Cayuga County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Auburn, NY
Country:: US

Cayuga County RFPs

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ITB 2026-20 INSTALLATION OF GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR PV ARRAY
Open
Jul 20, 2026
Closes
Aug 5, 2026
Cayuga County, New York has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-20 seeking qualified contractors to install an approximately 16.96 kW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array at Emerson Park in Auburn, NY, to supply power to the Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum, Parks office, maintenance building, and shop. The solar array installation is part of the County's broader clean energy initiative, paired with new Level 2 EV charging stations at Emerson Park and funded in part by a NYSERDA Clean Energy Community Grant.

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
208802
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
800
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
74,365
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
50 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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50 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If not on a coop and the solution is proprietary or essential to continuity, work with the department head to prepare the sole source justification; provide your sole-source letter; the Chair of the Legislature can waive quotes.
- Coops: Cayuga County actively uses cooperative purchasing to bypass the three-quote/sealed bid process and accelerate timelines. Frequently procures through NYS OGS Centralized Contracts, NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: Cayuga County, NY
- Thresholds: Not specified in provided guidance.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Cayuga County actively uses cooperative purchasing to bypass the three-quote/sealed bid process and accelerate timelines. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Cayuga County

Cayuga County Legislature Legislature Meeting
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board held a public hearing regarding a local law to authorize video conferencing for public meetings through July 2028. The primary agenda item was the presentation of an external audit report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Key topics of discussion included the status of American Rescue Plan Act funds, current revenue and expenditure trends, the continued depletion of the unassigned fund balance, and the challenges of maintaining budget stability in light of volatile sales tax revenues and shifting federal and state funding responsibilities.
Cayuga County GML 239-l, M & N Review Committee Review Committee Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed several municipal matters, including proposed moratoriums on data centers in the Town of Mentz and the Town of Scipio. They considered a site plan for the East Hill Medical Center in the Town of Sennett, noting the level of detail provided. Regarding the WSB Solar I, LLC project in the Town of Owasco, the committee determined that additional materials are required before taking action. The committee reviewed a major subdivision for Gregory Sterman in the Town of Aurelius, providing comments on stormwater and erosion control. A site plan for a storage building in the Town of Aurelius was reviewed. Finally, the committee recommended approval for a Planned Development District for the AuByrne Marina in the Town of Owasco, contingent upon documentation of approvals from state and federal agencies regarding dock installation.
Cayuga County Community Services Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Feb 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting covered various reports, including upcoming OASAS OSF audits, a potential contract with a psychologist for autism testing, and the status of Narcan vending machine implementation. Communications regarding the closure of accounts by Helio Heath, which will impact individuals receiving RepPayee services, were addressed. Subcommittee reports were reviewed, and nominations for the PWDD Subcommittee and the Community Services Board were approved. The board also elected a Chair. Announcements included upcoming community events such as Family Empowerment Day and the Nick's Ride Gala, as well as recruitment efforts for the Youth Mental Health Advisory Board.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Cayuga County.

Tim QuillAgricultural Museum Director

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Beckie HendricksAssessor

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Dana MerizziAssessor

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Manette BeckerAssistant Director

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Cayuga County Legislature Legislature Meeting

Cayuga County GML 239-l, M & N Review Committee Review Committee Meeting

Cayuga County Community Services Board Meeting Minutes

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Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to Cayuga County

Early Buyer Signals

Cayuga County Legislature Legislature Meeting

Cayuga County GML 239-l, M & N Review Committee Review Committee Meeting

Cayuga County Community Services Board Meeting Minutes

Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop

Key Contacts

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