Village of Colonie bids, RFPs and contracts
Albany, New YorkPop. 7,679 · colonievillage.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 25
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 329
- 241 vendors
- Decision makers
- 18
The 30-second brief
25 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Village of Colonie's meetings, most in capital projects and equipment. The latest, from Oct 19: At its October 19, 2026 meeting, the board approved a temporary construction and grading easement with MAG RE Holdings - Albany LLC. The easement covers about 684 square feet and supports a 10-foot-wide private road connection between 350 New Karner Road and 1892 Central Avenue to move dealership vehicles. The agreement ends when the road and gate are complete or on December 31, 2026, whichever comes first. This signals near-term construction activity tied to the Volvo Auto Dealership and Colonie Plaza site.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Equipment.
Latest awards: Mag Re Holdings – Albany LLC for village Considers Easement Agreement With MAG RE Holdings (Oct 2026) and Rowley, David for assessment Settlement Negotiated by David Rowley Approved (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Village of Colonie's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Village of Colonie buys from, taken from council records. 329 contracts with 241 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Village of Colonie.
Questions about Village of Colonie
How do I become an approved vendor for Village of Colonie?
Village of Colonie currently works with 241 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LEGAL, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 18 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 Village of Colonie?
Small purchases under NY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Village of Colonie include Village of Colonie — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Village of Colonie — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Village of Colonie — 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 Village of Colonie publish RFPs?
Village of Colonie publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NY's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Village of Colonie?
At Village of Colonie, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Village Board of Trustees, Police, Senior Services, and Human 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 18 decision-makers at Village of Colonie.
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What does Village of Colonie spend the most on?
Based on 600 tracked contracts, Village of Colonie spends most on Capital Projects (359), Public Works (93), Equipment (60), Public Safety (44), and Transportation (44). Contract types include OTHER, LEGAL, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Village of Colonie's current vendors?
Village of Colonie currently works with vendors including MAG RE HOLDINGS – ALBANY LLC, ROWLEY, DAVID, NATIONAL GRID, LEMERY GREISLER LLC, MENDEZ, JAVIER J, MENDEZ, JAVIER J ESQ, COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ANJO CONSTRUCTION, NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN, and ALBANY COUNTY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LEGAL, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Village of Colonie working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Village of Colonie is actively discussing: Village of Colonie — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Village of Colonie — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Village of Colonie — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Public Hearing: Colonie Sewer Repair Funding - Jan 5, 2026, 6:30 PM, and Colonie Board Approves Sewer Funds & Election Inspectors (Jan 5, 2026). 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.