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Rensselaer County, New York: bids, projects and agencies

Rensselaer County
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 16, 2026
Rensselaer County
Agencies
138
School, Special District, City
Pre-RFPs
5
2 in the last 30 days
2 new pre-RFPs in 30 daysOct 16

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What's happening

Most activity in Rensselaer County is in Information Technology, Capital Projects and Equipment.

Who's buying

Rensselaer County, Town of Brunswick and East Greenbush Central School District account for 60% of pre-RFPs.

Where it's heading

Of the projects listed, 2 are contract awards and 1 is a contract change or renewal.

Latest pre-RFPs in Rensselaer County

Agencies in Rensselaer County, New York

138 agencies tracked

Rensselaer CountyCounty · Pop. 160,510 · 1 pre-RFPTown of BrunswickCity · Pop. 12,626 · 1 pre-RFPTown of PoestenkillCity · Pop. 4,346 · 1 pre-RFPEast Greenbush Central School District1 pre-RFPBerlin Central School District1 pre-RFPTroy Housing Authority Department of Public Safety | State of New YorkState · Pop. 20,002,427New York State Office of Children and Family Services | State of New YorkState · Pop. 20,002,427New York State Council on Children and Families Services | State of New YorkState · Pop. 20,002,427New York State Children and Family Services and Division of Youth Development | State of New YorkState · Pop. 20,002,427New York State Children and Family Services Advisory Board | State of New YorkState · Pop. 20,002,427Hudson Valley Community College Public Safety Department | State of New YorkState · Pop. 20,002,427Rensselaer County Sheriff's OfficeCounty Department · Pop. 160,510Troy Fire DepartmentFire District · Pop. 50,912Troy City Police DepartmentCity Department · Pop. 50,912Troy City School DistrictSchool · 3,679 studentsLansingburgh Central School DistrictSchool · 2,109 studentsTown of East GreenbushCity · Pop. 16,561Town of North GreenbushCity · Pop. 13,523North Greenbush Town Police DepartmentCity Department · Pop. 13,523Town of SchodackCity · Pop. 12,892Schodack Town Police DepartmentCity Department · Pop. 12,892Rensselaer City Police DepartmentCity Department · Pop. 9,421Rensselaer City School DistrictSchool · 1,005 studentsTown of Sand LakeCity · Pop. 8,349
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Hoosick Falls Central School DistrictSchool · 1,058 studentsTown of SchaghticokeCity · Pop. 7,297Town of HoosickCity · Pop. 6,678Hoosic Valley Central School DistrictSchool · 842 studentsSchodack Central School DistrictSchool · 871 studentsTown of PittstownCity · Pop. 5,472Town of NassauCity · Pop. 4,489Wynantskill Union Free School DistrictSchool · 313 studentsVillage of Hoosick FallsCity · Pop. 3,171Hoosick Falls Village Police DepartmentCity Department · Pop. 3,171Town of StephentownCity · Pop. 2,782Town of GraftonCity · Pop. 2,098North Greenbush Common School District (williams)School · 31 studentsTown of BerlinCity · Pop. 1,695Village of Castleton-on-hudsonCity · Pop. 1,463Town of PetersburghCity · Pop. 1,369TROY HIGH SCHOOLSchool · 1,193 studentsVillage of NassauCity · Pop. 1,077HOWARD L GOFF SCHOOLSchool · 948 studentsKipp Troy Preparatory Charter SchoolSchool · 762 studentsKipp Troy Preparatory Charter SchoolSchool · 742 studentsTROY MIDDLE SCHOOLSchool · 733 studentsLANSINGBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSchool · 625 studentsTAMARAC MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOLSchool · 576 studentsVillage of SchaghticokeCity · Pop. 547TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSchool · 542 studentsVillage of East NassauCity · Pop. 512RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCESSchool · 506 studentsTAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSchool · 505 studentsVAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSchool · 487 studentsKNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOLSchool · 474 studentsRED MILL SCHOOLSchool · 473 studentsRENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSchool · 462 studentsPS 14School · 460 studentsVillage of Valley FallsCity · Pop. 449RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSchool · 419 studentsMAPLE HILL JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSchool · 399 studentsMILLER HILL SCHOOLSchool · 377 studentsNew York State Office of Children and Family Services (ocfs)School · 363 studentsWEST SAND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSchool · 354 studentsPOESTENKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSchool · 334 studentsPS 18School · 313 studentsPS 2School · 249 studentsPS 16School · 249 studentsNORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOLSchool · 35 studentsWest Sand Lake Fire District 1Special DistrictTroy Public LibrarySpecial DistrictTroy Housing AuthorityLocal Housing AuthorityStephentown Fire District 1Fire DistrictSpeigletown District Volunteer Fire CompanyFire DistrictSouth Schodack Fire DistrictFire DistrictSchodack Valley Fire DistrictSpecial DistrictSchodack Landing Fire District 1Special DistrictSchodack Consolidated Water District 101Utility DistrictSchodack Center Fire DistrictSpecial DistrictSand Lake Fire District 3Special DistrictSamaritan Hospital School of NursingHigher EdRussell Sage CollegeHigher EdRensselaer-columbia-greene BocesSpecial DistrictRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteHigher EdRensselaer Housing AuthorityLocal Housing AuthorityRensselaer County TransportationSpecial DistrictRaymertown Fire DistrictFire DistrictPoestenkill Wd#1Utility DistrictPleasantdale Fire District 5Special DistrictPetersburgh Water DistrictUtility DistrictPetersburgh Fire District 1Special DistrictNorth Greenbush Library DistrictLibrary DistrictNorth Greenbush Fire District 1Special DistrictNorth Greenbush Consolidated DistrictSpecial DistrictNassau Joint Fire District No. 1Special DistrictJohnsonville Fire DistrictFire DistrictHudson-mohawk Urban Cultural Park CommissionSpecial DistrictHoosick Housing AuthorityLocal Housing AuthorityHoosick Fire DistrictFire DistrictHoosick Falls Fire DistrictSpecial DistrictHoags Corner Fire DistrictSpecial DistrictHemstreet Park Fire District 4Special District

