Procurement Number T004624 Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consultant

State University of New York System Administration Procurement Number T004624 Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consultant October 26, 2026 Procurement Description The State University of New York (SUNY) wishes to procure the services of a consultant to provide technical assistance to develop Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs for students with intellectual disability across SUNY. SUNY seeks a consultant that draws on extensive experience in IPSE research, program development, funding streams specific to New York state, and understands SUNY’s mission to provide to the people of New York educational services of the highest quality, with the broadest possible access, fully representative of all segments of the population in a complete range of academic, professional, and vocational postsecondary programs. Contract Period Two years with an option for one (1) three-month no-cost extension. Scope of Services The selected consultant will: 1. Year 1: a. Provide customized technical assistance to one selected SUNY campus to prepare for program design and launch. b. Provide customized technical assistance to two selected SUNY campuses ready to learn about IPSE programs and their campus readiness. c. Assist SUNY to create a System-wide IPSE community of practice. 2. Year 2: a. Continue to provide technical assistance to the one SUNY campus from Year 1 as they launch their program. b. Support one additional SUNY campus with technical assistance to prepare for program design and launch. c. Provide customized technical assistance to two selected SUNY campuses ready to learn about IPSE programs and their campus readiness. d. Provide consultation to SUNY to continue supporting a System-wide community of practice. 3. The technical assistance provider should align with the model Accreditation Standards for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability: Progress on the Path to Education, Employment, and Community Living, with the expectation that programs developed at selected SUNY institutions will prepare and submit for the Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program designation from the United States Department of Education. Content of Proposals Proposals should include the following (proposals that don’t include the following may not be considered): 1. A detailed description of the proposed service, including a proposed timeline. 2. A description of the bidder’s experience, including the number and names of IPSE programs in New York State that the bidder or its leadership have provided technical assistance for (which can include their own IPSE program) that successfully obtained Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program status designation and graduated at least one cohort of students. 3. A profile of the bidder’s firm, including the current resume or CV of the individual who would be the Director/leader of the project. 4. Contact information or references from three recent clients of a similar nature. 5. A detailed cost proposal. 6. Certification regarding NYS Executive Order No. 16. All bidders must complete and submit the certification found in the link below. https://ogs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/04/eo16_certification.p 7. Completed required MWBE/ SDVOB Forms as described below. Questions Questions are due by November 4th 2026, at 5:00 pm eastern time. All questions must be submitted by email. Email questions to the primary designated contact indicated below, with a copy to the secondary designated contact. Do not submit questions to any other email address. Do not submit questions as a zip file. Do not password-protect your questions. Answers to all questions received will be provided on approximately November 6th 2026. Submission of Proposals Proposals are due by November 17th 2026, at 5:00 pm eastern standard time. Proposals must be submitted by email. Please email your proposal to: Erik Finkell Contract Administrator SUNY System Administration at [email protected] Do not submit your proposal to any other email address. Do not submit your proposal as a zip file. Do not password-protect your proposal. Contract Award The State University of New York intends to make this award under its discretionary authority, pursuant to NYS Education Law §355(5)(a). The budget for this procurement is not-to-exceed $149,000. A sealed bid opening will not be held. There is no RFP or IFB. Inquiries are to be made by email only and only to the designated contacts identified below. SUNY will make no reimbursement for travel or travel-related expenses. The University reserves the right to make no award. Designated Contacts (email questions to both individuals below) Primary Erik Finkell Contract Administrator [email protected] 518-320-1877 In accordance with NYS Procurement Lobbying Law, the Restricted Period for this procurement has begun and will continue through contract approval. During this time, bidders, potential bidders and interested vendors may only contact the designated contacts identified above. All communication pertaining to this procurement must be directed to the designated contacts. Do not contact any other SUNY official. Doing so may jeopardize the procurement and/or may lead to disqualification of the bidder’s proposal. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 15.00% WBE Goal: 15.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%