The Village of Groton is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide program delivery and administrative services for a $675,000 NYS CDBG Single Family Housing Rehabilitation award. This procurement is for administrative services rather than a direct grant award to applicants. M/WBE and Section 3 firms are encouraged to participate in this consulting opportunity.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
204978
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,077
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:If sale is less than $20,000 (goods) or $35,000 (public works), use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and pivot to coops or professional services.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, BuyBoard, 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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Village of Groton, NY:No evidence of a viable sole source pathway. Deprioritize this route—pursuing a sole source would require creating a new precedent in a high-friction environment. Instead, use cooperative purchasing or a professional services engagement to bypass formal bidding. Note: Low bid thresholds ($20,000 goods; $35,000 public works) further favor coops over new sole source justifications.
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The Village uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to piggyback purchases. 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 Village of Groton
Groton Village Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an audit and approval of claims and the presentation of various department reports covering electric, public works, wastewater, fire, code enforcement, county relations, and police services. Two public hearings were conducted regarding a cable franchise agreement and updates to local laws concerning property nuisances and sports facilities. The Board approved the request for proposals for NY Forward Village projects, authorized several permits for the Olde Home Days festival, and approved a natural gas supply contract and an energy efficiency commitment letter. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.
Village of Groton Comprehensive Plan
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Village of Groton's Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan serves as a forward-looking guide to promote the health, safety, and welfare of its residents by leveraging Smart Growth principles. The plan focuses on preserving the Village's small-town character, historic identity, and sense of place, while supporting sustainability, resiliency, and responsible growth. Key strategic areas include natural resources, parks and recreation, downtown revitalization, historic and cultural resources, transportation, infrastructure and utilities, educational resources, health and public safety, housing, and land use and zoning.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Village of Groton.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Village of Groton?
The Village of Groton's procurement and purchasing oversight is vested in the Village Board of Trustees, the elected governing body. Board meeting agendas, minutes, and notices are published on the Village of Groton official website and serve as the public record for purchasing decisions.
Where does the Village of Groton post bids and RFPs?
The Village of Groton posts bids and RFPs on its Public Notices/Local Law page at grotonny.gov/public-notices-local-law. The Public Notices page includes Invitations for Bids and related hearing notices; vendors should monitor that official page for published solicitations and posting details.
How does the Village of Groton approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement contracts and awards for the Village of Groton are approved by the Village Board of Trustees at public Board meetings. Agendas, meeting notices, and any contract actions are published on the Village of Groton website where the public can review Board decisions.
Village of Groton Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan 2026-2036
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Groton outlines a forward-looking roadmap to promote health, safety, and welfare, while preserving its small-town character, historic identity, and natural resources. Grounded in Smart Growth principles, the plan focuses on sustainable development, reinvestment in existing areas, and enhancing quality of life through strategic actions across natural resources, parks, downtown vitality, historic preservation, transportation, infrastructure, education, public safety, housing, and land use.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Village of Groton meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.