The City of Mount Vernon is seeking a qualified insurance brokerage firm to serve as its broker of record and provide brokerage, consulting, and risk-management services. The work includes advising on the City’s insurance program, helping procure and market coverage, and providing claims and ongoing risk-management support. Proposals must be submitted electronically through OpenGov by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
186665
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,000
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
72,304
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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 $5,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; 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 and explicitly allows piggybacking under NY General Municipal Law §103(16); it has a confirmed history using Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners to bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access 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 Mount Vernon
Board of Estimate and Contract Tally Sheet
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Estimate and Contract meeting included the presentation of the draft annual estimate for 2027 and the review of several resolutions and ordinances. Key items discussed included a retroactive contract renewal for SmartCover software, a professional services agreement for the 4th Street Park Improvements project, and a master funding agreement for water quality and sewer rehabilitation programs. Additionally, the Board authorized transfers of funds for agenda management software and office space lease payments, approved participation in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination grant program, reviewed staff training requests, and settled multiple tax matters for various local properties.
Real Estate Committee of the City of Mount Vernon Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the sale of 52 Mersereau Avenue and recommended the acceptance of a bid to the City Council. Updates were provided regarding the status of development projects and appraisals for 119 South 4th Avenue and 142 South 4th Avenue. Additionally, the Law Department provided updates on upcoming property closings and the status of ongoing property inquiries.
Mount Vernon City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Mount Vernon.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Mount Vernon?
The City of Mount Vernon's Procurement and Purchasing Department manages purchasing, reporting to the Mayor and Comptroller; award approvals are reviewed by the Board of Estimate and Contract with policy oversight from the City Council.
Where does City of Mount Vernon post bids and RFPs?
The City of Mount Vernon posts bids and RFPs on its OpenGov eProcurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mountvernonny. Department-specific solicitations are linked from the City's Procurement page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Mount Vernon?
Vendors register on the City of Mount Vernon's OpenGov eProcurement system by creating an account at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup and subscribing to Mount Vernon opportunity notifications on the portal.
Date: Mar 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council discussed the Station Plaza project, focusing on PILOT agreements and development processes. Public comments covered Memorial Field, taxi industry legislation, and housing needs for the working class. The Council adopted several items, including equipment purchases for the Canal Street lift, transfers for highway maintenance, emergency declarations, contract awards, and professional development requests under austerity budget constraints. Additionally, the Council approved the 2024 In Rem Foreclosure Listing, various escrow resolutions, and the lead agency declaration for the Grace Baptist Church project. The Council also voted to hold a taxicab ordinance for further review.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Mount Vernon meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does City of Mount Vernon procure?
Chapter 57 of the City of Mount Vernon code lists purchase contracts (commodities, supplies, equipment), public works (construction and labor), professional/technical services, routine services (grounds, vehicle, janitorial), surplus goods, and preferred-source purchases such as Corcraft and NYSPSP.
Does City of Mount Vernon use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. Chapter 57 authorizes piggybacking under New York GML § 103(16), and the City of Mount Vernon uses authorized federal, state, and local government contracts where permitted, referencing NYS OGS centralized awards as a procurement resource.
What procurement requirements does City of Mount Vernon publish for vendors?
Chapter 57 and each City of Mount Vernon solicitation set vendor requirements; the Code addresses requirements by contractor category (for example, insurance and bonding), so vendors must consult individual solicitation documents for specific forms, limits, and contract conditions.
How does City of Mount Vernon approve procurement contracts and awards?
Per Chapter 57, the City of Mount Vernon's Board of Estimate and Contract approves competitive-bid, best-value, and professional-service awards; the City Council approves best-value factors and final RFP recommendations. Department heads and purchasing agents prepare and submit documentation for those bodies.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Mount Vernon?
Vendors can find procurement policy in Mount Vernon City Code Chapter 57, which references New York GML §§ 103 and 104 and defines procurement methods and thresholds. Chapter 57 requires competitive bidding for purchase contracts over $20,000 and public works over $35,000, and written professional-service contracts above $5,000 annually.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Mount Vernon use?
Chapter 57 allows certified Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) to be considered as a quantitative factor in best-value determinations for the City of Mount Vernon. The City's Economic Development page also directs vendors to State and local MWBE resources such as Empire State Development's DMWBD and Westchester Catalyst.
