Regional Arbitrator for the CSEA Expedited Process

The New York State Office of Employee Relations has contracted arbitrator services for the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) Regional Expedited Process under the provisions of Article 33 of the CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The arbitrators involved were mutually selected by the State and the Union, ensuring a fair and agreed-upon process. An exemption from advertising requirements has been approved by the Office of the State Comptroller, allowing for a sole-source award to Michael Smith, identified as the single-source recipient. The contract spans from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and covers all counties within New York State, with services to be provided across the entire state. The solicitation for this contract was posted on January 9, 2024, with a response deadline of January 17, 2024. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other personal services, and is managed by the Employee Relations division of the NYS Governor’s Office. The primary contact for this procurement is Brett Reish, Contract Management Specialist 2, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Further details about the solicitation and contract can be accessed through the New York State Contract Reporter website.