Richard Aronin
Associate Procurement Director
Office:
» 25 Chapel St, 11th Fl
Phone:
» 718.473.8960
Fax:
» 718.473.8997
Email:
» purchasing
@citytech.cuny.edu
Richard Aronin
Associate Procurement Director
» 718.473.8960
» raronin@citytech.cuny.edu
Marcella Lee
Purchasing Agent II
» 718.473.8965
» mlee@citytech.cuny.edu
Paula Morant
Purchasing Agent II
» 718.473.8964
» pmorant@citytech.cuny.edu
Issa Yattassaye
Purchasing Agent I
» 718.473.8969
» iyattassaye
@citytech.cuny.edu
The procurement process originates when an approved Requisition is submitted into the e-Procurement System (EPS), described in Section IV.
Senior administrators are responsible for approving requisitions for supplies, equipment and services necessary to support operations.
Only the Purchasing Department is authorized to issue orders and enter into contracts and agreements with vendors. To receive guidance and support, please contact us at purchasing@citytech.cuny.edu, or alternatively by phone at (718) 473-8960 or by fax at (718) 473-8997.
Before preparing your requisition, please contact the appropriate offices below to receive technical guidance and approval for the proposed purchase to move forward.
| DESCRIPTION | OFFICE | EXTENSION |
| Audio Visual | Technical Services | 5523 |
| Catering Services | Purchasing | 8960 |
| Computer Equipment/Software | Computing Information Services | 5610 |
| Door Locks | Public Safety | 5550 |
| Fax Machines | Telecommunications | 5610 |
| Heavy/Large Equipment | Buildings & Grounds | 5337 |
| Mailings | Mail Center | 5147 |
| Photocopiers | Campus Services | 5841 |
| Printing | Image & Visual Communications | 5930 |
| Renovations/Furniture | Campus Facilities | 5981 |
| Dollar Range | Requirements | Average Time from Req to PO |
| Up to $499 | Originating Department may obtain a written quote from a reputable vendor. | minimum 5 business days |
| $500 - $4,999 | Three written quotes may be required. | minimum 10 business days |
| $5,000 - $19,999 | For bid situations, Invitations to Bid will be sent to at least five prospective bidders, who must mail their sealed bids to the Purchasing Department by a specified due date. | 2-4 weeks |
| $20,000 - $99,999 | For bid situations, advertisement in the New York State Contract Reporter is required. Review and approval is also required by CUNY Office of General Counsel. | 3-6 months |
| $100,000 and Above | For bid situations, advertisement in the New York State Contract Reporter is required. CUNY's Office of General Counsel and New York State approvals are also required. Purchases of $500,000 or more also require the submission of a Board Resolution for approval by the CUNY Board of Trustees. |
6-9 months |
