Work include culvert. Demolition and disposal of the existing superstructure. Demolition and disposal of the existing abutments and wingwalls. Construction of a new bridge to include (but not limited to): construction of new reinforced concrete footings founded on piles and the placement of stone fill. Installation of precast concrete frame units and reinforced CIP wingwalls and headwall. Installation of guide railing as shown on the contract drawings. Grading and all approach work within the limits shown on the contract drawings.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171034
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,745
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 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
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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, 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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Town of Owego:No evidence of sole source awards above the town’s $20,000 purchase threshold. Deprioritize sole source; for purchases exceeding $20,000, use a cooperative contract (preferred) or prepare for a formal competitive bid.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Owego
Owego Town Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included reports from various department heads regarding town operations, including signage updates and event planning. Public comments addressed concerns about early morning garbage collection and requests for park facility improvements. The board approved a schedule change for the Highway Department, authorized the acceptance of sealed bids for the Foster Valley Road Culvert Replacement Project, approved the hiring of a new full-time Wastewater Operator, and ratified a maintenance agreement for town generators. Financial abstracts were also reviewed and approved.
Owego Town Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a proposal to designate Hickories Park as a clean-up site for volunteer efforts. Financial abstracts for various funds, including General, Highway, Water, Sewer, and Lighting districts, were approved. New business included scheduling a special meeting to receive the tentative town budget, and declaring specific equipment from the Parks and Utilities Departments, including a backhoe and a generator, as surplus for auction. Additionally, the board addressed resident concerns regarding driveway paving, drainage basins, and tree maintenance issues.
Owego Town Board Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Owego.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Owego?
The Town of Owego's elected Town Board is the procurement authority, with the Town Supervisor as fiscal manager; department heads (Assessor, Code Enforcement, Highway, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, Town Clerk/Tax Receiver, Water & Sewer, Court, Dog Control, Emergency Management) initiate procurements and keep procurement logs.
Where does Town of Owego post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Owego posts bids, RFPs, and awards on its official website—primarily on the Press Releases page and in Town Board agendas and minutes under the Government section.
What products and services does Town of Owego procure?
The Town of Owego commonly procures goods and services for highway and road maintenance (including winter operations), vehicle and equipment supplies, water and sewer operations and equipment, parks and recreation, planning/zoning and code-enforcement services, court administration, dog control, emergency management, and municipal professional services.
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed reports from department heads, including updates on park maintenance and the emergency purchase of a new sampler for the Utilities Department. Financial actions included the approval of various fund abstracts and merit raises for employees in the Utilities and Parks Departments. Additionally, the board approved the promotion of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and authorized agreements to mill and pave Forest Hill Road and Deborah Drive.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Owego meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does Town of Owego use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. Chapter 22 of the Town Code (§22-2A(2)(g) and §22-2B(3)(d)) authorizes procurements under county or New York State contracts and pursuant to State Finance Law §175-b and Correction Law §186, permitting piggybacking on state/county and correctional-industry contracts.
How does Town of Owego approve procurement contracts and awards?
Per Chapter 22, department heads maintain procurement logs while the Town Board is the formal approval body; exemptions from competitive bidding require a Town Board resolution, the Town Attorney may resolve exemption questions, and the Board reviews the procurement policy annually.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Owego?
Chapter 22 "Procurement Policy" of the Town Code (ecode360.com/12690909) is the authoritative source; it sets informal procedures for purchases under $5,000, requires documented quotes at higher thresholds, authorizes Town Board exemptions, defines award criteria, and mandates annual review.
