREATED: 2016
The document is a section of the New York State Laws related to procurement and bidding processes for state agencies. It outlines various requirements and procedures that must be followed when soliciting and accepting offers for purchases. Some key points mentioned in the document include: - The Office of General Services (OGS) is required to submit a report to the Speaker of the Assembly and the Temporary President of the Senate, detailing the number of times electronic submission was required for bids and the estimated savings to the state as a result. - The report should also include information on the size, minority- and women-owned business enterprise composition, and geographic distribution of vendors who submitted bids in response to OGS solicitations. - Public notice of procurements by state agencies exceeding $50,000 must be advertised in the state's procurement opportunities newsletter. - For purchases from sources other than preferred sources and for purchases exceeding the discretionary buying threshold, a formal competitive procurement process must be followed, including a clear statement of need, specifications, a competitive field, and a fair method of award. - The solicitation must prescribe minimum specifications or requirements, describe the evaluation and selection process, and may allow for clarification and revisions from offerers before award. - Unsuccessful offerers have the right to request a debriefing from the state agency to understand the reasons for their proposal or bid not being selected for an award. The debriefing must be requested within fifteen calendar days of receiving notice of being unsuccessful. Overall, the document provides guidelines and regulations to ensure fair and transparent procurement processes for state agencies in New York.
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