Provide monthly collection, calibration, and flow reporting for 4 sanitary flow meters and 17 sanitary flow meters, including sensor cleaning without manhole entry, data posting on the Hach FsData website, temporary meter installations/removals, confined space entries and repairs, equipment rentals, and related technical services.
Purchase of one (1) 2026 or newer Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (Regular Cab, Long Bed, WT, LEWD, 6.6L V8 Gas engine, 10-speed automatic transmission) and one (1) 8'6" Western Pro Plus Plow, along with providing a trade-in allowance for a 2020 Ford F-250 SRW 4x4 Super Duty with plow (Mileage: 52,551 as of 10/16/2026; VIN: 1FTBF2B64LED96168).
Work includes approx 3.600 LF of 24" PVC sanitary sewer via open cut method; 50 SY concrete drives, aprons and other concrete not in roadways; 1 LS 36" steel casing pipe via jack and bore methods; 1 EA precast concrete manholes.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize—very low chance of approval; pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Amherst (NY). No evidence of sole-source awards above the town’s low $20,000 competitive bidding threshold. Deprioritize this path. Attempting a sole-source will introduce significant friction and delay with a low probability of success. Immediately pivot to cooperative contracts instead.
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You can get onboarded to these cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Town of Amherst actively uses cooperative/piggyback purchasing and explicitly allows it by policy—this is the fastest, lowest-friction path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Amherst
Amherst Town Board Budget Public Hearing And Meeting
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a public hearing and discussion on the capital improvement program for 2027-2032 and the 2027 town budget. Key topics included the infrastructure-focused capital improvement plan, which covers projects like roof replacements, sewer lines, and water lines, and the drivers behind the 6.9% increase in the tax levy, such as rising costs for solid waste and recycling contracts, road salt, diesel, utilities, and employee benefits. The board also addressed announcements regarding trick-or-treating hours, early voting, winter parking bans, employee retirements, and an upcoming Veterans Day luncheon.
Town Of Amherst Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Board reviewed several site plan and development proposals. Public hearings were held for a proposed apartment development on Wehrle Drive, which was continued to a future session, and for a new fire hall apparatus building, which received site plan approval. Additionally, the Board granted extensions for previously approved site plans for a commercial/apartment building and an apartment building, and approved a request to modify a condition of the site plan approval for the Sawyers Landing project.
Town of Amherst Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Amherst.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Amherst?
The Town of Amherst’s Office of Contract Compliance & Administration manages procurement and assists departments with issuing bids and RFPs. It provides centralized procurement support including solicitation preparation, mini-bids, vendor outreach, compliance review, and contract administration for Town departments.
Where does Town of Amherst post bids and RFPs?
Town of Amherst posts public bids and RFPs on its official Bids & RFPs page and publishes solicitations through the BidNet vendor portal. Vendors should monitor the Town’s Bids & RFPs page and register on BidNet to receive notifications and access solicitation documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Amherst?
Vendors register for Town of Amherst solicitations by registering on the BidNet portal the Town uses to publish solicitations. Permit-based vendors (solicitors, peddlers, and food trucks) apply through the Town Clerk’s vendor and permit process; contact the Town Clerk for forms and submission instructions.
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Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed ongoing reviews of code revisions and requested final approval authority for local historic landmarks. Members reviewed pending historic landmark nominations, noted they would not move forward with Certified Local Government grants this year, and discussed potential historic districts. Additionally, the Commission addressed the restoration of the Harlem Road Community Center, including the necessity of a Certificate of Appropriateness, and mandated the inclusion of related construction documents in the Town's records.
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What products and services does Town of Amherst procure?
Town of Amherst commonly procures insurance and risk-management services, general departmental supplies and professional services, and permit-based vendor services such as mobile food vendors and peddlers. The Town website includes example RFPs (e.g., Insurance Brokerage) and Town Clerk permit listings supporting these categories.
Does Town of Amherst use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Town of Amherst uses New York State contract vehicles and mini-bid procedures to purchase off State contracts. The Office of Contract Compliance & Administration references mini-bids and State-contract purchasing as an accepted procurement method for departments.
What procurement requirements does Town of Amherst publish for vendors?
Town of Amherst requires vendors to meet solicitation-specific requirements listed in each RFP, including required forms, insurance, bonding, and other compliance provisions. The Town’s Procurement Policy provides the overarching rules and procedures vendors must follow when responding to solicitations.
How does Town of Amherst approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Office of Contract Compliance & Administration administers procurement contracts and awards for Town of Amherst under the Town’s Procurement Policy and applicable Town Code chapters. Departments coordinate with that Office to follow established award, approval, and contract-execution procedures.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Amherst?
Vendors can find Town of Amherst’s Procurement Policy PDF and procurement guidance on the Office of Contract Compliance & Administration pages on the Town website. The Procurement Policy contains standard terms, solicitation procedures, and instructions for responding to Town solicitations.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Amherst use?
Town of Amherst maintains a Minority- and Women-Owned Business (MBE/WBE) utilization policy codified in the Town Code chapter on MBE/WBE utilization. That chapter sets the MBE/WBE utilization policy and records the Town Board’s findings supporting the program.