Putnam County bids, RFPs and contracts
Carmel, New YorkPop. 99,028 · putnamcountyny.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 252
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 1,584
- 932 vendors
The 30-second brief
252 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Putnam County's meetings, most in capital projects and public safety. The latest, from Oct 29: Municipal public works and infrastructure cooperation project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: O'connor Davies LLP (Oct 2026) and Putnam-northern Westchester Women's Resource Center for women's Resource Center to Reimburse Victim Facility Lease (Not to exceed $127,392.00 for the contract period, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Putnam County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Putnam County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Putnam County buys from, taken from council records. 1,584 contracts with 932 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Putnam County.
Questions about Putnam County
How do I become an approved vendor for Putnam County?
Putnam County currently works with 932 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 62 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 Putnam County?
Small purchases under NY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Putnam County include Putnam County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Putnam County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Putnam 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 Putnam County publish RFPs?
Putnam County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 265 solicitations from Putnam County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Putnam County?
At Putnam County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Putnam County Board of Elections, Putnam County Department of Health — Nursing Division, Putnam County Department of Health, Department of Public Works, and Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. 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 62 decision-makers at Putnam County.
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What does Putnam County spend the most on?
Based on 3,266 tracked contracts, Putnam County spends most on Capital Projects (1,376), Grants (915), Public Safety (422), Public Works (326), and Public Health (227). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Putnam County's current vendors?
Putnam County currently works with vendors including O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP, PUTNAM-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER, SOURCE PROPERTIES INC, PEOPLE USA, SECOND CHANCE FOODS, UNITED WAY, CAP, and CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Putnam County working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, Putnam County is actively discussing: Putnam County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Putnam County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Putnam County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Putnam County Audit & Administration Committee Meeting Summary: Dec 18, 2025, and Protective Services Committee: Radio Project, Budget Amendments Approved. 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 Putnam County have?
Putnam County currently has 265 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,376), Grants (915), and Public Safety (422). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NY's state portal, and other sources.