ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Office is establishing new centralized contracts for the acquisition (purchase) of Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities in the following three Disability Groups: (1) Blindness & Low-Vision, (2) Deaf & Hard of Hearing, and (3) Cognitive & Communicative Disabilities. Contractors shall offer NYS Authorized Contract Users at least one of the following two Product Types from their US Commercial Pricelist:
A) Assistive Technology Products: Technology Products designed, adapted or configured for one or more of the above three Disability Groups, and sold as individual items. Technology Products include items that are either electronic or computerized, or designed to be used with a Product that is electronic or computerized. Examples of Products included in this category are listed in the table on the following page.
B) Integrated Microcomputer System (IMS): A laptop or desktop personal microcomputer that has been modified for use by persons with disabilities via the integration of Assistive Technology Products (hardware and software) that meets the Authorized Users form, function and utility. Assistive Technology Products are listed in the table on the following page. A Contractor who offers this Product Type may also offer Product Type A (Assistive Technology Products) as individually sold items. If a Contractor offers both Product Type A and B, parts and accessories which do not fall under the scope of Product Type A (i.e. Microcomputer Systems, printers, scanners) shall only be sold as part of the initial IMS, or individually as upgrades/replacement parts for an IMS previously provided by the Contractor.
This is a continuous recruitment contract. The first proposals received under this group number will be reviewed beginning June 3, 2010. Vendors that miss this initial bid opening date may submit proposals at any time prior to 08/31/2014; however, they will only be reviewed after submissions received by June 3, 2010 have been processed.
The term of these contracts shall be five (5) years commencing on the first contracts date of approval by the Office.
