Increase in funding to C003321

This contract involves an increase in funding for a project identified as C003321 at Stony Brook University, part of the State University of New York system. The contract was awarded without the usual advertising process, as it falls under an exemption granted by the Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with Section 144(2)(e) of the Economic Development Law, specifically because the award was made to JobElephant. The contract has a term from September 30, 2025, through September 30, 2027, and covers all counties in New York State. The funding amount ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting a significant investment in this initiative. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2025, with a response deadline of August 26, 2025. The project is managed by Deborah Marcus, the Contracts Officer at Stony Brook University, who can be contacted via email or phone for questions or comments related to this procurement. The contract's purpose is to expand funding for the specified project, and it is classified under NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other support services. The process and details are publicly accessible through the New York State Contract Reporter, ensuring transparency despite the exemption from advertising.