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Anacostia River Trail
2.6 miles
The Anacostia River Trail begins in Cottage City, Maryland, at the split of the Anacostia River into its northeast and northwest branches. Those traveling south on either the Northeast Branch Trail or Northwest Branch Trail can seamlessly join ...
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
15 miles
The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is an important component of the transportation network in the nation's capital and a priority project under President Obama's America's Great Outdoors initiative. The planned 28-mile trail, spanning both sides ...
Anacostia Tributary Trail System
29.9 miles
The Anacostia Tributary Trail System includes a number of trails linked together and managed by the National Park Service. The trail include: the Anacostia River Trail, the Northwest Branch Trail, the Northeast Branch Trail, the Indian Creek ...
Bethesda Trolley Trail
4 miles
The Bethesda Trolley Trail—also known as the North Bethesda Trail—is a 4-mile path linking Bethesda and North Bethesda, primarily by bridging two major highways. The trail occupies the abandoned right-of-way of the Tennallytown and Rockville ...
Beulah Street Sidepath
3.25 miles
Running parallel to Beulah Street from Franconia to Fort Belvoir in southeast Fairfax County, the paved Beulah Street Sidepath provides a link to numerous neighborhoods along its route. A parallel bike lane within the roadway provides a cycling ...
Black Hill Trail
4.3 miles
Black Hill Trail offers a wooded trek with gentle inclines through Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. The trail is primarily paved, though a short section in the middle is unpaved and rocky. A good ...
Blake Lane Sidepath
3 miles
Bluemont Junction Trail
1.3 miles
The Bluemont Junction Trail is a short paved trail that branches off from the popular Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) in the heart of Arlington. The trail was built on a spur line that once linked the W&OD's Bluemont Division main line—now ...
Braddock Road Sidepath
10 miles
The Braddock Road Sidepath parallels Braddock Road and New Braddock Road (State Route 620) between Centreville and Burke, two bedroom communities in Northern Virginia's Fairfax County. The trail provides connections to George Mason University's ...
Burke Lake Loop Trail
4.5 miles
The Burke Lake Loop Trail offers nearly 5 miles of trail to hike, bike, or simply walk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The trail is nestled against Burke Lake in Fairfax. Since the Burke Lake Loop Trail is within Burke Lake Park, it ...
Burke VRE Trail
1.4 miles
Burke VRE Trail lies within Pohick Stream Valley Park and provides an important commuting and recreational corridor, connecting a shopping center, residential neighborhoods, and a Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station that also serves Amtrak ...
Cameron Station Linear Park
1 miles
Cameron Station Linear Park is the quintessential neighborhood trail. Located in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington, D.C., it offers a pleasant paved pathway frequented by joggers, dog walkers, families and bikers out for a leisurely ride. At ...
Capital Crescent Trail
11 miles
The 11-mile Capital Crescent Trail follows the route of the Georgetown Branch rail line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. It begins in Silver Spring, Maryland, east of the Rock Creek Trestle and curves westward and south through Maryland into ...
Crushed Stone
Carl Henn Millennium Trail
10.7 miles
The Carl Henn Millennium Trail is Rockville's bicycle beltway. The 10-mile trail creates a circle around the city, providing a safe and convenient way to get around town or enjoy a leisurely stroll. The trail was constructed in 2000 and was ...
Centreville Road Sidepath
4.7 miles
This paved sidepath runs parallel to Centreville Road/State Route 657, providing a safe route for alternative transportation along the busy suburban roadway in western Fairfax County. The trail runs from just south of the Dulles Toll Road/SR ...
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
184.5 miles
The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (a.k.a. C&O Canal Towpath) follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles between Georgetown in Washington, D.C., and Cumberland, Maryland. Hundreds of original features, including ...
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Cross County Trail (VA)
40 miles
The Cross County Trail is a multi-use trail that generally follows the various stream valleys in Fairfax County, Virginia. Some sections are wheelchair/mobility scooter accessible but not all sections. Some sections are suitable for horseback ...
Crushed Stone
Custis Trail
4 miles
The Custis Trail is a popular urban route that links Virginia's D.C. suburbs with the District itself, connecting to both the W&OD Railroad Regional Park Trail at the latter's 4-mile marker and the Mount Vernon Trail at Roosevelt Island. The ...
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
15.7 miles
The Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT) is currently a private-use trail only, which means a permit is required to use it. Friends of the DRHT are working to create public access to the trail, which traverses scenic forested landscape abounding ...
Eisenhower Avenue Trail
2 miles
Although it parallels Eisenhower Avenue, this paved pathway is not without its charms. On its west end, Alexandria's Eisenhower Avenue Trail begins in Hensley Park, which offers plentiful parking and athletic facilities. As you travel east ...
Fairfax County Parkway Trail
28.3 miles
The Fairfax County Parkway Trail parallels Fairfax County Parkway/State Route 286 on its route across Fairfax County, Virginia. While the paved trail varies in width and condition, most of the trail is usable for walking, biking and inline skating. ...
Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail
7 miles
Washington, D.C.'s Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail links some of the District's dozens of Civil War era forts (now national parks) that were built to defend the city from attack by the southern Rebels. The trail runs for 7 miles through a ...
Four Mile Run Trail
6.2 miles
The Four Mile Run Trail traverses the Four Mile Run stream valley and has many twists and turns, not to mention steep sections (mercifully short). The trail more or less parallels the popular W&OD Trail, connecting to it in several places. The ...
Goldmine Loop Trail
2.5 miles
Tucked in the meandering, wooded hills of the sprawling yet understated multimillion-dollar estates of Great Falls, just outside Washington, D.C., is the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park. Home to the already famous C&O Canal Towpath, ...
Harpers Ferry Railroad Bridge
0.14 miles
This rail-with-trail bridge crosses the Potomac River near its confluence with the Shenandoah River, at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. A cantilevered section of the bridge allows pedestrian access between Harpers Ferry and the Chesapeake & Ohio ...
Henson Creek Trail
5.7 miles
The Henson Creek Trail is located in the southwestern portion of Prince George's County, Maryland, and connects the growing District of Columbia suburbs of Fort Washington and Oxon Hill with the bedroom communities of Camp Springs and Temple ...
Herndon Parkway Sidepath
2 miles
This short sidepath parallels Herndon Parkway on the eastern edge of Herndon in Northern Virginia. Much of the trail is the width of a standard sidewalk, and it includes crosswalks and curb-cuts at most street intersections. The trail also connects ...
Holmes Run Trail
5.2 miles
The Holmes Run Trail offers a scenic pathway through the heart of a busy residential area in Alexandria and adjoining Fairfax County, both suburbs of Washington, D.C. The trail, which is divided into two disconnected segments, is popular with ...
Crushed Stone
Indian Creek Trail (MD)
1.5 miles
Maryland's Indian Creek Trail is one of the shorter components of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System, but it serves as a vital link between the town of Berwyn Heights, Maryland, and scenic Lake Artemesia to its south. The trail runs entirely ...
Indian Head Rail Trail
13.4 miles
Located just 18 miles south of our nation's capital, the Indian Head Rail Trail offers a unique natural outdoor experience, seemingly far removed from urban development and its associated chaotic pace. The trail is the result of the generous ...
Lake Accotink Trail
4.5 miles
In Northern Virginia's suburban community of Springfield, Lake Accotink Park provides a wilderness escape amid the city surroundings. The 500-acre park features picnic areas, miniature golf, an antique carousel, a 55-acre lake with canoe and ...
Crushed Stone
Lake Artemesia Trail
1.35 miles
The Lake Artemesia Trailone component of the larger Anacostia Tributary Trail Systemcompletely encircles its scenic eponymous lake in Prince George's County, Maryland. The trail is also a great starting point for longer treks, as it directly ...
Lake Mercer Loop Trail
5.3 miles
The Lake Mercer Loop Trail wraps around Lake Mercer in Fairfax and is slightly over five miles in length. From the Lake Mercer Loop Trail you can hop on to the South Run Trail, or the Burke Lake Loop Trail and continue to explore your surroundings. ...
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Linton Hall Road Trail
5.4 miles
The Linton Hall Road Trail runs parallel to its namesake—also signed as State Route 619—in western Prince William County. More utilitarian than scenic, the trail acts as a transportation route for local residents of the communities lining the ...
Lord Fairfax Community College Connector Trail
0.3 miles
Opened in 2009, the short Lord Fairfax Community College Connector Trail extends from the parking lot of the junior college to its temporary endpoint in a scenic wildlife area. Eventually, an extended Warrenton Branch Greenway will connect to ...
Crushed Stone
Lovettsville Shared-Use Path (Route 287)
1.13 miles
From the Town of Lovettsville, VA web site: Pedestrian/Bike Path on 287 VDOT awarded Highway Enhancement Grant Funds to the Town to develop a Pedestrian/Bike Path along 287 through the Town of Lovettsville. Loudoun County Gas Tax money ...
MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path
8 miles
The MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path follows the winding road through the communities of Bethesda and Potomac, just north of Washington, DC. Along the way, the path passes shops in Cabin John and Glen Echo, and provides access to the popular Glen ...
Mary Washington Hospital Trail
0.75 miles
The Mary Washington Hospital Trail runs along the southeast border of the hospital center, proving a pleasant stroll or gentle bike ride for hospital visitors and patients.
