RFP 26-101 Telecommunications Expert Consultant

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (“DTF” or “Department”) is soliciting Proposals from qualified vendors to provide an expert opinion on the extent of utilization of SLIC Network Solutions, Inc’s fiber optic network to transmit cable television signals compared to other uses, for the purpose of defending a judicial challenge to property full values in New York State. This contract requires a firm (“Expert”) knowledgeable in analyzing the data transmitted through fiber optic cable, coaxial cable, and associated property, and capable of making a determination about whether data being transmitted through such property is primarily comprised of cable television signals or some other (e.g., internet and telephone) signals. The RFP and all related attachments will be available from the DTF website at: https://www.tax.ny.gov/about/procure/current-bid-opportunities.htm Bidders are advised of legislation for Procurement Lobbying on all Procurement Contracts. Details of the guidelines, regulations, forms and designated contacts are provided on the DTF website at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/about/procure/. 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) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%