IEEE E-Library

The University, through the New York State Contract Reporter, has secured an exemption from the standard publication requirement for a particular contract opportunity, as authorized by Section 144(2)(e) of the Economic Development Law. This exemption was granted by the Office of the State Comptroller under the Contract Reporter Exemption Request ID CNY01-0000486-3330221. The contract is a single-source award to the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, meaning that it was not open for competitive bidding but was awarded directly to a specific entity due to its unique qualifications. The exemption pertains to a solicitation for the IEEE E-Library, applicable across all New York State counties. Set to run for five years, the contract has an advertisement end date of April 10, 2025. Managed by the City University of New York (CUNY), the opportunity is classified under the SLED Contract Opportunity category, with a solicitation type and a projected value range between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Questions regarding the exemption are directed to be addressed to the contact associated with the contracting agency or public authority. This contract, supporting academic and research infrastructure through access to the IEEE E-Library, underscores the strategic procurement approach allowing flexibility and tailored vendor selection based on specialized service needs.