Matthew Henson Trail
4.5 miles
The Matthew Henson Trail runs along a paved surface (rough in places from tree roots) through a narrow band of forested green space between the Rock Creek Trail just south of Veirs Road and Alderton Road at Norwest Branch Park. About 0.5 mile ...
Meadowlark Connector Trail
1.25 miles
Although less than two miles long, the Meadowlark Connector Trail provides a terrific link between the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and the popular W&OD Trail. The trail meets the W&OD in Vienna; trail-goers can then take the longer trail southeast ...
Metropolitan Branch Trail
8 miles
Following the route of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Metropolitan Branch rail line, the Met Branch Trail is a busy urban rail-with-trail that shares a corridor with Metro's Red Line, MARC commuter service, CSX freight trains and Amtrak. ...
Middletown Road Sidepath
3 miles
The 3-mile separated multi-use path along Middletown Road allows for safe recreation and transportation along the western side of Waldorf, Maryland. The trail begins just south of State Route 228 and runs to Billingsley Road, approximately 1 ...
Mount Airy Rail-Trail
0.5 miles
The Mount Airy Rail-Trail will one day span nearly 4 miles across the town of Mount Airy and through a scenic, wooded area. The first completed section of the trail covers a half mile and is surfaced with crushed stone; it connects Watkins Park ...
Crushed Stone
Mount Vernon Trail
18 miles
The 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail is one of the Washington, D.C. Metro area's most popular trails. Just across the Potomac River from D.C. in Virginia, the trail links Theodore Roosevelt Island Park with George Washington's Estate in Mount Vernon. ...
Northeast Branch Trail
3.5 miles
The Northeast Branch Trail follows the levee along theyou guessed itNortheast Branch of the Anacostia River from the Lake Artemesia Natural Area to Baltimore Avenue/US 1 (south of Hyattsville). The trail is one part of the Anacostia Tributary ...
Northwest Branch Trail
7 miles
The Northwest Branch Trail—an integral part of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System—runs between the Maryland towns of Hyattsville and Silver Spring, linking two bustling suburbs of Washington, D.C. The trail is so named because it follows the ...
Ox Road Sidepath
11.5 miles
The Ox Road Sidepath is a paved trail that runs parallel to Ox Road/State Route 123 in Fairfax County. The trail runs from George Mason University's main Fairfax campus to just south of the former Lorton Reformatory. The sprawling prison grounds ...
Paint Branch Trail (Montgomery County)
2.3 miles
Maryland is home to two Paint Branch Trails, this one in Montgomery County and another farther south in Prince George's County. This Paint Branch Trail offers a well-shaded, paved pathway stretching 2 miles through the northern end of Silver ...
Paint Branch Trail (Prince George's County)
3.5 miles
Prince George's County's Paint Branch Trail (not to be confused with Montgomery County's Paint Branch Trail farther north) runs for 3.5 miles between Lake Artemesia and Cherry Hill Neighborhood Park in the Washington, DC, suburb of College Park. ...
Patuxent Branch Trail
4.6 miles
The Patuxent Branch Trail is part of a 20-mile trail system over and around the rolling hills of Howard County that follows a former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line along the Patuxent River. The trail begins in Savage Park. Follow signs ...
Crushed Stone
Popes Creek Rail-Trail
2.3 miles
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Greenway Commission: The Popes Creek Railroad is a proposed rail trail in the southwest portion of the county that would run adjacent to Popes Creek from the Potomac River to U.S. 301. A stone ...
Potomac Yard Trail
2 miles
Providing an important urban link between the Crystal City area of Arlington and the western edge of historic Alexandria, the Potomac Yard Trail is a huge boon to the area for commuting as well as recreation. Starting in the south, the trail ...
Railroad Ford Trail
1.6 miles
The Railroad Ford Trail is located in beautiful Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County near Richmond, Virginia. The park boasts 2,463 acres with swimming, boating, fishing, horseback riding and camping. The park has 11 trails totaling 15 ...
Rappahannock Canal Walk
1.8 miles
The Rappahannock Canal Walk follows the old towpath along the disused canal just northwest of downtown Fredericksburg. The path follows a winding course past old suburban back yards and through a wooded corridor with a rural feel. At the ...
Rappahannock River Heritage Trail
1.6 miles
The Rappahannock River Heritage Trail offers a pleasant, paved route in the center of Fredericksburg with beautiful views of the Rappahannock River. Part of the trail winds through Old Mill Park, where you can find parking, picnic shelters, ...
Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail
3 miles
The Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail provides a safe pathway for students, from kindergartners to doctoral candidates, to walk and bike to school in College Park, Riverdale Park and Hyattsville. The short, paved trail (currently open in two ...
Rock Creek Park Trails
8.5 miles
Located in the northwest section of Washington, D.C., Rock Creek Park is the oldest and largest urban park in the national park system. Established in 1890, Rock Creek offers more than 1,700 acres of natural area for a variety of uses. Trails ...
Rock Creek Trail (MD)
14 miles
Rock Creek Trail forms a winding path, at times narrow, through the urban greenway of Rock Creek Regional Park. The trail extends between Needwood Lake northeast of Rockville, MD, and the Washington, D.C., border, 14 miles south. Although the ...
Rosewick Road Sidepath
5.2 miles
The separated multi-use Rosewick Road Sidepath provides a direct link for both recreation and transportation between the southern Maryland communities of St. Charles and La Plata. The path runs immediately adjacent to Rosewick Road/St. Charles ...
Savage Mill Trail
1 miles
The Savage Mill Trail in Savage Park travels along the rolling Patuxent River through the grounds of an old cotton mill. In the early 1800s, Savage was a major manufacturing center, harnessing power produced by the falls on the Little and Middle ...
Sligo Creek Trail
10.2 miles
The Sligo Creek Trail parallels the eponymous waterway from its confluence with the Northwest Branch in Hyattsville to just north of its origin in Wheaton in Montgomery County. Along the way, a number of footbridges cross back and forth over ...
Stringfellow Road Sidepath
3 miles
The Stringfellow Road Sidepath runs for three miles through Chantilly and Centreville in Northern Virginia's Fairfax County. The asphalt and concrete trail connects multiple neighborhoods to various amenities, such as Chantilly High School and ...
Sudley Manor Drive Trail
4.3 miles
The Sudley Manor Drive Trail runs parallel to the southern 4.5 miles of its namesake road in western Prince William County. The trail services a number of the surrounding communities, such as Bristow and Bull Run, and acts as a recreation and ...
Suitland Parkway Trail
1.7 miles
The Suitland Parkway trail is a short paved multi-use path that runs adjacent to Suitland Parkway in SE D.C. to the border with Maryland. Proposed construction may extend the trail to the Branch Avenue Metro Station in Prince George's County, ...
Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail
1.2 miles
The Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail is a short hiking trail within Manassas National Battlefield Park. The rail-trail runs on a corridor planned in the mid-19th century as a complement to the Manassas Gap Railroad's main line, which linked Manassas ...
Virginia Central Railway Trail
4.5 miles
Situated midway between the nation's capital and the Virginia capital of Richmond, the Virginia Central Railway Trail will one day offer more than 30 miles of trail from downtown Fredericksburg west to the town of Orange. The railroad for ...
WB&A Trail
12.8 miles
Central Maryland's WB&A Trail occupies an abandoned Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railway corridorhence its namefor its entire route. The railroad operated electric commuter trains between its three namesake cities from 1908 to ...
WV Route 9 Bike Path
10 miles
The WV Route 9 Bike Path follows the busy thoroughfare from Martinsburg to the Charles Town/Ranson area. Note that the path runs through open space with little to no shade. While the southern portion of the trail is fairly flat, the northern ...
Warrenton Branch Greenway
1.5 miles
The Warrenton Branch Greenway follows a segment of the old Warrenton Branch Spur railroad, running 1.5 miles between the trailhead behind the restaurant at the depot in downtown Warrenton (4th St. near Lee St.) and Castle Kingston Lane just ...
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)
45 miles
The Washington & Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) is one of suburban Washington, D.C.'s most popular rail-trails. The heavily used trail is frequented by commuters and recreationists alike, and is a fantastic link between Virginia's rural and historical ...
West Campus Access Road Trail
0.4 miles
The West Campus Access Road Trail, the newest rail-trail in Washington, D.C., travels through the sprawling former campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital, now set to become the new home of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Running alongside ...
West Ox Road Sidepath
2.9 miles
The West Ox Road Sidepath is a short paved trail along the west side of West Ox Road. The trail extends from the Oak Hill area of Fairfax County to southeastern Chantilly (near Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax), providing a link to numerous neighborhoods ...
White's Mill Trail
1.3 miles
The White's Mill Trail provides a scenic route through wetlands and residential areas in the rural town of Warrenton. Trail-goers will enjoy the natural beauty of the Cedar Run valley and wildlife viewing along the path.
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail
3.3 miles
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail provides a superb link between Alexandria, VA, and Maryland's National Harbor over the Potomac River. This well-used trail crosses on the up-river side of the bridge and the concrete path is wide enough to accommodate ...
