Audit and Tax Services

he City University of New York (“CUNY”) is currently seeking a New York State licensed certified public accounting firm to provide audit and tax services. Interested respondents are highly encouraged to review in detail the attached solicitation document and if the minimum qualifications are met, to submit a proposal in full accordance with the submission requirements as detailed within. 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 theyare selected: 1. “Offerer’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law §139-j(3) and §139-j(6)(b)” 2. “Offerer’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 to 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(AdvisoryCouncilFAQs) Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Grant Thornton Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%