The official event record is a sell-side RFx procurement for sodium hypochlorite. It identifies the event as “Sodium Hypochlorite” and gives a closing time of October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This is a supply procurement, not a grant program.
Sole Source:Use only if truly proprietary or critical for continuity; if pushback, pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole source is permitted but used sparingly. Use this path only if your product is genuinely proprietary or essential for service continuity. Work with the target department and the Division of Purchase to prepare the required justification. Due to limited transparency and internal control weaknesses, be ready to pivot quickly to a cooperative purchase if you encounter resistance or delays.
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Onondaga County uses cooperative purchasing and piggybacking and has authorized these pathways. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Onondaga County
Ways and Means and Environmental Protection Committee Joint Budget Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved a joint budget review for the Office of Environment. Discussions focused on ongoing environmental protection initiatives, including the successful management of invasive water chestnuts and the protection of water quality in local lakes. The committee reviewed the status of the climate action plan, greenhouse gas inventory, and tree canopy assessment. Further topics included adjustments to grant expenditure lines due to sufficient existing revenues, explanations regarding interdepartmental revenue, and the importance of volunteer collaboration in stewardship efforts.
County Facilities Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed a request to reallocate $212,000 within the Onondaga County Public Library budget to address security and snow removal requirements. Additionally, the committee discussed a lease agreement with the city for a strip of land identified as 'terminal lands' to facilitate the expansion of waterfront trail connections and the installation of cultural exhibits commemorating the Erie Canal, with an estimated project cost of $500,000 for site improvements.
Onondaga County Legislature Legislative Session
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The legislative session included a ceremony honoring community leaders in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Public comments and legislative discussion focused on a proposal to establish a New American Advisory Council to represent the interests of immigrant and refugee populations. Additionally, the legislature addressed environmental concerns, emphasizing the need for increased monitoring of water and air quality, strategies to combat lead poisoning, and the development of an updated climate action plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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