This RFP is for the installation of a 50KW (AC) solar power (PV) array at a recycling center, with an optional Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as an additive alternate.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171025
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
54
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,351
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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:Deprioritize. Unless the Town explicitly posts/authorizes a sole-source, plan to compete.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
There is no evidence that the Town of Shelter Island uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Shelter Island
Shelter Island Town Board Public Hearing
Date: Nov 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting consisted of two public hearings. The first addressed the 2027 tentative budget, covering public concerns regarding environmental preservation, the impact of large real estate developments, and clarification on a police overtime budget line item related to an opioid grant. The second public hearing covered the proposed local law to override the tax levy limit. Following the hearings, the board discussed reconvening in an executive session to deliberate on various contracts.
Deer and Tick Committee Meeting
Date: Nov 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the deer management report, including hunter participation statistics for the month of October and an update on the venison cold storage program. Key discussion items included modifications to the hunter incentive raffle program, the status of deer damage permits (NUCO), and updates on upcoming hunter education classes. Additionally, the committee explored the concept of implementing a four-poster tick control program, discussing potential funding strategies and the necessity of securing community participation.
Waterways Management Advisory Council Special Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Shelter Island.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Shelter Island?
Procurement and purchasing are managed by the Town Board of Town of Shelter Island, with the Town Supervisor and town offices performing administrative duties and executing contracts when authorized. See the Town Board and Committees & Boards pages for governance, contacts, and oversight details.
Where does Town of Shelter Island post bids and RFPs?
Town of Shelter Island posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids page at shelterislandtown.gov/Bids.aspx. Vendors should monitor that page to download solicitation documents, follow submission instructions, and contact the listed bid contact for questions.
What vendor requirements does Town of Shelter Island publish for suppliers bidding on contracts?
Town of Shelter Island publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements within each posting on its Bids page; vendors must review individual bid documents for required forms, insurance or bonding, licensing, and submission instructions, and contact the bid contact for clarifications.
Date: Oct 28, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The Council discussed an erroneous change made to the local dock code via Local Law 9-2025, which inadvertently removed specific repair permit subsections and created confusion regarding in-kind and in-place repairs. The meeting focused on reviewing proposed language to correct these drafting errors, specifically aiming to simplify the permitting process for dock repairs, remove arbitrary cost thresholds that are difficult to monitor, and ensure that permit applications remain accessible. The discussion also addressed the need to clarify permit requirements for existing, non-conforming docks.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Shelter Island meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
How does Town of Shelter Island approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town Board approves procurement contracts by Board action or resolution, and agendas commonly authorize the Town Supervisor to execute contracts on the Board's behalf. Vendors can review Town Board agendas and minutes for official award actions and execution authority.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard solicitation terms for Town of Shelter Island?
Standard solicitation terms and contract language for Town of Shelter Island are published within individual solicitations on the Town's official Bids page. Vendors should read each bid document for waiver language, contract forms, and other standard terms included with the posting.