Albany County Purchasing Division - Albany, NY

Albany County Department of General Services - Purchasing Division

Government Procurement and Vendor Relations

The Albany County Purchasing Division, a unit within the Department of General Services, is located in the Albany County Office Building at 112 State Street. This office is the central procurement authority for the county, responsible for acquiring all supplies, materials, equipment, and services required by county departments. Its mission is to ensure the prudent use of taxpayer money through competitive bidding and strict adherence to New York State General Municipal Law.

• Bids and RFPs: The division manages the formal sealed bid process and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for major contracts. Vendors interested in doing business with the county must monitor these solicitations and submit responses to this office.
• Vendor Management: The Purchasing Agent maintains a bidder's list and oversees compliance with county policies, including minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation goals.
• Surplus Disposition: The office is also responsible for the disposal of obsolete or surplus county property, often conducting auctions that are open to the general public.

Office Access

Vendors and the public can visit the Purchasing Division on the 10th Floor (Room 1000) of 112 State Street. Visitors must check in at the security desk in the lobby. While bid documents can often be downloaded online via the Empire State Purchasing Group system, hard copies and official submissions are handled at this physical location.