Village of Gowanda

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

Village of Gowanda RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Village of Gowanda NY Forward Small Project Fund Grant Administration
Open
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Aug 26, 2026
The Village of Gowanda is seeking a qualified consultant to provide project management and administration services for the NY Forward Small Project Fund, a locally-managed matching grant program funded through the New York Forward (NYF) initiative. The selected consultant will assist the Village with grant administration tasks for the Small Project Fund, which provides grants for building improvements, business equipment, and other downtown revitalization projects. Proposals must be submitted to the Village Clerk by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and the RFP was issued on the New York State Contract Reporter on July 24, 2026.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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170456
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,474
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to Village of Gowanda

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Procurement Hell Score
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55 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OGS statewide contracts, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and HGACBuy; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Village of Gowanda, NY: Deprioritize sole source due to prior state audit findings of non-compliant awards. No specific sole source dollar limit is cited in the provided sources; the Village’s low local competitive bidding threshold ($10,000) increases risk and scrutiny.
- If a sole source is still attempted: prepare a written uniqueness/compatibility justification, confirm no equivalent exists, obtain Village Board approval and legal review, and include vendor exclusivity and price reasonableness documentation.
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
- There is no evidence the Village currently uses cooperative purchasing.
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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 Village of Gowanda

Village Of Gowanda Public Hearing
Date: Jul 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The public hearing addressed the renewal of the Charter Franchise Agreement for the village, which entails a continuation of the existing 10-year agreement term.
Village Of Gowanda Board Of Trustees Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Feb 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various administrative and operational items, including the approval of the 2026-2027 budget draft and a budget transfer for the Peter Cooper fund. Renewals for fire protection contracts with the Town of Persia and the Town of Collins were approved, along with a proposal for spring big trash pick-up services. The Board authorized a contract for the NY Forward Small Project Fund and reviewed abstract bills for general, water, sewer, and capital project funds. Discussions regarding the sale or repurposing of the old ambulance building, approval of retirement and rehiring actions for a staff member, and support for a playground grant application were held. Additionally, the Board reviewed a request from the local library for increased funding, approved a local law regarding rental property registry, granted leak forgiveness for water accounts, and authorized police department personnel actions including a student ride-along and a new part-time officer hire.
Village of Gowanda Board of Trustees Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed several official business matters. Key topics included the approval of a liquor license renewal for the Hollywood Theater and authorization for the use of a vacant building for law enforcement active shooter training. The Board addressed property issues, including abandoned properties and site access for environmental testing at the Thatcher Brook Diversion Channel. Additionally, the Board scheduled village elections, approved the purchase of new police scanning equipment, and accepted youth development funding. Financial actions included the acceptance of insurance proceeds for a damaged street light pole, approval of budget amendments and modifications, and the authorization of bill payments.