City of Albany

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

City of Albany RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

HQS and NSPIRE Inspection Services RFP
Open
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Closes
Aug 20, 2026
Provide hqs and nspire inspection services.
Summary Proceedings RFP
Open
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Closes
Aug 20, 2026
Provide summary proceedings.
RFP WAT 2026-05 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROVISION OF FOREST MANAGEMENT & TIMBER HARVEST SERVIC
Open
Jul 13, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
The City of Albany is soliciting proposals (RFP WAT 2026-05) for provision of forest management and timber harvest services. The solicitation was posted in mid-July 2026 and is open for submissions through August 18, 2026. All bid documentation is hosted on the City of Albany bid posting and responders must obtain the RFP documents from the city's official bid page.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170440
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,240
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
101,698
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
71 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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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.
71 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable except during a declared public emergency with supermajority approval—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 permits sole source contracts only in declared public emergencies with supermajority approval. This is not a viable path for standard procurement; deprioritize and pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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. Coordinate with the Board of Contract and Supply to validate piggybacking compliance under New York State General Municipal Law 103. 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 City of Albany

Common Council Planning Committee, Caucus, and Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting involved deliberations on resolutions regarding appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, including the reappointment of Serena White Lake and the appointment of Celeste Knight. Discussions also covered potential policy changes and zoning regulations. The caucus meeting included a roll call and a review of the agenda, which featured ordinances related to domestic partnership fees and various resolutions honoring local community legacies, celebrating cultural events, and addressing budget review procedures for the upcoming fiscal year.
Albany Common Council Planning, Economic Development And Land Use Committee Committee Minutes
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting focused on resolutions regarding appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Serena White-Lake discussed her experience and interest in reappointment, emphasizing her commitment to public transparency and process streamlining. Celeste Knight presented her interest in an appointment, discussing the complexities of zoning and her approach to analyzing development through the lens of city tourism and job growth. Both resolutions were moved out of committee with positive recommendations.
Boards of Contract and Supply Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Albany.

Steve DescollinesAccountant

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William D. SimcoeActing Commissioner of Water and Water Supply

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Common Council Planning Committee, Caucus, and Regular Meeting

Albany Common Council Planning, Economic Development And Land Use Committee Committee Minutes

Boards of Contract and Supply Meeting

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City of Albany RFPs

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Common Council Planning Committee, Caucus, and Regular Meeting

Albany Common Council Planning, Economic Development And Land Use Committee Committee Minutes

Boards of Contract and Supply Meeting

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