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Do you need to buy something for your agency and aren't sure where to start? The Buy Desk is happy to answer your questions and get you headed in the right direction.
Email the Buy Desk today: [email protected].
Send Us an Inquiry
Are you looking for a specific commodity, service or technology and need help with product research or sourcing? Following New York State's purchasing requirements, the Buy Desk will perform research on your behalf to offer you solutions.
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Email your purchasing inquiry to the Buy Desk at [email protected] with a detailed description of the product or service required. Please refer to the chart below for information that should be included with your request.
| Suggested Information to Include with Your Inquiry | ||
|---|---|---|
Commodity | Service | Tech |
| Manufacturer Name | Detailed Description of Service | Manufacturer Name |
| Pictures or Link to Item | Urgency of Need | Identifying Information for Renewals (License Key, Serial #, Account #, Term/Coverage dates etc.) |
| Part or Item Numbers | Frequency of Service | Budgetary Quote (if applicable) |
| Specifications such as: Size/Dimensions Material Quantity Unit of Measure (each, case, gallon) Date Item is Needed By | Specifications such as: Location (county, city, type of facility) Equipment Required Expectations from the Service Time and Date of Need MWBE/SDVOB Requirements | Specifications such as: SKU/Part # Unit of Measure (each, monthly, annually) Quantity Hardware/Software/Cloud Manufacturer Email Contact Additional Language or Specifications that should be added to RFQ |
| Previous Purchase Information if Applicable | On or Off State Property | Previous Purchase/RFQ Information if Applicable |
| Accept Alternatives? | Previous Purchase Information if Applicable | Accept Alternatives? |
| Quote or List of Contractors Already Considered | Shipping Details | |
What happens next?
The Buy Desk will reach out to you if we need more information, perform the research, and reply with our findings.
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