Exemption Request-Elevator and Dumbwaiter Maintenance

Baruch College of the City University of New York seeks a twelve-month contract extension with Slade Industries, Inc to continue maintenance, repairs, and services for its elevators and dumbwaiters. The current contract, set to expire on February 28, 2025, is being extended on a single-source basis to allow time for a competitive procurement process, with an exemption from the Contract Reporter publication requirement approved by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller. The extension will run until February 28, 2026, ensuring uninterrupted service while the college conducts a new procurement. The contract covers all labor, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment needed for comprehensive preventive maintenance and repairs, and is applicable across all New York State counties at Baruch College. The exemption is justified under economic development law, and the award recipient remains Slade Industries, Inc. The procurement process is classified under NAICS code 812990, relating to other personal services, with a contract value estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000. The solicitation was posted on March 3, 2025, with responses due by March 10, 2025. The primary contact for this procurement is Devon Hariprashad, Chief Procurement Officer at Baruch College, reachable via email or phone. The process and related notices are publicly accessible through the New York State Contract Reporter.