City of Albany

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Albany, GA
Country:: US

City of Albany RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

RFP #27-016 Distribution Operations Control Center Planning Study
Open
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
The City of Albany is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified consulting firms for a Phase 1 planning study for a new Distribution Operations Control Center. The selected consultant will assess needs and sites, consider conceptual design, and provide strategic planning and actionable recommendations to guide later design and implementation. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2026, and the opportunity is an active, single-step procurement rather than a grant program.
Conduit & Wire Installation Phase 4 - Invitation for Bid
Open
Aug 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2026
Work includes to install 1-2 inch HDPE primary power conduit between transformers via directional bore method as shown on provided drawings at a minimum depth of 3.5 ft.
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PLAT, CONSTRUCTION PLANS, AND PERMITTING RFQ #27-013
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 9, 2026
The City of Albany, GA is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide surveying, engineering design, and permitting services for residential subdivision plat and construction plans.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
193161
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,173
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
66,907
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to City of Albany

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize and pivot to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and BuyBoard; 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
- City of Albany, GA: Deprioritize sole source. There’s no evidence of sole source awards above the formal threshold and the environment is rigid. Practical tip: rather than pursuing sole source, immediately pivot to a cooperative purchasing route to reduce friction and avoid local preference complications.
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
- City of Albany has used cooperative purchasing before, and the City’s Code (Chapter 16, Article IV, Section 16-4) explicitly allows coops and exempts them from local preference. Confirm membership/eligibility with the Procurement Division at (229) 431-3211 and position the purchase as pre-competed. You can gain access to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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 City of Albany

City Of Albany Municipal Court Night Session
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court held a night session during which several cases were addressed, including seat belt violations, open container citations, disorderly conduct involving fights, and a case involving a hit-and-run accident. The judge reviewed the circumstances for each defendant, issued directives such as enrollment in the Albany Works program, completion of anger management, and payment of fines. Additionally, the judge provided career guidance, discussed the importance of resolving conflicts through proper channels rather than lying to police, and emphasized the necessity of safe driving and proper vehicle maintenance.
City Of Albany- Dougherty Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved several land use development applications. These included a rezoning request for a parcel at 408 S. Mock Rd to permit a truck parking lot, a variance to the city sign ordinance for 417 W. Third Ave, and a variance to zoning requirements regarding parking for a religious institution at 217 Johnson Rd. Additionally, the commission reviewed the status of previous city and county zoning actions for properties on MLK, Oakhaven, and S. McKinley.
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Key Contacts

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Tonya FordAccounting Manager

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Athena L. PonderAssistant City Clerk

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City of Albany RFPs

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