BioMerieux Etests,Vitek+Automation reagents +related productsR

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks to purchase BioMerieux Etests, Vitek Reagents
and Related Products from a contract awarded by Premier pursuant to its
authority under section 163 (3) (vi), which authorizes the purchases of
commodities from a consortium or comparable entity in lieu of using a
centralized contract and without a formal competitive process when justified by
price. Vendors who sell equivalent BioMerieux reagents and Related Products
may, if interested, contact Sheree Banks by email to discuss this procurement.
Equivalency must be demonstrated by meeting the clinical performance of the
BioMerieux Etests, Vitek reagents and Related Products. If offering a clinical
equivalent, the vendor must provide free supporting clinical documentation, and
equipment for examination, demonstration, and trial. Vendor must be authorized
to see BioMerieux Etests, Vitek Reagents/Products as listed on the Premier
contract or approved equivalent.

This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, AKA the Lobbying
Law. Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this
procurement is the individual listed below. Contacting any other individuals at
Upstate in connection with this advertisement may constitute a violation of New
York State Finance Law. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from
no contract award to debarment from sales to any NYS Agency.

Successful vendor will be required to complete and submit applicable
documents related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, and
New York State’s Tax Law Section 5-a.

Successful vendor shall be required to submit valid and current NYS “Workman’s
Compensation and Disability Forms.

Anyone who can provide the above described product is invited to contact
SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Hospital Purchasing Department as shown
below.