How does City of Troy approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Troy Purchasing Office awards bids and RFPs in accordance with the City of Troy Procurement Policy, and contract approvals and resolutions are voted on by the Troy Common Council. The Common Council meets monthly (first Thursday) at 7:00 p.m.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Troy?

The City of Troy Procurement Policy is published on the City's Policies & Procedure page; the City Charter is available on eCode360. New York General Municipal Law §104-b establishes the statutory procurement framework applicable to the City of Troy.

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

City of Troy RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Masonry General Contract (Request for Bids)
Open
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Provide a full-range of brick, concrete-masonry-unit (CMU), and other block-constructed building maintenance services required by the city. See attached file.
RFQ-Professional Services-Architecture & Engineering
Open
Aug 24, 2026
Closes
Sep 11, 2026
The City of Troy, New York, is soliciting qualifications for professional architecture and engineering services. The procurement seeks to establish a five-year term contract for those professional services. Questions are due by August 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and submissions are due September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.

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131273
Employee FTE
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476
Population
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50,912
Procurement Hell Score
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57 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Troy

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If your solution is uniquely qualified, pursue sole source—prepare a justification for the City Treasurer; if delayed, pivot back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA; 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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- City of Troy allows sole source contracting per its procurement policy (no dollar threshold specified in the provided materials). Prepare a written justification describing the unique capability/technical qualification. Submit to the City Treasurer, Gabrielle Mahoney (purchasing@troyny.gov), for review and signature. If you encounter delays or resistance, pivot to a cooperative contract immediately.
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Cooperatives
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- City of Troy has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., past approvals via Sourcewell and OMNIA) for vehicles and equipment—treat this as a pre-competed, fast path. You can gain access to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Troy

Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Troy Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several new business applications for area variances. Key items included a lot line adjustment and area variance requests for a teaching kitchen project at 185 Earl St, a bathroom addition requiring multiple setbacks and impervious surface coverage variances at 106 Adams St, and a major redevelopment proposal for 205 workforce housing units at 865 Second Ave which involved numerous area variance requests including building height, setbacks, parking requirements, and design standards.
Troy Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved various exam announcements, including promotional exams for Fire Lieutenant, Real Property Appraisal Aide, Supervisor of Equipment Repair, and Police Sergeant, as well as open competitive exams for Real Property Appraisal Aide and Supervisor of Equipment Repair. Additionally, the commission authorized the establishment of five new Maintenance Helper positions and eight seasonal Golf Starter positions for the General Services Unit.
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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Troy.

Richard T. MorrisseyActing Corporation Counsel, City of Troy

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Daniel P. DeWolfChief of Police

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Troy?

The City of Troy Purchasing Office, led by Purchasing Agent Maria DeBonis, manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Troy. The office is located at 433 River Street (5th Floor); Public Works is overseen by the Commissioner of Public Works and major approvals go to the Common Council.

Where does City of Troy post bids and RFPs?

The City of Troy posts public bids and RFPs on the Empire State Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct) City of Troy portal. The City's Purchasing page on troyny.gov also provides an email subscription to receive notifications when new solicitations are posted.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Troy?

Vendors register through the Empire State Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct) City of Troy portal to access posted solicitations. Troyny.gov's Purchasing page also offers an email subscription for bid notifications and lists a business contact phone (518-270-4616) for general inquiries.

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