The RFQ seeks design services for the Clinton Street reconstruction and streetscape project, from initial concept through construction bidding, and excludes construction administration. The work includes existing-conditions analysis, project management, field investigation, topographic surveying, infrastructure analysis, and multimodal transportation analysis. The City of Binghamton is soliciting these services for improvements on Clinton Street.
Requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms for the preparation of a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) and Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (LSLRP).
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170449
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
500
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
46,418
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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The City uses cooperative purchasing (policy permits piggybacking; confirmed participation). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Binghamton
City Council Business Meeting
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included updates from various committees, including discussions on a request for a third-party independent investigation into the Binghamton Housing Authority and the review of a site plan for a business on Robinson Street. Further committee updates covered the status of the Bascom's building rehabilitation, proposed bike lanes on Riverside Drive, and environmental recommendations for the city's rental registry and potential dam removal. A public hearing was held regarding Ordinance O-26-77, concerning the adoption of the 2027 tax budget, during which residents raised concerns about tax rates, utility fee increases, and discrepancies in golf course revenue reporting.
Civil Service Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed several personnel and organizational matters. Key discussion topics included updating the job description for the pre-trimmer position to modify CDL requirements to attract more candidates. Additionally, the Commission approved a reorganization plan that creates two new positions: Director of Housing and Community Development and a Housing and Community Development Program Coordinator. The meeting concluded with announcements regarding an exam for wastewater treatment plant operator trainees and the establishment of an eligible list for police sergeant.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Binghamton.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Binghamton?
The Board of Contract & Supply, chaired by the Mayor, oversees procurement and purchasing policy for the City of Binghamton; the City's Purchasing Agent administers day-to-day purchasing. The Comptroller, Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Acting Corporation Counsel and City Engineer sit on the Board.
Where does the City of Binghamton post bids and RFPs?
The City of Binghamton posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids & RFPs page and the RFP Posts List, and advertises legal notices in the Press & Sun-Bulletin; vendors can subscribe on the Bids & RFPs page to receive notifications of new solicitations.
What products and services does the City of Binghamton procure?
The City Purchasing Department commonly procures automotive and truck replacement parts, janitorial and paper/office supplies, materials for public works, professional services, and insurance carrier contracts. See Chapter 127 and the Purchasing Department page for category details and solicitation instructions.
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Binghamton Local Development Corporation Meeting
Date: Oct 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed financial reports for July and August and approved resolutions for commercial facade improvement grants and renovations at 11-13 Port Street. Key discussion topics included updates on economic development initiatives, such as Clinton Street infrastructure improvements, the hosting of university basketball games downtown, and a major hospital expansion project. The board also discussed the status of the 2027 budget, holiday retail initiatives including parking and marketing, and ongoing local road construction projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does the City of Binghamton use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Binghamton may procure through cooperatively bid or intermunicipal agreements under Chapter 127 §127-7B; the Purchasing Department confirms use of Broome County and New York State purchase contracts when permitted by the ordinance.
How does the City of Binghamton approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Board of Contract & Supply and City Council approve procurement awards for the City of Binghamton; the Purchasing Agent issues purchase orders and the chief fiscal officer must certify available funds. Chapter 127 sets thresholds and details professional-service, emergency, and standardization procedures.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Binghamton?
Procurement policy for the City of Binghamton is codified in Chapter 127 of the City Charter and Code of Ordinances; the Purchasing Department and Board of Contract & Supply web pages supplement the ordinance with procurement thresholds, bidding rules, and contract procedures.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Binghamton use?
The City of Binghamton provides a local-preference for qualified professional-services firms with principal offices in Broome County under Chapter 127 §127-11B(1), and Chapter 40 establishes Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification procedures; the City also highlights MWBE readiness and minority business support partners.
