Active SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NEW YORK
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CUNY seeks law firms experienced in asbestos litigation to provide legal defense and advice on asbestos-related claims. The opportunity requires compliance with the Procurement Lobbying Act and submission of required forms.
he City University of New York is now inviting qualified law firms experienced in asbestos litigation and toxic tort defense to provide, on an as needed basis, legal advice and representation to the University in connection with the defense of asbestos‑related claims, including the review and handling of a pending asbestos exposure lawsuit, advising the University on necessary legal steps, representing the University in all matters related to such litigation, and providing the University with an understanding of its legal rights and obligations. If your firm is interested in responding, please review, in detail, the attached solicitation document which provides information, including scope of work, minimum qualifications and submission requirements. The Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA) Applies to this Solicitation. The restricted period began with the publication of this ad. Compliance Procurement Lobbying Act Required Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected. “Offeror’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law §139‑j (3) and §139‑j (6) (b)” “Offeror’s Disclosure of Prior Non‑Responsibility Determinations and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139‑j and §139‑k” Contact with CUNY: Under the requirements of the PLA, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an “impermissible contact” under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor. Rules and regulations and more information on this law, please visit: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCouncil/Faq.htm (Advisory Council FAQs) http://www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act) Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: none Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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