What products and services does Town of Colonie procure?

The Town of Colonie procures materials, equipment, commodities, technology, construction, and professional services across departments; the Purchasing Division administers sealed bids, quotes, RFPs, state contracts and purchase orders for these categories.

Does Town of Colonie use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Colonie authorizes cooperative purchasing and piggybacking under its Procurement Policy, including New York State OGS contracts, county contracts, national cooperatives, and approved federal GSA schedules (policy cites GML §103 and §104‑b).

What procurement requirements does Town of Colonie publish for vendors?

Town of Colonie requires vendors to be authorized to do business in New York and meet responsibility standards; vendors must provide ACORD insurance certificates evidencing workers' compensation and disability coverage under NY law. Construction procurements require a bid guarantee (5% of bid) and 100% performance and payment bonds per the policy.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Colonie?

The Town of Colonie Purchasing Policy and Procedures manual is published on the General Services page (TownProcurementPoliciesandProcedures.pdf); it sets sealed-bid thresholds (sealed bids over $20,000), service-contract thresholds (procedures for contracts over $35,000), bonding, approvals, and vendor responsibility standards.

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

Town of Colonie RFPs

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Sanitary Sewer Repair II DB404
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
Work includes approx 1 LF 6" PVC SDR26 gravity pipe; 1 LF 8" PVC SDR26 gravity pipe; 1 LF 12" PVC SDR 26 gravity pipe.
RFB Repl. of Network Storage Infrastructure - Office of Management Svcs DB401
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
The Town of Colonie is soliciting bids for replacement of network storage infrastructure for its Office of Management Services under DB401. The procurement is identified as an RFB, published September 9, 2026, with bids closing September 23, 2026. The Town’s Purchasing Division administers bids and related procurements, and this is an infrastructure procurement rather than a grant program.
2026 Surplus Millings Auction Sale
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
The Town of Colonie, Albany County, New York, is conducting an open auction for approximately 500 tons of raw millings and 500 tons of tailing millings generated from roadway maintenance. The material will be loaded onto the buyer's vehicle at the Old Highway Yard in Latham, and all material must be removed within 14 business days after award through an online auction platform. This is an asset auction rather than a grant program; bidding opened on September 9, 2026, closes September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT, and no buyer-managed original posting or primary solicitation file was identified.

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Census ID
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208866
Employee FTE
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600
Population
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86,837
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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How to Sell to Town of Colonie

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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source. Otherwise avoid—rarely approved; pivot back to a coop.
- Coops: The Town has used cooperative purchasing; frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and Empire State Purchasing Group, and you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Town of Colonie (NY) rarely approves sole source and requires strict written justification. Practical notes:
- Expect robust justification (uniqueness, no substitutes, price reasonableness) and applicable approvals per policy.
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Cooperatives
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- The Town has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Empire State Purchasing Group; participates with OMNIA Partners). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Colonie

Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council discussed the status of a grant application for the revitalization of the Mohawk River Park Boat Launch and the procurement of maintenance equipment. Plans were reviewed for a tour of the new composting facility at Shaker High School, which was funded by a grant. Additionally, the Council explored the organization of a second aquatic species removal event for the Town Hall Pond in collaboration with the Shaker High School Environmental Club.
Town of Colonie Sign Review Board Minutes Of Meeting
Date: Jun 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted public hearings regarding sign permit applications. Specifically, the board approved a 1-square-foot projecting sign for CAD Signs at 664 Loudon Road and adjourned a hearing for an application from AJ Sign Company at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road to a future date.
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board reviewed and discussed a variance request for the construction of a shed at 10 Delia Street. The discussion centered on the property being a corner lot with two front yards, which created specific zoning constraints for the proposed shed placement. The Board heard testimony regarding the site plan, alignment with existing structures, and neighbor support. The request was ultimately approved unanimously, with the Board confirming that no further environmental review was required.

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Chretien T. VoergCommissioner of Public Works

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Lisa M. TravisDirector of Management Information Services

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Colonie?

The Town of Colonie's procurement is administered by the General Services Department — Purchasing Division, located at 534 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY. The Town Board controls town finances and purchasing policy; contact Purchasing at purchasing@colonie.org or (518) 783-2726 for vendor questions.

Where does Town of Colonie post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Colonie posts bids, RFPs, quotes, addenda and award notices on the Empire State Bid System (BidNet), as linked from the Town of Colonie General Services/Purchasing page; vendors can view solicitations and subscribe for notifications on BidNet.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Colonie?

Vendors register to receive Town of Colonie solicitations through the Empire State Bid System (BidNet), linked from the Town of Colonie General Services page; complete registration at empirestatebidsystem.com and contact BidNet support at 1-800-835-4603 for assistance.

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