Cayuga County bids, RFPs and contracts
Auburn, New YorkPop. 74,365 · cayugacounty.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 9 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 433
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 3,084
- 1,138 vendors
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433 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cayuga County's meetings, most in information technology and grants. The latest, from Oct 29: Sheriff's Department Sourcing Mobile Radios.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: James Mcguinness & Associates Inc for cayuga County Plans Preschool Education Software Contract ($28,000 per year; $56,000 total over the two-year term, Oct 2026) and New York State Department of Health for county Plans Five-Year Early Intervention Grant Contract ($56,035 annually; $280,175 total over five years, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cayuga County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cayuga County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cayuga County buys from, taken from council records. 3,084 contracts with 1,138 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cayuga County.
Questions about Cayuga County
How do I become an approved vendor for Cayuga County?
Cayuga County currently works with 1,138 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 201 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Cayuga County?
Small purchases under NY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cayuga County include Cayuga County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cayuga County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Cayuga County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Cayuga County publish RFPs?
Cayuga County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Cayuga County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cayuga County?
At Cayuga County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer's Office, Buildings & Grounds, Planning & Economic Development, Cayuga County Clerk, and Cayuga County Community Services Board. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 201 decision-makers at Cayuga County.
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What does Cayuga County spend the most on?
Based on 5,119 tracked contracts, Cayuga County spends most on Capital Projects (2,403), Grants (931), Public Works (715), Environmental Services (607), and Recreation & Community Services (463). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cayuga County's current vendors?
Cayuga County currently works with vendors including JAMES MCGUINNESS & ASSOCIATES INC, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LIBERTY RESOURCES, VENESKY & COMPANY, FINGER LAKES SPCA OF CNY, TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, UNITY HOUSE, NYMIR, DOYLE SECURITIES, and VERIZON. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Cayuga County working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Cayuga County is actively discussing: Cayuga County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cayuga County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Cayuga County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Cayuga County Health & Human Services Committee Meeting Summary 12/3/2025, and Cayuga County Legislature Approves Budget, Contracts, & Key Appointments. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Cayuga County have?
Cayuga County currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,403), Grants (931), and Public Works (715). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NY's state portal, and other sources.