Subscription Access to Refworks Reference Manager Database for CUNY Campuses

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking to establish a one-year subscription agreement with a single provider for access to the Refworks reference management database, which will serve multiple campuses across the five boroughs of New York City. The contract aims to facilitate research and academic activities by providing comprehensive reference management tools to students, faculty, and staff at CUNY. The procurement is open to vendors with prior experience in similar contracts, with ProQuest having been awarded comparable contracts within the last five years. The contract’s estimated value ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, and the procurement process is scheduled for responses by November 1, 2024. This initiative is part of CUNY’s broader effort to enhance academic resources and support scholarly activities across its campuses in Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties. The contract will be managed by the Office of Computing and Information Services, with primary contact being Contract Analyst Tracey Mainer. The procurement process is posted on the New York State Contract System, providing detailed information and the opportunity for qualified vendors to respond. The service is not set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses, indicating an open competitive process.