Ulster County bids, RFPs and contracts
Kingston, New YorkPop. 183,330 · ulstercountyny.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 7, 2026
- 27 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 93
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 116
- 93 vendors
The 30-second brief
93 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ulster County's meetings, most in capital projects and legal & compliance. The latest, from Oct 7: The board agenda listed a town-wide zoning statute amendment to add provisions regulating battery energy storage systems (BESS). This is an open policy and code-writing item, not a procurement. It signals future legal, engineering, and implementation work if the county or towns move from text changes into permitting and enforcement.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: RUPCO for RUPCO Managing Affordable Rental Upgrade Program (Jul 2026) and CPL for county Hires CPL for Water and Sewer Study (Apr 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ulster County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ulster County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ulster County buys from, taken from council records. 116 contracts with 93 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ulster County.
Questions about Ulster County
How do I become an approved vendor for Ulster County?
Ulster County currently works with 93 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 75 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 Ulster County?
Small purchases under NY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ulster County include Ulster County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ulster County Law Enforcement Committee Meeting: Public Safety Initiatives, and Ulster County Awards Contract for Crack Sealing to Gorman Bros. (RFB-UC21-048), 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 Ulster County publish RFPs?
Ulster County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 270 solicitations from Ulster County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Ulster County?
At Ulster County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 75 decision-makers at Ulster County.
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What does Ulster County spend the most on?
Based on 1,740 tracked contracts, Ulster County spends most on Capital Projects (1,067), Grants (194), Environmental Services (176), Public Works (153), and Public Safety (150). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ulster County's current vendors?
Ulster County currently works with vendors including RUPCO, CPL, GREENMAN-PEDERSEN, GORMAN BROTHERS, VERIZON WIRELESS, GRANITE LLC, AUTORIDAD DE INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO ENERGETICO DEL ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK, CONSEJO REGIONAL DEL VALLE DEL HUDSON, and SERVICIOS LEGALES DEL VALLE DEL HUDSON. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Ulster County working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Ulster County is actively discussing: Ulster County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ulster County Law Enforcement Committee Meeting: Public Safety Initiatives, Ulster County Awards Contract for Crack Sealing to Gorman Bros. (RFB-UC21-048), Ways and Means Committee Reviews 2026 Budgets & New County Initiatives, and Ulster County Public Works & Capital Projects/Ways & Means Joint Meeting. 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 Ulster County have?
Ulster County currently has 270 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,067), Grants (194), and Environmental Services (176). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NY's state portal, and other sources.