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Cynthia Emrich, PhD, joined Catalyst in 2013 to lead the Catalyst Research Center for Career Pathways, which exposes root causes of gender gaps from the classroom to the boardroom, conducting research that sorts myth from fact, identifies the true problems that hold women and other underrepresented groups back from advancement, and provides a solid basis for more effective talent development.
Prior to joining Catalyst, Dr. Emrich served as a Managing Director at Duke Corporate Education, where she led a variety of teams in the design and delivery of innovative learning and development experiences for clients, including the Aditya Birla Group, Aircel, Barclays, Booz Allen Hamilton, Genpact, Merck, MetLife, National Grid, Novartis, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Swiss Re, Thomson Reuters, United Business Media, and Verizon.
Dr. Emrich has published several articles that link gender bias in performance appraisals to the dearth of senior women leaders in corporations. Her most recent article, co-authored with Richard Martell and James Robison-Cox, "From Bias to Exclusion: A Multi-Level Emergent Theory of Gender Segregation in Organizations" appeared in Research in Organizational Behavior (2012). Dr. Emrich is a research scholar with Project GLOBE (Global Leadership and Organizational Behavioral Effectiveness), a multi-award-winning 62-nation study of leadership, organizational culture, and societal culture based at Thunderbird University. In that role, she co-authored a chapter in the first GLOBE book, Culture, Leadership, and Organizations: A 62-Nation Study that focused on cross-cultural differences in gender egalitarianism, and the implications of these differences for societies, organizations, and leaders.
Dr. Emrich's research on leadership has been published in journals such as the Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Applied Psychology, Leadership Quarterly, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and the American Psychologist. Her research on executive leadership has been featured in Harvard Business Review, US News & World Report, The Guardian, Veja and other leading publications. In addition, Ms. Emrich has served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Management and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Managerial and Organizational Cognition division of the Academy of Management.
Dr. Emrich earned both her PhD and Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Rice University, and her honors BA cum laude from the University of South Florida.


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Snowshoe Hares Are Changing Their Look With Onset Of Spring
The snowshoe hare is one of those charismatic wildlife species you think about when the snow is deep with visions of them bounding effortlessly through the drifts. But where are they, and what are they doing the rest of the year?
If you see a snowshoe hare this time of year, chances are it won't be one of those classic solid white beauties that are photographed most often.
Snowshoe hares are also known as "varying hares" because their fur changes from white to gray-brown with the change in seasons. The molt from white to gray-brown begins in March in response to day length rather than temperature as you might assume. The shift back to white will take place in fall as days shorten.
For this reason, you may see a brown snowshoe hare when there is snow on the ground or a white snowshoe hare when there is no snow present, or many variations between the two.
Where these animals live and thrive is primarily affected by two factors: the presence and abundance of predators and food. Common predators include red fox, long-tailed weasel, domestic dogs and cats, and great-horned owls. Snowshoe hares have many attributes that allow them to escape predators. They have excellent hearing and keen eyesight, although they are hampered by limited depth perception because the eyes are located on the sides of the head to allow a wide field of vision. They can run up to 30 mph in open areas and bound up to 12 feet, and if they must, they can swim to safety. They also make a variety of noises, from thumping their feet to grunting, clicking or even screaming. Just the thing to give winter campers extra chills on a spooky moonless evening.
Their hind feet serve as snowshoes due to the large and spreading toes covered by dense hair. This enables them to traverse drifts of snow leading them up to resources such as swelling buds, bark and tender stems they cannot reach at other times of the year. Hares scratch out simple above-ground resting spots (called forms) or use hollow logs or rock shelters rather than digging a burrow like those preferred by rabbits. Cover is important – a slight rise allows a hare to keep watch for predators, and overhanging vegetation provides both visual and thermal shelter.
The month of March, when the first plants are emerging from the forest floor to provide fresh forage, is also the time of year when courtship begins, and a little more than a month later, one to seven young will be born in the form.
The young hares can see and move around on their own almost immediately, unlike rabbits which are born hairless and blind. Home ranges vary from 19 to 25 acres and, although they can live eight or nine years, few survive the clutches of predators to reach old age.
In our region, snowshoe hares inhabit thickly forested swamps and bogs and prefer habitats with dense understory vegetation like that found within CWC's Cassadaga Creek Preserve and portions of the Elm Flats and Outlet Greenway Preserve. Recent studies are finding that the abundance of snowshoe hares is declining. This may be due to the fact that they share habitat with an abundant deer population, with which they compete for forage, combined with the fact that many forests are evenly aged and lack complex mosaics of interweaving habitat types. This trend underscores the importance of managing our landscapes for the full complement of species native to the region.
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is a local nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the water quality, scenic beauty and ecological health of the lakes, streams, wetlands and watersheds of the Chautauqua region. For more information, call 664-2166 or visit chautauquawatershed.org or www.facebook.com/chautauquawatershed.


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Corsair Memory, a leading supplier of memory modules, solid-state drives (SSDs) and other advanced computer components, has announced its new cost-efficient SSD that combines great performance and low price. The device is designed strictly for installation of operating system (OS) and does not feature high capacity.
Corsair's Nova Series 32GB SSD delivers read speeds up to 195MB/s, write speeds up to 70MB/s and features 64MB DRAM cache. The Nova family os solid-state drives is based on Indilinx Barefoot controllers that support Trim function for high-performance. The new SSD is supplied with a three year warranty, and is backed up by Corsair's customer service and technical support.
"The 32GB Nova Series SSD is great for streamlined boot drives, netbook upgrades, and even RAID configurations. The aggressive pricing of these drives makes the benefits of SSDs accessible to everyone," said Jim Carlton, vice president of marketing at Corsair.
The capacity of 32GB is hardly sufficient for storing large amount of data and is merely enough for Windows 7 operating system along with a couple of frequently used programs. For Corsair and other SSD suppliers it is important, however, to demonstrate advantages of solid-state drives to customers and an inexpensive high-speed low capacity SSD is just what the doctor ordered for this goal.
For a limited time, Corsair's Nova 32GB SSDs will available for as little as $69.99 after mail-in rebate.


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Alcest wrote:Lanthroviel wrote:SimLoup wrote:The Great JT wrote:Is there anyone in this comic who isn't insane or a jerk?
good question
humm...... how about nyteblade?
Well, she had her share, though she's certainly the least of the bunch (also, the only one who never died ).
[size=0](Narya, WATCH OUT!)[/size]
If not her, then... Donald. Because he's too stupid to be either.
When you used that comic, I was disappointed :/
I was hoping you'd have used the one where she was farming DE mats for gigz :p
(Would link... If I could find it...)
Edit: http://www.darklegacycomics.com/184.html Found it! 8D
Edit2: She's also missing her Tabard Emblem in panel 2! :p
imho i think letting a giant spider byte keydar's face just to make a point is way more evil than not-giving-away-stuff-for-free....
also it's a lot funnier


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Big black ass babe Anita Peida gets fucked by a white dudePosted by smilinjef
May 1
|Ass lovers will fall in lust with Anita Peida. She's one of those petite ebony babes with wide hips and a big black ass on an otherwise small frame. Some chicks have tits you want to bury your face between, but Anita has butt cheeks you'll want to bury your face in instead. That's not to say she's flat chested. She isn't. She has beautiful perky tits. Not at all saggy. But that booty steals all of the attention.
|When the white dude in the photos meets up with Anita, she's wearing a blue skirt and a thong-backed bodysuit. He has her lift the flimsy skirt and bend over so he can get a good look at the shape of her big black butt. It's magnificent, of course. That tiny babe packs an amazing booty. Her rubs and kisses her ass until he can't take it anymore. He whips his cock out so this pretty little slut can get a mouthful. I've always said that any girl looks prettier with a dick in her mouth, and Anita is certainly no exception. She's a gorgeous little cocksucker and it's great to watch this black babe giving head to a big white dick.
|She strips down to nothing except her black stockings and starts riding that dick reverse cowgirl style. The lucky stud enjoys the view of her brown booty bouncing up and down against his pelvis while Anita does all the work. Good girl! We get to see her pierced clit because she leaves her legs wide open whiles her wet pussy inhales his cock.
|Next, she lays back on his chest and lets the lazy bastard do some of the work for once. He thrusts his thick shaft into her tight cunt while she rubs her pussy. You know that big dick is hammering her G-spot in that position, making her love the dicking she's receiving. Her sweet black tits are nice and firm, so they don't flatten out while she's on her back. You'll want to lean in and suck her small, gorgeous brown nipples. I certainly do.
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A View on Pandora From Indie Rock
I love hearing from everybody, but there's something especially powerful about getting the perspective of people directly involved with independent music.
I'm not going to editorialize much here. Instead, I will relay what Chris Maltese, a partner at Primary Wave Talent Management , had to say via email. Chris manages indie names such as Secondhand Serenade and Bronze Radio Return , a band Pandora
For the record, Pandora got me in touch with Chris after I commented publicly and privately about how much I like Bronze Radio Return in both public and private discussions about Pandora's role in promoting independent music. I did not feed Chris a list of questions; rather I just asked him for his thoughts on the current state of Internet radio and the music industry as it relates to indie acts and the ongoing dustup over royalties.
