Regional Arbitrator for the CSEA Expedited Process

The New York State Office of Employee Relations has awarded a contract for arbitrator services related to the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) Regional Expedited Process, in accordance with Article 33 of the CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The arbitrators involved were mutually selected by the State and the Union as part of this agreement. The contract covers the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and applies across all counties in New York State, with services to be provided at various locations throughout the state. An exemption from advertising was granted for this procurement, allowing for a single-source award to Joel Douglas, who is identified as the sole recipient. This exemption was approved by the Office of the State Comptroller, and the contract is set to end on January 17, 2024. The procurement process was initiated under solicitation number 2105394, with a response deadline of January 17, 2024. The contract was managed by the New York State Office of Employee Relations, part of the Governor’s Office, with the primary contact being Brett Reish, a Contract Management Specialist. The contract falls under NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other personal services not elsewhere classified. Further details and updates regarding this contract can be accessed through the New York State Contract Reporter.