Apparel and Uniform Purchase

OVERVIEW: The University at Buffalo ("University") is the largest, most comprehensive, research-intensive university within the 64-campus State University of New York ("SUNY") system, and is SUNY's primary center for professional education and training. It enrolls approximately 30,000 students. The University is located in the Buffalo-Niagara region of the state, which is New York's largest upstate metropolitan area. SCOPE It is the intent of the University at Buffalo (“University”) to establish one (1) contract for the provision of Apparel and Uniforms for University Facilities and Residential Life based upon the terms and conditions set herein. The University at Buffalo intends to procure Apparel and Uniforms pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under State Finance Law §163(6) and NYS Education Law §355 (5)(a). This procurement opportunity is limited to New York State businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law. The Bidder/Contractor shall submit their bid price based upon approximately 500 employees that shall be requiring uniforms at the time of the Contract award. The University anticipates that employee turnover will occur throughout the term of this Contract, and as they are hired, they will require uniforms under this Contract, ordered on a quarterly basis. There will be up to four (4) purchases per year: o One (1) major yearly purchase in beginning of the Contract term o Three (3) quarterly purchases for any new employees. For the one-time major purchase, the delivery location will be the Helm Distribution Center. Upon contract award, the Bidder/Contractor and University's Contract Manager will come to a mutual agreement as to delivery for the smaller quarterly purchases. The University reserves the right to change or add locations at any time throughout the duration of this Contract. TERM OF AGREEMENT/CONTRACT TERM The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal written agreement with the University for a period of five (5) year(s). Award is contingent upon full execution of a contract by the parties and the approval of the State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), if applicable. DESIGNATED CAMPUS CONTACT Dylan Lambert Senior Buyer 224 Crofts Hall contact@example.gov (716)-645-4513