Here's a good bit of what Chris had to say:
Aside from the money itself, the reach these artists get can be invaluable. There are countless times that my artists (especially Bronze Radio Return) have had people come up to them saying they discovered their music on Pandora. BRR specifically has a song that is from 2 albums ago, which never had a video or any sort of real promo outside of a few tv syncs, and that song (titled "Worth Wondering) was the biggest selling song in the band's history until just recently when their new single which has a big push on it (radio campaign, a video and a sync in a national PGA commercial) surpassed that song in sales. And its all because the song ("Worth Wondering") was somehow added to the Mumford & Sons Pandora station, exposing it to a huge new pool of potential fans.
So long story short, I am a huge fan of Pandora and what they are doing to aid in the discovery process. I have also visited their headquarters and dealt with some of the staff on a more personal level and can say that I do think they are very interested in being a helpful source for artists. They are real music people. And they hire real music people.
Here, Chris Maltese speaks directly about royalties and Pandora's attempt to secure lower rates:
I think at the heart of it though, there will be a compromise. There HAS to be a compromise. Everyone, especially the indie artists, will feel the effects if the current model is unsustainable and Pandora can no longer survive. As an industry, we must allow it not only survive but to thrive. They need to have the ability to maintain as well as grow and improve. Even though they are at the top of the food chain in this space currently, we all know that could change quickly (MySpace was a good example) especially with all of the new competition. So they need to have the ability to develop.
The real question here is where is the line drawn between sustaining/having the ability to grow, and taking advantage of artists for financial benefit? I've seen numbers thrown around about how much Pandora has raised or how much revenue they've brought in within a given quarter, or how much their subscription model has grown. But what I am still unclear on is what their operating costs are and what are they capable of doing with further money that is made in terms of development. What improvements can they make to add value to the artists community which help to spread the wealth a bit?
Maltese went on to say that he's not in favor of Pandora taking a larger piece of the pie if it the company just intends to line its own pockets. I don't believe that's the case and it doesn't sound Maltese thinks it is either.


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Shrinking margins and more effective competition are just two links in the chain pulling the tech giant back to earth, writes MoneyShow's Howard R. Gold, also of The Independent Agenda.
Last September was a great time to be an Apple (AAPL) shareholder. The stock topped $700, capping a remarkable run in which the shares practically doubled since July 2011.
Even more extraordinary, much of Apple's huge advance came after the death in October 2011 of its founding genius, Steve Jobs. Nothing could stop this juggernaut, it seemed.
It's been downhill ever since. From its closing peak of $702.10, Apple shares plunged by 37.4% as of last Friday, when it closed at $439.88. It's bounced back a bit, but when the world's most valuable company loses that much in just four months, something must be seriously wrong.
It is. Apple's competitive position has seriously weakened, and investors are recalibrating their outlooks. Tailwinds have turned into headwinds as tangible and intangible issues alike weigh heavily on the shares.
Apple has lost the mantle of the greatest growth stock of our era; it may no longer be a growth stock at all. (The company said executives were not available for interviews.)
- Read about what Apple needs now on MoneyShow.com.
Here are four reasons why I don't think Apple's stock will see $700 again:
1. Growth in phones is slowing as competition increases.
The iPhone is by far Apple's largest product, comprising more than 56% of total revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The 47.8 million phones sold, including the new iPhone 5, represent nearly a 30% year-over-year gain in units sold.
Sounds great, but growth has decelerated dramatically, from well over 100% year over year in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
Peter Misek, an analyst at Jefferies & Company, who downgraded Apple to Hold last week, told me the smartphone market "has matured" and is "saturated." He expects global smartphone sales to grow by 17% this year. That's down from 60% or more in 2011. Apple's chief rival, Samsung, also warned that the market is slowing.
Meanwhile, Samsung is gaining ground. While Apple's share of the global smartphone market slipped a percentage point to 22% in 2012's fourth quarter, according to IDC Worldwide, Samsung picked up a whopping six percentage points. It now leads the pack with a 29% share.
2. Margins are shrinking.
For smartphones, the big growth is in emerging markets, where Samsung and other suppliers using Google's (GOOG) Android operating system are eating Apple's lunch. That's one reason Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper phone, maybe priced at $99 to $149, for emerging markets. The company hasn't confirmed that.
And only half the iPhones sold by Verizon (VZ) here in the US in the fourth quarter were iPhone 5s, as customers bought older, deeply discounted models. (Unlike the iPad, iPhones are subsidized by wireless carriers, so customers pay a fraction of their true price.)
On Wednesday, Verizon's Web site featured the iPhone 5 for $199.99, the 4S for $99 and the 4 for...free.
And the new iPad Mini may be cannibalizing sales of the larger iPad, lowering the average selling price by $101.
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Shader unification is NOT an ATI thing, it's a Microsoft thing! :(
While particular approaches in graphics processing units design have been pretty different for leading computer visual companies ATI Technologies and NVIDIA Corp., in future the architecture of GPUs from the firms may be fundamentally different, as executives from both companies proclaim different approaches for chip internal architectures.
NVIDIA Disagrees with ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies' developer relations manager Richard Huddy said last month during a conference in
NVIDIA Corp.'s chief architect David Kirk called the unified graphics engines as an implementation detail, not a feature, but admitted the unified architecture would be nice for programmers, who would have one instruction set for vertex and pixel shaders.
"It's not clear to me that an architecture for a good, efficient, and fast vertex shader is the same as the architecture for a good and fast pixel shader. A pixel shader would need far, far more texture math1 performance and read bandwidth than an optimized vertex shader. So, if you used that pixel shader to do vertex shading, most of the hardware would be idle, most of the time. Which is better – a lean and mean optimized vertex shader and a lean and mean optimized pixel shader or two less-efficient hybrid shaders? There is an old saying: 'Jack of all trades, master of none'," Mr. Kirk said in an interview with ExtremeTech web-site.
ATI: Bridging Today and Tomorrow
Not much is known about the architecture and capabilities of the code-named R520 product scheduled for release in Q2 2005 that was initially referred as the R500. What is clear now is that the new graphics chip will sport Shader Model 3.0 – pixel shaders 3.0 and vertex shaders 3.0 – bringing additional programming capabilities to ATI's future graphics processors as well as some other innovations.
ATI's R5xx architecture will not resemble that of the previous generation products and NVIDIA's GeForce 6 architecture known as NV4x, particularly ATI will implement efficient flow-control, a crucial feature for pixel shaders 3.0, that will not bring speed penalty it does on existing SM3.0 hardware, according to sources. The future of the graphics hardware lies in higher number of ALUs ops per texture ops, unified pixel and vertex shaders as well as some other requirements of Microsoft Windows Longhorn operating system, such as virtualisation and context switches. While ATI agrees on the long-term goals for its roadmap, it does not name feature-set of actual products and says all the architectural changes will be implemented gradually, not at once.
Some sources claim that the R500 is a code-name of ATI's graphics processor that will be submitted for Microsoft's next Xbox console. The shader core of the R500 was reported to have 48 Arithmetic Logic Units (ALUs) that can execute 64 simultaneous threads on groups of 64 vertices or pixels. ALUs are automatically and dynamically assigned to either pixel or vertex processing depending on load. The ALUs can each perform one vector and one scalar operation per clock cycle, for a total of 96 shader operations per clock cycle. Texture loads can be done in parallel to ALU operations. At peak performance, the GPU can issue 48 billion shader operations per second, it was said.
The R520 is also expected to feature advanced memory interface, presumably supporting GDDR4 memory.
NVIDIA: Plans Unclear
While NVIDIA remains extremely tight-lipped over its future products, it is known that the company is readying its code-named NV47 visual processing unit, a massively revamped GeForce 6 architecture with 24 pixel pipelines. The NV47 is expected to be released sometime in Spring, 2005, but it is unknown whether NVIDIA is ahead, or behind ATI's R520 product. NVIDIA also reportedly plans to release a chip called NV48 in Q2 2005.
The status of NVIDIA's future architecture code-named NV50 is also uncertain: some reported recently that the chip had been cancelled, but officials decline to confirm or deny the information.


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Did you like the Bonta/6-in-1 combination better than the 6-in-1 alone--or whatever other sauce you may have been using for deep dish?Also, how big (diameter) was the pizza? In general, is there a rough relationship between the diameter of a deep-dish pizza and baking time, or do you just look for browning to know that it is done?
DKM,Thanks. I was hoping you wouldn't mind my playing around with your recipe the way I did.


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About the brewery: Breckenridge Brewery opened in 1990, before an avalanche of craft brewers hit Colorado, in its namesake town. The brewery expanded a couple of years later to Denver and to larger-scale bottling capabilities. Breckenridge beers are now available in 32 states, and the business produces more than 40,000 barrels annually.
About the beer: Agave nectar is the unique selling point of this unfiltered wheat ale. You might have seen agave nectar on grocery store shelves next to other sweeteners; it's touted as being a healthier alternative to sugar. Agave nectar is thinner and lighter than maple syrup, and it has a distinct, vaguely herbal flavor. It might work in those granola bars you're baking, but it didn't work for me in this beer.
The sweet agave nectar was a distraction from, rather than a complement to, the otherwise refreshing flavor of this wheat ale. The body felt heavy in relation to the light alcohol content (4.2 percent ABV), and that didn't make me want to swig one on a hot afternoon.
