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Schenectady County Community College bids, RFPs and contracts

Schenectady, New York
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 19, 2026
8 days ago
Pre-RFPs
19
2 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
73
Contracts
102
83 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

19 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Schenectady County Community College's meetings, most in administration & finance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 19: The board will vote on a contract award for Security Services at its October 19, 2026 meeting. The agenda does not name a vendor, so the award is still open pending the vote. This points to a live campus security buying decision and possible follow-on staffing or implementation needs. Next decision point is the October 19, 2026 board meeting.

Where the money goes

Grants leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Administration & Finance.

How they buy

Latest awards: Chairpersons, Administrators & Directors Association (Cada) for college Plans Agreement With CADA Association (Oct 2026) and SUNYRA for registrar Listed for SUNYRA Conference Travel (Sep 2026).

19 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 19

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Schenectady County Community College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Schenectady County Community College has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Schenectady County Community College buys from, taken from council records. 102 contracts with 83 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Schenectady County Community College.

Questions about Schenectady County Community College

How do I become an approved vendor for Schenectady County Community College?

Schenectady County Community College currently works with 83 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 22 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 Schenectady County Community College?

Small purchases under NY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Schenectady County Community College include Schenectady County Community College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Schenectady County Community College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Schenectady County Community College — 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 Schenectady County Community College publish RFPs?

Schenectady County Community College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 73 solicitations from Schenectady County Community College. The most active RFP sectors are Grants, Capital Projects, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Schenectady County Community College?

At Schenectady County Community College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Disability Resource Office, Curriculum & Instruction, and Suny Schenectady County Community College. 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 22 decision-makers at Schenectady County Community College.

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What does Schenectady County Community College spend the most on?

Based on 316 tracked contracts, Schenectady County Community College spends most on Grants (90), Capital Projects (78), Administration & Finance (70), Education & Training (46), and Information Technology (32). Contract types include OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Schenectady County Community College's current vendors?

Schenectady County Community College currently works with vendors including CHAIRPERSONS, ADMINISTRATORS & DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (CADA), SUNYRA, NYSSCA, KEY BANK N.A., SUNY ADMINISTRATION, LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK LLP, and MICROSOFT COPILOT. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Schenectady County Community College working on?

Based on 12 tracked meetings, Schenectady County Community College is actively discussing: Schenectady County Community College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Schenectady County Community College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Schenectady County Community College — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), SUNY Schenectady Trustees Meeting: Approvals, Reports, and Key Updates, and SUNY Schenectady Board Meeting: Contracts, Programs, Policy Updates. 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 Schenectady County Community College have?

Schenectady County Community College currently has 73 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Grants (90), Capital Projects (78), and Administration & Finance (70). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NY's state portal, and other sources.

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