Board of Contract & Supply 

Meetings

• 1:30 pm
• Twice a month, on Tuesdays, unless Monday falls on a national holiday then the board will meet on Friday.
• These meetings will be held remotely unless otherwise indicated.  Anyone wishing to view the meetings can visit the City of Albany's Public meeting channel on the day of the meeting to watch the proceedings.

2025 Meeting Dates

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Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

• Kathy M. Sheehan, Mayor, City of Albany
• Robert Magee, Esq., Corporation Counsel, City of Albany
• William Lecuyer, Engineer, City of Albany
• Frank Zeoli, Deputy Commissioner, City of Albany Department of General Services
• Darius Shahinfar, Treasurer, City of Albany
• Gideon Grande, Budget Director

Overview

The Board of Contract and Supply administers the formal bidding and processing of contracts for all purchases in excess of $20,000 and all public works in excess of $35,000. It meets twice monthly to approve advertising, bid specifications and notifications, and to open and award bids. In addition, the Board has the responsibility for holding public auctions for all City-owned real property.

As set forth in the City of Albany Code, the Board consists of the:

• City Engineer
• Commissioner of General Services
• Corporation Counsel
• Mayor
• Treasurer

Law

City of Albany General Code Chapter 42 Part 10 Article XX Sections 42-147 to 42-164.

View the COVID-19 Contractor Guidelines (PDF).

       NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

  The City of Albany, NY Board of Contract and Supply will open sealed bids at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 or Friday, February 20, 2026 for materials, goods, and/or services.  Please note the openings will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 or Friday, February 20, 2026.

a.    Maintenance Contract for Plumbing Work for VCOB (2/3/26)

b.    Landfill Leachate & Sewer Line Cleaning (2/20/26)

c.    Concrete and Associated Materials Purchase (2/20/26)

d.    Biodegradable Yard Waste Bags Bid (2/20/26)

Specifications and bid requirements are available in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 202 – City Hall, Albany, NY  12207. Please visit BidNet (www.bidnet.com) or the Board of Contract and Supply’s webpage https://www.albanyny.gov/Bids.aspx?CatID=18 to access projects.  A $5.00 check for handling charges is required when obtaining each specification by mail. Bids must be received no later than 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 or Friday, February 20, 2026. for materials, goods, and/or services, depending on the project’s submission date. For more information, call (518) 434-5090. Minority and Women Businesses are encouraged to respond. 

Shaniqua Jackson

Secretary, Board of Contract and Supply

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