It was disappointing, because Breckenridge makes some memorable beers, and the packaging — depicting a skull clutching wheat in its jaws — illustrates the spirit of the product well.
Breckenridge, which publishes terrific recipes using its beers, suggests using Agave Wheat Ale in a beer-ginger chicken marinade. Sounds great.


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Exhibit "A-2"
March 27, 2012
These Guidelines for Procurement Contracts ("Guidelines") set forth the policy of the Authority regarding the solicitation and awarding of procurement contracts. The provisions of Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law, §§ 2879 and 2879-a of the Public Authorities Law, Article 15-A of the Executive Law and §§ 139-j and 139-k of the State Finance Law were considered in developing these Guidelines. Departments and facilities may adopt further procedures to implement these guidelines.
A. "Procurement Contracts" are contracts for the acquisition of goods and/or services in the actual or estimated amount of $5,000 or more. Such goods and/or services are those necessary to support the Authority's White Plains office, facilities, operations and maintenance ("O&M") and capital projects, including but not limited to goods such as office supplies, major electrical equipment, construction and maintenance work and services as more fully described in Section 2.C below.
B. "Non-Procurement Contracts" include contracts for energy with or without environmental attributes included, capacity, ancillary services, transmission, distribution or related services in support of providing service to Authority customers; contracts for differences; financial hedge contracts (including but not limited to swaps, calls, puts or swap options) and credit rating services. In addition, Non-Procurement Contracts include direct placement of advertisements with radio, television, print and electronic media, periodicals, subscriptions, reference materials or professional research tools, written materials, fees or tuition associated with continuing education courses, training courses, conferences, seminars and symposiums, funding agreements, co-funding agreements, grants or memberships in various industry groups, professional societies or similar cooperative associations, or any cooperative projects and procurement activities conducted or sponsored by such organizations in which the Authority participates.
C. "Services Contracts" are Procurement Contracts for services of a consulting, professional or technical nature provided by outside consultants/contractors (individuals, partnerships or firms who are not and do not employ officers or employees of the Authority) for a fee or other compensation. Services Contracts comprise three specific types: Personal Services, Non-Personal Services and Construction. Personal Services include, but are not limited to: accounting, architectural, engineering, financial advisory, legal, public relations, planning, management consulting, surveying, training (when specifically developed by consultant for the Authority) and construction management. Non-Personal Services include, but are not limited to: skilled or unskilled temporary personnel, including clerical office staff, technicians or engineers working under Authority supervision; maintenance, repairs, and printing services. Construction consists of craft labor and other services utilizing laborers and/or mechanics not otherwise considered Non-Personal Services.
Note: Use of such services may be appropriate (1) when a consultant/contractor possesses special experience, background or expertise; (2) when there is insufficient Authority staff and retention of a consultant/contractor is more appropriate or economical than hiring additional permanent staff; (3) to provide independent external review or a second opinion; (4) to meet unusual schedule requirements or emergencies or (5) for a combination of these factors.
D. "Goods" include equipment, material and supplies of any kind.
E. "Contact" means any oral, written or electronic communication with the Authority under circumstances where a reasonable person would infer that the communication was intended to influence the procurement.
F. "Relative" is any person living in the same household as the Authority employee or any person who is a direct descendant of the Authority employee's grandparents or the spouse of such descendant, as referred to in Subsection 9.E.1 of these Guidelines.
G. "Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise" ("M/WBE") is defined as any New York State-certified business enterprise at least 51% of which is owned by black persons, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders and/or women, and as further described in the Authority's Supplier Diversity Program Policy and Procedures and Executive Law Article 15-A, and pursuant to the definition found in Executive Law § 310.
H. "Small Business" is a business that is resident in New York State, is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field and employs not more than 300 people.
I. "Single Source" means a procurement in which although two or more offerers can supply the required goods or services, the Authority, upon written findings setting forth the material and substantial reasons therefore, may award a contract or amendment to a contract to one offerer over the other.
J. "Sole Source" means a procurement in which only one offerer is capable of supplying the required goods or services.
A. Preparation of the solicitation of proposals for Procurement Contracts is the joint responsibility of the White Plains Procurement Department, or the facilities' Procurement Departments, and the initiating department. Except as otherwise authorized by these Guidelines, a Request for Proposals ("RFP") or Request for Quotations ("RFQ") will be made available to a minimum of three providers and/or firms (if available) for purchases valued under $25,000 and a minimum of five providers and/or firms (if available) for purchases valued at $25,000 and greater, commensurate with the magnitude and nature of the goods and/or services, and the schedule for performance. Whenever possible and practicable, notification of the availability of an RFP and RFQ on the Authority's Procurement website should be sent to more than five providers.
B. Prospective bidders on Procurement Contracts may be prequalified by invitation. In such cases, proposals are requested only from those providers and/or firms whose prequalification submittals demonstrate sufficient ability and competence to supply the particular goods and/or perform the particular services required.
C. The Authority may withdraw any pending solicitation (including but not limited to RFPs and RFQs) at any time, for cause or no cause. Any person or entity submitting any responsive document to the Authority does so at its own cost or expense and will not be reimbursed by the Authority for the preparation of any responsive document, unless otherwise agreed to in writing and signed by an authorized Authority representative.
D. In order to promote the use of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises ("M/WBEs"), the Authority will solicit offers from M/WBEs known to have experience in the type of goods and/or services to be provided, regardless of the type of contract. For the purpose of these Guidelines, the definition of a NYS-certified M/WBE is in Section 2.G.
To foster increased use of M/WBEs, a single proposal may be sought, negotiated and accepted for purchases of goods and/or services not exceeding $200,000, in the aggregate including all amendments, from a NYS-certified M/WBE that offers a reasonable price for such goods and/or services. The award of such proposal requires the written approval of the Vice President of Procurement. Any subsequent alteration to the accepted proposal, including, but not limited to, change orders, amendments, or supplemental terms shall also necessitate the written approval of the Vice President of Procurement.
E. It is the policy of New York State to promote the participation of and maximize the opportunities for New York State Business Enterprises and New York State residents in Procurement Contracts. The Authority will endeavor to promote such participation and to comply with the applicable statutory provisions. In furtherance of Public Authorities Law § 2879, the following definitions and actions apply:
1. "New York State Business Enterprise" is a business enterprise, including a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation that offers for sale or lease or other form of exchange, goods sought by the Authority that are substantially manufactured, produced or assembled in New York State or services, excluding construction services, sought by the Authority that are substantially performed within New York State as further described in Public Authorities Law § 2879.
2. "New York State resident" is a person who maintains a fixed, permanent and principal home in New York State to which such person, whenever temporarily located, always intends to return as further described in Public Authorities Law § 2879.
3. "Foreign Business Enterprise" is a business enterprise, including a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, that offers for sale, lease or other form of exchange, goods sought by the Authority that are substantially produced outside New York State, or services other than construction services, sought by the Authority that are substantially performed outside New York State as further described in Public Authorities Law § 2879. For purposes of construction services, Foreign Business Enterprise is a business enterprise, including a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, which has its principal place of business outside New York State.
4. "Discriminatory Jurisdiction" is any country, nation, province, state or political subdivision thereof which employs a preference or price distorting mechanism to the detriment of, or otherwise discriminates against, a New York State Business Enterprise in the procurement of goods and/or services by the same or a non-governmental entity influenced by the same.
5. Pursuant to Public Authorities Law § 2879, the Authority shall not enter into a contract with a Foreign Business Enterprise which has its principal place of business in a Discriminatory Jurisdiction contained on the list prepared by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Economic Development ("DED"). The provisions of this section may be waived by the Authority's President and CEO if the CEO determines in writing that it is in the best interests of the Authority to do so, as further set forth in the above-referenced law.
6. Pursuant to Public Authorities Law § 2879, the Authority will, where feasible, make use of the stock item specification forms of New York State manufacturers, producers and/or assemblers, as made available by the Commissioner of General Services, for any Procurement Contract for the purchase of goods.
F. Goods and/or services may be procured pursuant to Procurement Contracts let by any department, agency, officer, political subdivision or instrumentality of the State or Federal government or any city or municipality where the White Plains Procurement Department, or facility Procurement Departments, and the initiating department determine that a reasonable potential exists for cost savings or other benefits to the Authority and have approved the specifications and proposed terms and conditions of such contract.
G. Solicitations will include a scope of work that defines the goods required and/or the services to be performed; milestone dates; the Authority's Supplier Diversity Program requirements, if applicable; all other applicable Authority requirements and any special methods or limitations that the Authority chooses to govern the work. Telephone solicitation, usually for procurements valued at $25,000 or less, may be used where time constraints do not permit issuance of an RFP, where issuance of an RFP is otherwise impracticable or for goods that are catalog items or do not require a detailed bill of materials or specification.
