Blue 360 Media Law Enforcement Handbooks

The New York State Police plans to establish a three-year contract with Blue 360 Media for the procurement of custom law enforcement handbooks, specifically the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Manual and the New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Law Manual, which will include printed books, eBooks, and mobile applications. This contract is based on a sole-source exemption granted by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, recognizing Blue 360 Media as the single source capable of providing these specialized materials. The contract is set to commence on February 1, 2024, and will conclude on January 31, 2027, with the advertising exemption noted to end on January 12, 2024. The contract will be executed across Albany and Madison counties, with the primary performance location in Albany. The solicitation for this contract was posted on January 5, 2024, under solicitation number 2105275, with responses due by January 12, 2024. The organization involved is the New York State Department of Police, classified under NAICS code 812990, which covers other personal services. The primary contact for this procurement is Leslie Appling, a Contract Management Specialist, whose email is provided for any questions or comments regarding the sole-source procurement process. The contract details and related information can be accessed through the New York State Contract Reporter online portal.