The solicitation seeks contractors to plant, trim, and remove trees for the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York. The contract is for an initial one-year term, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Responses are due October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
The Town of Hempstead is soliciting a one-time purchase of reinforced polypropylene decking. The notice categorizes the procurement under Construction Horizontal: Highways & Roadways and does not provide quantities, technical specifications, or an attached solicitation document. Bids are due October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
The Town of Hempstead is soliciting bids for maintenance and repair services for electrical generators under CR# 2139556. The contract has an initial one-year term, with two optional one-year extensions. Bids are due October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time.
Sole Source:If sale is less than ~$20,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Equalis Group; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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No explicit sole source dollar threshold provided. The Town has occasionally awarded non-competitive contracts for specialized professional services. Practical approach: position the solution as unique and critical; echo prior justifications such as “specialized experience” and “long-standing relationships.” Work directly with the department head to assemble justification/approval. Given the low ~$20,000 competitive bid threshold and a 5–7.5% local preference, if sole source traction is weak, pivot quickly to coops to avoid formal bidding friction.
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The Town uses cooperative purchasing (the Board ratified participation with Equalis Group in Nov 2024). You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform. Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Hempstead
Board of Appeals, Town of Hempstead Board Of Appeals Meeting
Date: Sep 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting centered on an application by Beehive Development Corporation to consolidate two cases involving the subdivision of a lot into two separate parcels. Key discussion items included variance requests related to lot front width and setback lines, the proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and detached garage, and the construction of two new single-family homes. The board also received expert real estate testimony regarding the character of the neighborhood and historical zoning patterns.
Board Of Appeals, Town Of Hempstead Board Of Appeals Meeting
Date: Sep 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board addressed several variance applications. Cases included requests for residential additions, air conditioning unit installations, and fence maintenance in West Hempstead, involving concerns regarding clear sight triangles. Another application addressed variance requests for a carport conversion and sideyard aggregate requirements in Levittown. Additionally, a request to renew and update digital menu board signs at a commercial location in Lawrence was presented.
Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals Board of Appeals Meeting
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Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Hempstead.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Hempstead?
The Town of Hempstead's Department of Purchasing, within the Comptroller's Office, administers procurement; the Town Board (Town Supervisor plus six Council Members) is the governing approval body. The Town of Hempstead is a separate entity from the Village of Hempstead.
Where does Town of Hempstead post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Hempstead posts official bid opportunities and contract listings on its Purchasing Division portal and Contract Search page. Solicitations are also advertised in the Long Island Business News and posted on the NYS Contract Reporter; bid contact details appear on the Purchasing Division page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Hempstead?
Vendors register with the Town of Hempstead via the Oracle Cloud Supplier Portal (Supplier Portal information page) and by submitting the Town Vendor Form; a downloadable Supplier Portal User Guide is provided. The Town issues follow-up email instructions as it phases in the Oracle Cloud ERP conversion.
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Date: Sep 2, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed several agenda items, beginning with adjournment requests for the Taco Bell of America signage installation project and the Land Sound Corp application. Furthermore, the board addressed an application from WG Woodmir LLC concerning variances for a 155-unit age-restricted condominium development, covering topics such as building height, site zoning classifications, and proposed fencing installations.
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What products and services does Town of Hempstead procure?
The Town of Hempstead organizes procurements into four durable categories in its Purchasing Guidelines: Supplies; Equipment; Labor/Materials (Public Works); and Professional Services. The Bid Opportunities and Contract Search pages list solicitations and active contracts by commodity and vendor.
Does Town of Hempstead use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Hempstead uses piggyback/cooperative purchasing from New York State Office of General Services (NYS OGS) contracts; Town Redacted Final Reports reference specific NYS contract numbers (for example PS68292). Piggyback use follows applicable local authorization and state guidance.
What procurement requirements does Town of Hempstead publish for vendors?
The Town of Hempstead's Purchasing Guidelines require vendors to provide insurance, bonds/sureties where applicable, licenses, a W‑9, vendor disclosure forms, a Non‑Collusive Proposal Certification, original signatures/seals/notarizations, and an economic‑boycott affidavit; solicitations may require additional documents.
How does Town of Hempstead approve procurement contracts and awards?
Advertised bids for the Town of Hempstead are publicly opened and awarded by the Town Board (Town Supervisor plus six Council Members). RFPs are evaluated by a committee of user‑department designees and chiefs of staff, which rates respondents and recommends awards; bid‑threshold and quote rules apply.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Hempstead?
The Town of Hempstead's Purchasing Guidelines PDF (Resolution #756‑2013) on the Purchasing Division page is the official procurement policy under NY GML §§103 and 104‑b; it specifies bid thresholds, quotation rules, advertising channels, required forms, an 11 AM bid‑opening deadline, and award‑justification procedures.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Hempstead use?
The Town of Hempstead's Purchasing Guidelines include a 5% preference for Nassau County vendors, a 7.5% preference for Nassau County veteran‑owned small businesses, and an allowance tied to NYS Finance Law §162 for qualified veterans' workshops; SDVOSB bidders must show NYS OGS or VA certification where applicable.