H. For all Procurement Contracts with a value equal to or greater than $15,000 (except for those contracts noted below), the Authority will, prior to soliciting proposals, submit the following information to the Commissioner of the DED to be included on the New York State Contract Reporter website, (www.nyscr.com) (unless such posting would serve no useful purpose): (1) the Authority's name and address; (2) the solicitation number; (3) a brief description of the goods and/or services sought, the location where goods are to be delivered and/or services provided and the contract term; (4) the address where bids or proposals are to be submitted; (5) the due date for bids or proposals; (6) a description of any eligibility or qualification requirements or preferences; (7) a statement as to whether the contract requirements may be fulfilled by a subcontracting, joint venture or coproduction arrangement; (8) any other information deemed useful to potential contractors; (9) the name, address, and phone number of the person to be contacted for additional information and (10) a statement as to whether the goods and/or services sought have, in the immediately preceding three-year period, been supplied by a Foreign Business Enterprise. Such information will be submitted to the DED Commissioner in accordance with the schedule set forth by the DED. The due date for bids or proposals will be a minimum of 21 calendar days (including holidays) after the date of publication of such notice on the Contract Reporter website.
This section 3.H does not apply to (i) Procurement Contracts awarded on an emergency basis as described below in Section 3.L, (ii) Procurement Contracts being rebid or re-solicited for substantially the same goods and/or services, within 45 business days after the original due date, and/or (iii) Procurement Contracts awarded to not-for-profit human services providers.
Certain Procurement Contracts may require purchases: (1) on a spot market; (2) needed prior to the time limits for noticing on the Contract Reporter website or that do not lend themselves to the solicitation process. Such purchases are exempted from the noticing requirements of Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law subject to the approval of the Vice President of Procurement, and/or the head of the initiating department that does not complete its procurements through the Procurement Department. From time to time or where appropriate, generic notices may be published on the Contract Reporter website notifying potential bidders of such opportunities and soliciting qualification statements for consideration by the Authority.
I. Proposals for certain Services Contracts may also be solicited by competitive search, as follows:
For contracts where the scope of work cannot be well defined or quantified, or where selection requires evaluation of factors such as breadth and depth of experience in a unique or highly specialized field and suitability as an Authority representative, a "competitive search" will be conducted to determine which consultants are most qualified, for reasonable compensation terms, to perform the work. Depending on market conditions, at least five potential sources should be evaluated; if there are fewer than five sources, all sources should be evaluated. The White Plains Procurement Department or the appropriate facility Procurement Department will work with the initiating department to gather information from potential sources, that will include a description of the consultant/firm's qualifications, résumés of key personnel, past experience and proposed billing rates.
J. A Procurement Contract may be awarded on a Sole Source, Single Source, or other non-competitive basis where:
6. The contract is for the purchase of goods and/or technology that are recycled or remanufactured, in an amount not exceeding $200,000, subject to the approvals stated in Section 3.D.
7. Purchases made on a Sole Source, Single Source, or other non-competitive basis are subject to Public Authorities Law § 2879-a, 2 NYCRR Part 206, entitled "Comptroller Approval of Contracts Made by State Authorities" ("Comptroller Regulations") and the State Authority Contract Manual.
K. Pursuant to Public Authorities Law § 2879-a, the Comptroller Regulations and the State Authority Contract Manual, the Authority may be required to submit certain contracts to the New York State Comptroller for approval that are awarded on a Sole Source, Single Source, or other non-competitive basis for the purchase of goods and/or services in an amount in excess of $1 million, and shall notify the successful bidder therefor. Such contracts or contract amendments shall not be valid and enforceable unless approved by the Comptroller or until 90 days have elapsed from such submission without action by the Comptroller, as further set forth in the referenced law and regulations.
L. Subject to the Authority's Expenditure Authorization Procedures ("EAPs"), and Public Authorities Law § 2879-a, the Comptroller Regulations and the State Authority Contract Manual, a Procurement Contract may be awarded without following the solicitation requirements that ordinarily apply (but using such competitive selection procedures as are practicable under the circumstances) where emergency conditions exist, such as:
1. A threat to the health or safety of the public or Authority employees or workers.
2. Proper functioning of the Authority facilities or construction or operating projects requires adherence to a schedule that does not permit time for an ordinary procurement solicitation.
M. Whenever an initiating department determines that a Procurement Contract should be awarded on a Single Source, Sole Source, or an emergency basis, the head of the department will provide a written statement explaining the reasons therefor to the White Plains Procurement Department or the appropriate facility Procurement Department.
N. Every potential Sole Source or Single Source contract with a value of $1 million or more must be approved by the President and CEO or the COO prior to processing by the Procurement Department.
O. In furtherance of Public Authorities Law § 2800, when a procurement is made on a non-competitive basis, and the price for goods or services purchased exceeds fair market value, prior to making the purchase, the Business Unit Head of the initiating department shall provide a detailed explanation of the justification for making the purchase and a certification shall be signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Authority stating that they have reviewed the terms of such purchase and determined that it complies with applicable law and procurement guidelines. The following definition shall apply: "Fair Market Value" shall mean the estimated dollar amount that a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller for property in an arms-length transaction in the appropriate marketplace and under similar circumstances. Fair market value may be determined by internal appraisals, industry-recognized sources, or other methods of valuation generally accepted in the industry in which such property is utilized, as may be approved by the Vice President of Procurement or authorized designee.
P. It is the policy of New York State to discourage improper communications intended to influence a governmental procurement. The Authority will endeavor to control such practices and will comply with the applicable statutory provisions. In furtherance of the State Finance Law §§ 139-j and 139-k, the following definitions shall apply:
1. Pursuant to Article 11-B of the State Finance Law a "Procurement Contract" is any contract or other agreement for a commodity, service, technology, public work, construction, revenue contract, the purchase, sale or lease of real property or an acquisition or granting of other interest in real property that is the subject of a governmental procurement. Grants, contracts between the Authority and non-profit organizations pursuant to Article 11-B of the State Finance Law, intergovernmental agreements, railroad and utility force accounts, utility relocation project agreements or orders and eminent domain transactions are not Procurement Contracts.
2. The "Restricted Period" is the period of time commencing with the earliest written notice, advertisement or solicitation of a request for proposal, invitation for bids, or solicitation of proposals, or any other method for soliciting a response from bidders/contractors intending to result in a procurement contract with the Authority and ending with the final contract award.
3. The Authority shall designate a person or persons who may be contacted, with respect to each Authority procurement. The bidders/contractors or persons acting on their behalf, shall only contact the Authority's designated person or persons where a reasonable person would infer that the communication was intended to influence the procurement during the Restricted Period.
A. Proposals will be evaluated using a fair and equitable comparison of all aspects of the proposals against the specifics of the solicitation and against each other, including an analysis of each offer that considers: the quality of the goods and/or the competence of the bidder, the technical merit of the proposal and the price for which the goods and/or services are to be supplied.
In the event the price submitted by the bidder recommended to be awarded a contract exceeds the cost estimated, where a cost estimate is provided on the solicitation at the time of bidding, the initiating department will prepare a written explanation to be reviewed by the White Plains Procurement Department and/or the appropriate facility Procurement Department and appropriate managers as stipulated in the EAPs. The following options should be considered: (1) rejecting the bids, resoliciting proposals and/or modifying the scope of work; (2) revising the cost estimate and proceeding with the contract award and (3) negotiating with the low bidder(s), as determined by the Vice President of Procurement or equivalent(s) or designee, to reduce the price quoted. Factors to be considered in reaching the proper course of action include but are not limited to: the effects of a delay on both the schedule and the cost of the specific capital construction project or outage at an operating facility, the magnitude of the contract, available bidders, the ability to attract additional competition if the solicitation is reissued, and the accuracy of the original cost estimate. The recommended course of action and the reasons therefor must be fully documented in a memorandum for consideration by the appropriate level of management prior to approval and placed in the appropriate procurement file.
B. Factors to be considered in evaluating the goods and/or services to be supplied and/or the competence of the bidder are: previous experience (including applicable experience in New York State and evaluations from other clients for whom the bidder has provided goods and/or services); the abilities and experience of the personnel to be assigned to the Authority's work and the ability to provide any needed advanced techniques such as simulation and modeling. The approach proposed in meeting the exact requirements of the scope of work will be given consideration in evaluating the technical merit of the proposal, together with a well-organized task structure, the ability to timely supply the goods and/or perform the proposed services and the ability to meet Supplier Diversity Program goals, if any. The need to purchase the goods from and/or subcontract performance of services to others will be evaluated as to their effects on cost, as well as quality, schedule and overall performance.
C. For Services Contracts (as defined in Section 2.C of these Guidelines), the technical merits of the proposals and the experience and capabilities of the bidders will be the primary factors in determining the individual or firm to be awarded the contract, provided that the price for performing such work is reasonable and competitive.
D. For Procurement Contracts other than Personal Services (as defined in Section 2.C of these Guidelines), the award should generally be made to the lowest-priced firm submitting a proposal that meets the commercial and technical requirements of the bid documents.
E. Pursuant to § 139-j of the State Finance Law, the Authority shall not award a Procurement Contract (as defined in Subsection 3.P.1 of these Guidelines) to a bidder/contractor who fails to provide timely, accurate and complete responses to inquiries about past determinations of non-responsibility (unless awarding the contract is necessary to protect public property or public health or safety and the bidder/contractor is the only source capable of supplying the required article of procurement within the necessary timeframe.)
A bidder's/contractor's knowing and willful violation of the Authority's policy providing for certain procurement disclosures shall result in a determination of non-responsibility of such bidder/contractor pursuant to State Finance Law §§ 139-j and 139-k only.
