Requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms for the preparation of a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) and Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (LSLRP).
The City is soliciting sealed bids for energy conservation upgrades and an air source heat pump project for the Senior Center at 226 Clinton Street in Binghamton. Bids are due at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and will be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. Questions may be directed to Tito Martinez at 607-772-7028.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170449
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
500
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
46,418
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 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 $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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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The City uses cooperative purchasing (policy permits piggybacking; confirmed participation). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Binghamton
City of Binghamton's Commission on Architecture, Urban Design, and Historic Preservation Special Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the determination of historical significance for 21 Munsell Street regarding a proposed demolition, concluding that the structure lacked historical significance and issuing a negative declaration. Additionally, the board tabled a review for Nine Riverside Drive due to a lack of quorum. The meeting also included discussions on new internal standard operating procedures and templates for staff reports, as well as plans for future professional training sessions regarding preservation and tax credits.
Community Development Advisory Committee Public Hearing
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on resolving discrepancies regarding funding recommendations and improving the oversight of grant-funded organizations. Participants discussed the critical need for better communication and stricter compliance with mandatory reporting requirements and reimbursement deadlines. The discussion included the development of a new evaluation rubric and checklist for future grant applications to ensure consistency, transparency, and a clearer understanding of expectations for applicant organizations.
Commission On Architecture And Design Historic Preservation Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Binghamton.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Binghamton?
The Board of Contract & Supply, chaired by the Mayor, oversees procurement and purchasing policy for the City of Binghamton; the City's Purchasing Agent administers day-to-day purchasing. The Comptroller, Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Acting Corporation Counsel and City Engineer sit on the Board.
Where does the City of Binghamton post bids and RFPs?
The City of Binghamton posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids & RFPs page and the RFP Posts List, and advertises legal notices in the Press & Sun-Bulletin; vendors can subscribe on the Bids & RFPs page to receive notifications of new solicitations.
What products and services does the City of Binghamton procure?
The City Purchasing Department commonly procures automotive and truck replacement parts, janitorial and paper/office supplies, materials for public works, professional services, and insurance carrier contracts. See Chapter 127 and the Purchasing Department page for category details and solicitation instructions.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several property-related items. They approved a roof repair project for the Phelps Mansion, noting that financial limitations necessitated a one-for-one replacement. A demolition proposal for 1151 Vestal Avenue was tabled due to a lack of sufficient interior information and code review. Regarding 1286 Vestal Avenue, the board discussed a demolition project for a fire-damaged building intended to become a daycare playground, ultimately declaring themselves the lead agency for the review and classifying the project as an unlisted action. The agenda item for 9 Riverside Drive was also tabled due to the applicant's absence.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Binghamton meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does the City of Binghamton use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Binghamton may procure through cooperatively bid or intermunicipal agreements under Chapter 127 §127-7B; the Purchasing Department confirms use of Broome County and New York State purchase contracts when permitted by the ordinance.
How does the City of Binghamton approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Board of Contract & Supply and City Council approve procurement awards for the City of Binghamton; the Purchasing Agent issues purchase orders and the chief fiscal officer must certify available funds. Chapter 127 sets thresholds and details professional-service, emergency, and standardization procedures.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Binghamton?
Procurement policy for the City of Binghamton is codified in Chapter 127 of the City Charter and Code of Ordinances; the Purchasing Department and Board of Contract & Supply web pages supplement the ordinance with procurement thresholds, bidding rules, and contract procedures.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Binghamton use?
The City of Binghamton provides a local-preference for qualified professional-services firms with principal offices in Broome County under Chapter 127 §127-11B(1), and Chapter 40 establishes Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification procedures; the City also highlights MWBE readiness and minority business support partners.