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Questions about Rensselaer County

How do I find government contracts in Rensselaer County, New York?

There are 5 tracked government projects across 138 agencies in Rensselaer County, New York. The most active procurement sectors are Capital Projects (13,461), Education & Training (2,792), Public Works (2,787), Information Technology (2,299), and Grants (2,270). In the last 90 days alone, 33 agencies posted 1,564 new projects. Browse active RFPs, pre-RFPs from board meetings, vendor contracts, and decision-maker contacts — all in one place.

What types of agencies issue RFPs in Rensselaer County?

Rensselaer County has 138 government agencies spanning 12 types: School, Special District, City, Fire District, Utility District, City Department, State, Higher Ed, Local Housing Authority, Library District, County, and County Department. Each agency issues its own RFPs and manages its own vendor relationships. The most active agencies by project volume are East Greenbush Central School District (School, 3,535 projects), Town of Brunswick (City, 3,512 projects), City of Troy (City, 3,486 projects).

How do I bid on Rensselaer County government projects?

To bid on government projects in Rensselaer County, New York, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in NY publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, Rensselaer County has 5,063 pre-RFPs — projects that haven't been formally bid yet. The key advantage is getting in early — pre-RFPs from board meetings can surface 6–18 months before RFPs go live, giving you time to build relationships while projects are still being scoped.

What sectors are most active in Rensselaer County?

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Rensselaer County are Capital Projects (13,461), Education & Training (2,792), Public Works (2,787), Information Technology (2,299), and Grants (2,270). Across all sectors, Rensselaer County has 15,117 contract awards and 2,508 active opportunities on record. Detailed breakdowns by sector, agency, and contract value help you target the highest-value opportunities and understand competitive dynamics.

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Who are the key decision-makers in Rensselaer County?

Procurement decisions in Rensselaer County are made by individual agency leaders — school superintendents, district managers, city managers, and university procurement directors, and department heads. Each of the 138 agencies has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Rensselaer County agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

Which agencies are most active in Rensselaer County?

The most active government buyers in Rensselaer County by procurement volume are: East Greenbush Central School District (School) — 3,535 tracked projects; Town of Brunswick (City) — 3,512 tracked projects; City of Troy (City) — 3,486 tracked projects; Averill Park Central School District (School) — 2,905 tracked projects; Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) (School) — 2,631 tracked projects. These agencies represent the highest concentration of contract awards, RFPs, and pre-RFPs in the county. Every project from each of these agencies — including board meeting discussions, budget approvals, and vendor selections — is tracked, so you can engage early and build relationships before competitors.

What is Rensselaer County's procurement pipeline?

Rensselaer County's current procurement pipeline includes: 5,063 pre-RFPs (early-stage projects from board meetings); 2,508 active opportunities open for bidding; 4,185 projects in budget planning; 5,705 grant-funded initiatives; 15,117 contract awards (competitive intelligence). Pre-RFPs are especially valuable — they surface 6–18 months before formal solicitations, giving you time to position with agency decision-makers. Board meetings, budget hearings, and planning sessions across all 138 agencies in Rensselaer County are monitored to catch these pre-RFPs as they emerge.

How active is procurement in Rensselaer County right now?

Rensselaer County is actively procuring — 33 of the county's 138 agencies have posted 1,564 new projects in the last 90 days. The most active sectors recently are Capital Projects (13,461), Education & Training (2,792), and Public Works (2,787). This level of activity means new opportunities surface regularly. Real-time alerts ensure you never miss a window — whether it's a pre-RFP discussion at a school board meeting or a formal solicitation from the county government.

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