More than one determination of non-responsibility due to violations of State Finance Law § 139-j in a four-year period shall render a bidder/contractor ineligible to submit bids for four years from the second determination of non-responsibility.
F. An award to "other than low bidder" can be made only with the approval of appropriate management as stipulated in the EAPs, and should be based on such a proposal providing a clear advantage to the Authority over the lower-priced proposal. Factors justifying an "other than low bidder" award may include, but are not limited to: improved delivery schedules that will reduce outages, longer warranty periods, improved efficiency over the usable life of the equipment, reduced maintenance costs, the bidders' financial resources or the ability to meet or exceed Supplier Diversity Program goals.
G. The specifications set forth in any solicitation prepared under these Guidelines were based upon information available at the time of the preparation of the solicitation. Thus, the Authority may diverge from the specifications of any solicitation if, after review of the proposals responsive to such solicitation, the Authority deems it prudent in light of its experience, the circumstances of the solicitation and/or potential cost savings.
A. A recommendation for approval of a proposed award of a Procurement Contract is usually prepared in the form of a memorandum or e-mail by the department requiring the goods and/or services. The recommendation must include an evaluation of proposals as specified in Article 4 above, as well as proposed specific compensation terms that provide a clear breakdown of cost factors and methods of calculation, including, as applicable:
1. Lump sum and/or unit prices for equipment and construction work.
2. Hourly or daily rates for personnel.
3. Markups for payroll taxes, fringe benefits, overhead and fees, if the proposal is based on reimbursement of actual payroll costs.
4. Terms for reimbursement of direct out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel and living costs, telephone charges, services of others and computer services.
5. Provisions, if any, for bonus/penalty arrangements based on target person-hours and/or target schedule.
B. The recommendation will also review any substantive exceptions to commercial and technical requirements of a price inquiry, RFP, RFQ or bidding documents, including but not limited to payment terms, warranties and bond requirements, if any.
A. Services Contracts to be performed for a period of more than 12 months are approved and reviewed annually by the Trustees. Services Contracts for a period of less than 12 months are approved by authorized designees in accordance with existing EAPs. Extending a contract for services with an initial duration of less than 12 months beyond 12 months will be approved by the Trustees at the request of the initiating department and will be reviewed by the Trustees annually. Extending a contract for services, that has previously been approved by the Trustees, for a cumulative term of more than 12 months requires further Trustees' approval. Extending a contract, previously approved by the Trustees, for 12 months or less requires approval by an authorized designee in accordance with existing EAPs and concurrence by the Vice President of Procurement.
B. For Services Contracts to be performed for a period of more than 12 months that must be awarded prior to the next quarterly Trustees' meeting, the initial contract will be issued for the entire intended term of the contract. Based on its total value, such contract must be approved by the appropriate management as set forth in the EAPs. Such contract is subject to the Trustees' approval, at the next quarterly Trustees' meeting. If such approval is not granted, the contract will be terminated immediately.
C. A contract or contract task is deemed to be for services in excess of 12 months where the contract does not specify a definite term and the work will not be completed within 12 months, and any "continuing services" contract with no fixed term that provides for the periodic assignment of specific tasks or particular requests for services. This includes Trustee-approved contracts for architect/ engineering services with the original engineers of operating facilities, as well as the original supplier of steam supply systems or boilers and turbine generating equipment. Each task authorized under such contracts (which may be referred to as a "Change Order," "Purchase Order" or "Task Number") is considered a separate commitment and must be separately approved in accordance with the EAPs.
D. The term of a Personal Services contract is limited to a maximum of five (5) years, including any extensions.
E. When time constraints or emergency conditions require extending an existing contract with an initial duration of less than a year beyond a year, and the cumulative monetary change order value does not exceed the appropriate limit set forth in the EAPs, the Business Unit Head, with the prior concurrence of the Vice President of Procurement or equivalent(s) or designee, may authorize extending such contract, subject to the Trustees ratifying such action as soon as practicable.
F. When the total estimated contract value or the value of the extension exceeds the monetary limits set forth in the EAPs, interim approval by the President and Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer or equivalent(s) or designee is required, subject to the Trustees ratifying such action as soon as practicable.
G. When time constraints or emergency conditions require immediate commencement of services to be performed for a period of more than one year, and when the contract value exceeds the monetary approval limit for the President and Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer or equivalent(s), as set forth in the EAPs, the President and Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer or equivalent(s) or designee, with the prior concurrence of the Vice President of Procurement or equivalent(s) or designee, may authorize the commencement of such services. The initial compensation limitation may not exceed the authorization level for the President and Chief Executive Officer or equivalent(s) or Chief Operating Officer or equivalent(s) as set forth in the EAPs. Such contracts will be subject to the Trustees' approval, which will be solicited at their next scheduled Trustee meeting.
H. The White Plains Procurement Department or the facilities' Procurement Departments prepare the contract for execution by the Authority and the successful bidder. No work by the selected contractor will commence until the contract is executed by both parties, except that mutually signed letters of award or intent may initiate work prior to formal execution. Authority signatories of such letters must be authorized to approve contract awards pursuant to the EAPs.
I. Pursuant to Public Authorities Law § 2879, the Authority shall notify the Commissioner of Economic Development of the award of any Procurement Contract for the purchase of goods and/or services from a Foreign Business Enterprise (as defined in Subsection 3.E.3 of these Guidelines) in an amount equal to or greater than $1 million simultaneously with notifying the successful bidder therefor. The Authority shall not enter into the Procurement Contract for said goods and/or services until at least 15 days have elapsed from the notification of the award, except for a Procurement Contract awarded on an emergency or critical basis. The notification to the Commissioner shall include the name, address, telephone and facsimile number of the Foreign Business Enterprise, the amount of the proposed Procurement Contract and the name of the individual at the Foreign Business Enterprise or acting on behalf of same who is principally responsible for the proposed Procurement Contract.
A. The following standard forms of contracts are available from the White Plains Procurement Department: purchase order format for standard procurements of goods and/or services; furnish-and-deliver format for major equipment purchases; letter agreements and agreement formats for consulting work and contract work orders (for construction work of small magnitude), construction contracts (for major construction work) and furnish, deliver and install contracts (for specialized, major procurements where single responsibility is required for procurement and installation). These contract forms are intended to govern the purchase of goods and/or performance of services.
Authority departments proposing to initiate a Procurement Contract should review these forms to suggest any modifications and additions that may be required for the particular goods and/or services. Under no circumstances should contract forms be shown to proposed bidders without the prior approval of the Procurement Department, which, along with the facilities' Procurement Departments, is solely responsible for requesting proposals.
B. The following types of provisions setting forth contractor responsibilities are to be contained in the standard forms of Procurement Contracts, except that any provisions listed below that are inapplicable or unnecessary because of the nature or duration of the work to be performed, the location(s) where the work is to be performed or the type of compensation being paid therefor, need not be included. Other provisions may be added as necessary and appropriate.
1. Schedule of Services or Specifications
2. Time of Completion
3. Compensation or Itemized Proposals
4. Relationship of Parties
5. Delays
6. Termination
7. Changes in the Work
8. Claims and Disputes
9. Warranty
10. Insurance
11. Records, Accounts, Inspection and Audit
12. Assignment
13. Notices
14. Indemnification
15. Governing Law
16. Proprietary Nature of Work
17. Testimony
18. Entire Agreement
Contract Attachments
1. Compensation Schedule
2. Schedule of Services or Specifications
3. Appendix "A" (Miscellaneous Statutory Provisions)
4. Appendix "B" (Prompt Payment Provisions)
5. Appendix "C" (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Provisions)
6. Appendix "D" (Background Security Screening for Authority Contractors)
7. Appendix "E" (Omnibus Procurement Act of 1992 Requirements)
8. Appendix "F" (Computer Aided Drawing Requirements For New York Power Authority)
9. Appendix "G" (Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements)
10. Appendix "H" (Tax Law Requirements)
11. Appendix "I" (New York Power Authority (NYPA) North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) Cyber Access And/Or Unescorted Physical Access Training Requirements)
12. Appendix "J" (Bidder/Contractor Compliance with State Finance Law §§ 139-j and 139-k Providing for Certain Procurement Disclosures)
13. Appendix "K" (Additional State and Federal Provisions Required for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Pub.L. No. 111-5 Stat. 2009) ("ARRA") Funded Projects)
14. Appendix "L" (DOE Federal Contract Provisions)
15. Appendix "M" (Use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Best
Available Retrofit Technology ("BART") for Heavy Duty Vehicles)
C. If a vendor (firm, person or other entity) participates in the development or writing of the specifications for a procurement solicitation, such vendor shall not be permitted to bid on such procurement, either as a prime vendor or as a subcontractor at any level. Contracts for evaluation of offers for products or services shall not be awarded to a vendor that would then evaluate its own offers for products or services. The above restrictions shall not apply where:
1. The vendor is the sole source or single source of the product or service;
2. More than one vendor has been involved in preparing the specifications for a procurement proposal; or
3. The originating Authority Business Unit determines in writing that the restrictions are not in the best interests of the Authority. Such originating Business Unit shall obtain the approval of the applicable Business Unit Head or equivalent(s), Vice President of Procurement or equivalent(s) or designee, Assistant General Counsel or equivalent(s) and President and Chief Executive Officer or designee or Chief Operating Officer or equivalent(s) to waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis.
