New York State and City Procurement Law: Vendor Selection, Protests, and Article 78
A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide attorneys with a practical introduction to New York State and New York City procurement law, offering guidance on the processes, challenges, and remedies available in government contracting. The program will examine procurement methods, lobbying restrictions, vendor selection and contract registration, the protest process, and the mechanics of Article 78 proceedings.
Outline
- Different types of government procurement methods in New York City and State
- Major sources of New York State and City procurement law
- Restrictions on lobbying during a procurement
- Vendor selection and contract registration
- Vendor protests after losing a procurement
- Article 78 litigation after a final protest determination
Benefits
The presenter will review these and other key issues:
- Different procurement methods available in New York State and New York City, and when different methods are most likely to be used, including methods such as competitive bidding, sole source, and negotiated acquisitions
- Advising clients on procurement methods and lobbying restrictions to ensure compliance with New York procurement law
- Evaluating protest options and developing effective strategies for challenging procurement decisions after an unsuccessful bid
- Navigating Article 78 proceedings to challenge final protest determinations and understand best practices for judicial review of administrative actions
Faculty

Usman Mohammad
Counsel
Kostelanetz
Mr. Mohammad joined the firm in 2000. His practice areas include commercial litigation, tax controversies, and state... | Read More
Mr. Mohammad joined the firm in 2000. His practice areas include commercial litigation, tax controversies, and state and federal criminal litigation. Mr. Mohammad received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995, and graduated cum laude and Order of the Coif (top 10 percent) from the University of Michigan Law School in 1998.
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