Orleans County is seeking proposals to create a local solid waste management plan. The solicitation was published on July 28, 2026, and remains open through December 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. No grant-program designation or primary solicitation document was identified in the available posting information.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170430
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,082.3
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
39,825
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Skip—no evidence of use and a formal resolution is required.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Orleans County, NY:No practical path. Public records show no sole source awards and a formal Legislature resolution is required. Skip sole source and move directly to cooperative contracts.
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Orleans County has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., a recent OMNIA Partners purchase; Soil & Water Conservation District participates in Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Orleans County
Orleans County Legislature Public Hearing
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The public hearing concerned Local Law No. D-Intro of 2026, which proposes amendments to an existing law regarding the hotel and motel room occupancy tax in the county. The Director of Tourism explained that bed tax revenues are essential for leveraging state tourism grants, which effectively double the funds available for county tourism advertising.
Orleans County Legislature Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meetings covered multiple departmental updates and agenda items. The Office for the Aging reviewed its annual plan and budget adjustments, including contract amendments and grant paperwork. The Job Development committee discussed the GLOW-WIOA program year, business recruitment services, regional workforce development initiatives, and employment tracking requirements. The Department of Social Services covered finance updates, staffing refills for a Social Welfare Examiner and Sr. Account Clerk, contract renewals, and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Veterans committee discussed a golf outing, monthly breakfasts, and van service operations including volunteer hours and vehicle status.
Mental Health Committee Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Orleans County.
The committee reviewed department finances, operations, and logistics, including updates on LGU agencies (OASAS, OPWDD, OMH). Key actions included the approval of State Aid Funding for 2026 and the use of federal reserves for a vehicle purchase. The committee also approved contracts and agreements, supported a request to fill a full-time clinic therapist position, and reviewed compliance officer roles. Additionally, the committee initiated the preliminary review and sign-off process for the 2027 department budget.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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