A. Change Orders to existing contracts are justified in the following cases:
1. To incorporate additional work related to the original scope, to delete work or to otherwise modify the original work scope;
2. To exercise options previously included in the original contract to perform additional work or to extend the contract term;
3. To accommodate emergency conditions, defined in Section 3.L herein, that require the immediate performance of work by a firm already under contract;
4. When rebidding would not be practical or in the best interests of the Authority's customers; and
5. To meet the Authority's Supplier Diversity Program goals in accordance with Executive Law Article 15-A.
B. All Change Orders must be approved in accordance with the Authority's EAPs, and should include specific schedules for completion of work at the earliest possible time.
C. Pursuant to Public Authorities Law § 2879-a, the Comptroller Regulations and the State Authority Contract Manual, the Authority may be required to submit certain Change Orders to the New York State Comptroller for filing or approval where the aggregate value of the contract as amended is in excess of $1 million and the original contract was awarded on the basis of a competitive procurement, but the modification was neither contemplated nor provided for in the solicitation for such competitive procurement. Accordingly, unless the Change Order is considered an "exempt contract amendment," no such Change Orders will be processed or approved unless the proposed procurement of goods and/or services was contemplated or provided for in the original Request for Quotation / Proposal.
A. Former Authority officers and employees are eligible to be considered for employment as contractors and/or consultants provided that they meet all criteria for contractors and/or consultants generally as specified in these Guidelines; their employment is not barred by New York Public Officers Law § 73(8); they obtain an opinion by the New York State Commission on Public Integrity that such employment is permissible; and upon approval of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
B. Pursuant to the provisions of New York Public Officers Law § 73(8):
1. No Authority officer or employee is eligible, within a period of two years after the termination of Authority service to appear or practice before the Authority or receive compensation for any services rendered on behalf of any person, firm, corporation or association, in relation to any case, proceeding or application or other matter before the Authority.
2. No Authority officer or employee is eligible, at any time after the termination of Authority service, to appear, practice, communicate or otherwise render services before the Authority or any other state agency or receive compensation for any such services rendered on behalf of any person, firm, corporation or other entity in relation to any case, proceeding, application or transaction that such person was directly concerned with and personally participated in during his or her period of service, or which was under his or her active consideration.
C. No Authority employee who is involved in the award of Authority grants or contracts may ask any officer, director or employee of such current or prospective contractor or grantee to reveal: (a) the political party affiliation of the individual; (b) whether the individual or entity has made campaign contributions to any political party, elected official or candidate for elective office or (c) whether the individual voted for or against any political party, elected official or candidate for elective office.
D. No Authority employee may award or decline to award any grant or contract, or recommend, promise or threaten to do so because of a current or prospective grantee's or contractor's: (a) refusal to answer any inquiry prohibited by Section 9.C above or (b) giving or withholding or neglecting to make any contribution of money, service or any other valuable thing for any political purpose.
E. No Authority employee may take part in any contracting decision involving the payment of more than $1,000: (i) to a Relative; or (ii) to any entity in which the Authority employee or a Relative of such Authority employee owns or controls 10% or more of the stock of such entity (or 1% in the case of a corporation whose stock is regularly traded on an established securities exchange); or serves as an officer, director or partner of that entity. If a contracting matter arises relating to this Section 9.E, then the employee must advise his or her supervisor of the relationship, and must be recused from any and all discussions or decisions relating to the matter.
1. For purposes of this Section 9.E, the term "Relative" is defined in Definitions, Section 2.F of these Guidelines.
The Authority strives to continue to foster the development of business opportunities on Authority contracts for M/WBEs. Article 15-A of the Executive Law established the NYS Office (now Division) of Minority and Women's Business Development ("DMWBD") that is responsible for developing rules and regulations for implementation of this statute, certifying M/WBEs and reviewing and monitoring goal plans, compliance reports and contract provisions to be included in all non-construction contracts for more than $25,000 and construction contracts for more than $100,000. The definition of an M/WBE is included in Section 2.G of these Guidelines. The Authority aims to solicit proposals from NYS-certified M/WBEs that are qualified to perform the required work. In addition, specific goals may be included in certain contracts for consulting work, construction and procurement of goods and other services requiring the contractor/vendor to subcontract a portion of the work to NYS-certified M/WBEs as required by law. Bidders' proposals will include Preliminary Subcontracting Plans for M/WBEs, where required, and such bidders' failure to meet these requirements may be grounds for rejection of the proposal, or cancellation of the contract if a contractor did not make a good faith effort to meet its goals after contract award. Utilization Plans for Construction contracts valued at more than $100,000 shall be posted on the Procurement website by the successful vendor within ten business days of contract signing.
Pursuant to § 2879 of the Public Authorities Law and as further set forth in the Authority's Supplier Diversity Program documents, the following guidelines apply:
1. Identify those areas or types of contracts for which M/WBEs may best bid so as to promote and assist participation by such enterprises and facilitate a fair share of the awarding of contracts to such enterprises.
2. Provide notice, in addition to any other notice of procurement opportunities required by law, to professional and other organizations that serve M/WBEs providing the types of services procured by the Authority.
3. Maintain lists of qualified NYS-certified M/WBEs, including professional firms that have expressed an interest in doing business with the Authority and ensuring that such lists are updated regularly. The Authority shall also consult the lists of NYS-certified M/WBEs maintained by the DED pursuant to Executive Law Article 15-A.
4. Establish appropriate goals for participation by M/WBEs in procurement contracts awarded by the Authority and for the utilization of M/WBEs as subcontractors and suppliers by entities having procurement contracts with the Authority. Statewide numerical participation target goals shall be established by the Authority based on the criteria set forth in Public Authorities Law § 2879.
5. Conduct procurements in a manner that will enable the Authority to achieve the maximum feasible portion of the goals established pursuant to Subdivision 4 of this Section and that eliminates barriers to participation by M/WBEs in the Authority's procurements.
6. Designate one or more senior staff of the Authority to oversee the Authority's programs established to promote and assist participation by and utilization of NYS-certified M/WBEs.
A. Procurement Record
The White Plains Procurement Department maintains records of Procurement Contracts, including bidders' names, the selection processes used and the status of existing contracts, including goods provided and/or services performed and fees earned, billed and paid. At the facilities, such records will be kept by the facilities' Procurement Departments.
B. Procurement Report
After the end of each calendar year, the Vice President of Procurement or equivalent(s) will prepare and submit an annual report to the Trustees for their approval that will include:
1. A copy of the Guidelines;
2. An explanation of the Guidelines and any amendments thereto since the last annual report;
3. A list of all Procurement Contracts entered into since the last annual report, including all contracts entered into with New York State Business Enterprises and the subject matter and value thereof and all contracts entered into with Foreign Business Enterprises and the subject matter and value thereof;
4. A list of fees, commissions or other charges paid;
5. A description of work performed, the contract number, the date of the contract and its duration, the name, address and NYS-certified M/WBE designation of the awardees, the total amount of the contract, the amount spent on the contract during the reporting period and for the term of the contract to date and the status of open Procurement Contracts during the report year;
6. The type of contract (equipment, services, personal services or construction);
7. The method of awarding the contract (e.g., competitive bidding, Sole Source, Single Source or competitive search);
8. The reasons why any procurements with a value greater than $15,000 were not noticed in the Contract Reporter;
9. The number of bids received and
10. All referrals made and all penalties imposed, if any, pursuant to § 316 of the Executive Law.
C. Such annual report, as approved by the Trustees, shall be submitted to the New York State Division of the Budget within 90 days of the end of such calendar year, and copies thereof shall be distributed to the New York State Department of Audit and Control, the DED, the New York State Senate Finance Committee, and the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee and any other entity as may be required by law. The annual procurement report is posted on the Authority's website and copies shall be made available to the public upon reasonable written request therefor.
D. State Finance Law §§ 139-j and 139-k
1. A statement describing the basis for a determination of a bidder's/contractor's non-responsibility (per State Finance Law §§ 139-j and 139-k only) and the Authority's decision not to award a bidder/contractor the Procurement Contract must be included in the procurement record.
2. The Authority shall notify the New York State Office of General Services of bidders/contractors who have been determined to be non-responsible bidders (per State Finance Law §§ 139-j and 139-k only) or debarred due to violations of § 139-j of the State Finance Law.
3. All forms entitled "Record of Contact" shall be included in the respective procurement record.
4. A statement describing the basis for a termination of a Procurement Contract for providing an intentionally false certification must be included in the procurement record.
E. The Authority may be called upon periodically to submit information regarding the procurement of goods and/or services to organizations implementing the PAAA or other statutes regulating the procurement of goods and services, such as the Authorities Budget Office through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System ("PARIS").
A. These Guidelines are intended for the guidance of officers and employees of the Authority only. Nothing contained herein is intended, nor should it be construed, to confer on any person, firm or corporation any right, remedy, claim or benefit under, or by reason of, any requirement or provision hereof.
B. Nothing contained in these Guidelines alters or affects the validity of, modifies the terms of or impairs any contract or agreement entered into in violation of these Guidelines.