Economic Impact Study

The City University of New York ("CUNY" or "University") is seeking qualified firms to provide an economic impact study, as described herein (the“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 ActRequired Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected:1. “Offerer’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to StateEastern Standard Time 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(AdvisoryCounci lFAQs) Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None