The Office of Employee Relations (OER) seeks an exemption to extend, for 12 months, a single-source contract with John P Kowalchyk. The work provides statewide Job Skills Program education, training, and related services to NYS agencies and employees represented by the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA). The notice says an open competitive request for proposals cannot be completed before the current contracts expire on December 31, 2026, and the notice period ends October 6, 2026.
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City
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Albany
County
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Albany
Address
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NYS State Capitol Building
Phone Number
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(518) 474-8390
Zip Code
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12224
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Board meetings and strategic plans from New York Office of the Governor
Human Services Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a discussion regarding a proposed three-foot law to define safe passing distances for motor vehicles when overtaking bicyclists and pedestrians. The committee addressed a resolution to amend the Department of Mental Hygiene budget to cover court-ordered forensic evaluations and hospitalizations, noting funding constraints and the impact of criminal procedure law. Additionally, the Health Department presented a new trails and parks initiative designed to promote physical activity among youth and families in the community.
Public Facilities Committee Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed and authorized several resolutions, including a master hangar license agreement for the Jamestown Airport and rate adjustments for the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District. The meeting also addressed budget amendments for the North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District and capital improvement accounts related to CHIPS funding, as well as an increase in the petty cash fund for the South County Transfer Station. Furthermore, a landfill leachate agreement with the Village of Westfield and a lease agreement for property at 310-322 East Third Street were approved.
Public Facilities Committee Meeting
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The committee reviewed a proposed lease for a new South County office building in Jamestown. Key discussion topics included the developer's background and previous property management for the county, the transition and consolidation of various department offices to the new facility, the square footage and floor layout of the building, security and handicap accessibility considerations, parking availability and improvements, and the infrastructure readiness of the building for county data needs.
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