NYS Office Of General Services Wins Two Prestigious Awards For Ex...
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the agency has been honored with two major national awards for excellence and sustainability in government procurement.
For the tenth consecutive year, OGS received the prestigious Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award from the National Procurement Institute. In addition, the Global Electronics Council presented OGS with the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Purchaser Award, recognizing the agency’s continued leadership in sourcing sustainable technology.
“Earning these national recognitions for ten consecutive years is a testament to OGS’s unwavering commitment to integrity, innovation, and sustainability.” Commissioner Moy said, “OGS is proud to advance Governor Hochul’s vision of a greener New York, creating vital opportunities for businesses to partner with the state. I congratulate our Procurement Services team on this well-deserved honor, which highlights how their essential work seamlessly supports government operations and benefits all New Yorkers.”
OGS Procurement Services is the state’s centralized procurement office. OGS manages approximately 1,500 contracts for commodities, services, and technology that state agencies, local governments, schools, and non-profit organizations depend on to fulfill their essential public missions.
Since 2008, OGS has included a requirement in its aggregate computer buy for all desktops, notebooks, and tablets to meet EPEAT requirements. An aggregate buy is how New York State uses its buying power to secure the best final prices for items sold under state contracts and purchased in bulk by state agencies, local governments, schools, and nonprofits.
The purchase of these IT products on state contract in 2025 will help avoid the disposal of 619 metric tons of solid waste. It will also result in savings of 28,443 MWh of electricity, which is enough to power 2,341 average U.S. households for a year.
To find out more about OGS Procurement Services and the resources it provides to contract users, vendors, and contractors, visit ogs.ny.gov/procurement.
AEP Award from the National Procurement Institute
The AEP program encourages the development of excellence as well as continued organizational improvement to earn the award annually.
For 2026, there were 251 successful applicants, including 93 cities, 54 counties, 30 special districts, 31 school districts, 17 higher education agencies, 6 state or provincial agencies, and 20 others.
Focused on leading excellence in public procurement, the National Procurement Institute was founded in 1968 as a non-profit organization serving public procurement professionals internationally. The organization established the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award in 1995.
EPEAT Purchaser Award from the Global Electronics Council
EPEAT is a global ecolabel for the IT sector that OGS uses in its contracts to ensure that vendors are providing electronics that meet strict sustainability criteria. These products are more energy efficient, less toxic, longer lasting, and easier to recycle than products that do not meet EPEAT criteria.
About the New York State Office of General Services
For 65 years, the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) has proudly served as the operational engine of New York State. The agency provides the essential foundation for government to function seamlessly — managing and leasing real property, designing modern facilities, streamlining procurement, and stewarding world-class cultural assets. Through its commitment to efficiency, innovation, and environmental sustainability, OGS handles the complex logistics of government so that its partners can dedicate their full focus to what matters most: advancing their missions to serve the people of New York. Discover how OGS continues to support New York at ogs.ny.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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