The City of Rochester purchases goods and services and public works projects through contracts or purchase orders that are authorized by the Purchasing Agent. Purchases of goods and services that exceed $20,000 per year, or public works projects that exceed $35,000, must be publicly bid.
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Prevailing Wage requirements under New York State Labor Law Articles 8 and 9 apply to work performed on public property under City of Rochester's jurisdiction.
The Bureau of Purchasing is now open to the public Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bid specifications can be picked up, and bids can be dropped off directly at the Purchasing, Room 105-A. Bid openings will still be held via Zoom video conference until further notice.
Most positions in Government Civil Service agencies are filled through competitive exams. Exams are advertised in three formats to help potential applicants decide which one they should apply for; open to employees only, open to all qualified individuals, and continuous recruitment Exams are exams.
The City of Rochester began using new computer systems for purchasing and accounts payable. These new systems will bring efficiencies which will benefit both vendors and the City. However, vendors need to be aware of the following changes to avoid disruption and delays in payment.
The City of Rochester hosted our first Upstate New York MWBE Conference in March! This three-day event brought together MWBE businesses from four Upstate New York regions: Finger Lakes, Western NY, Central NY, and Southern Tier.
The municipal code contains a large number of sections that are administered and enforced by various City departments. The following list identifies some of the major code sections and the departments that regularly oversee them.
The Under Construction Workforce Development Program is where second chances and new beginnings take shape. Our program is designed to empower individuals aged 18 and older, regardless of their past experiences or educational background, by connecting them to training programs and careers in the construction and...
Vendor Information for Financial Transactions In order to be paid or have any other financial transaction with the City, such as receiving a Purchase Order or Contract, each vendor must have a vendor number. In order for the City to assign a vendor number, we must have on file an updated and correct W-9 Form.
Refuse and Recycling to Remain on Schedule
The City of Rochester utilizes MWBEs on all city-funded public works projects. Public works fall under two categories: street construction and general/building construction.
The City sells used and obsolete equipment and items by auction. Auction dates and results from previous sales are available on the following sites: Reynolds Auction Company at www.reynoldsauction.com Roy, and Rowe Reality, Auctions and Appraisals at www.digginfordeals.com.
Incentive Program The City of Rochester will provide an incentive program for hiring City residents residing in certain City zip codes for public works contracts for which the final contract price is for an amount of $50,000 or more.
Request for Proposals. The Rochester Joint Schools Construction Board (RJSCB) is seeking proposals from qualified professionals for the projects listed below, as part of the Rochester Schools Modernization Program (RSMP).
More information about each current bid, including specifications, bid documents, any issued addenda, and vendor self-registration can be found on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com/city-of-rochester. BidNet now includes the Contract Proposal Book, Proposal, and plans for public works projects as well as City...