Ontario County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Canandaigua, NY
Country:: US

Ontario County RFPs

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Sole Source Intent - Xylem Pumps, GA Fleet
Open
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Aug 26, 2026
The County of Ontario intends to issue a sole-source award to GA Fleet/Fleet Pump & Service Group for the purchase of Xylem Pumps for the Public Works department. The county states that GA Fleet is the only authorized distributor of Xylem Pumps in New York State, with an anticipated cost of $18,000. This is not a competitive bid, and responses are accepted only to determine whether a future competitive procurement should be conducted.
Purchase of Lubricants for Fleet Maintenance RFP
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 26, 2026
Purchase of lubricants for fleet maintenance.
Exterior Column Restoration & Repainting at County Courthouse RFP
Open
Aug 7, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
Ontario County is requesting quotes for the restoration and repainting of eight exterior columns at the Ontario County Courthouse. The work includes scraping, preparation, priming, and painting, along with all required labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and compliance with applicable safety and lead-paint regulations. Quotes must be submitted through the County's eProcurement portal by August 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the work must be completed within one year of the Notice to Proceed with a minimum two-year warranty.

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Census ID
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131196
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
843
Population
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113,130
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How to Sell to Ontario County

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Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Ontario County has used cooperative purchasing before, including Sourcewell and Wayne‑Finger Lakes BOCES; 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
- Ontario County, NY can leverage the New York State General Municipal Law §103 professional services exemption to bypass formal bidding. Practical steps:
- Work first with the end‑user department to align on need and scope, then loop in the Purchasing Department.
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
- Ontario County has used cooperative purchasing before. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Ontario County

Ontario County Local Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the review and authorization of payment for invoices totaling $23,492.00, which related to attorney fees for the RGE/NYSEG rate case. Additionally, the board reviewed and accepted the presented financial statements.
Ontario County Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This Economic Development Strategic Plan for Ontario County outlines a roadmap for managing future growth and addressing challenges in the Finger Lakes region of New York. It synthesizes stakeholder input and data to establish economic development goals, objectives, and tasks. The plan aims to guide priorities and major initiatives over five years, recommending strategies for staffing, organizational structure, project priorities, and monitoring to foster a dynamic economic environment for businesses, residents, and communities.
Planning & Environmental Quality Committee Approved Minutes
Date: Dec 11, 2023Type: Meeting mention

Key Contacts

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Stacy SchmittBuyer

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Stephen DeChickChief Communications Officer

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Ontario County Local Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes

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Planning & Environmental Quality Committee Approved Minutes

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Ontario County RFPs

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Ontario County Local Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes

Ontario County Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Planning & Environmental Quality Committee Approved Minutes

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