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New York Small Business Development Centers provide no-cost, confidential 1-on-1 business advisement, training, and research to small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York. Our advisors unlock opportunities through personalized solutions and expert guidance within a powerful state and nationwide network.
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Counties Served – Nassau, Suffolk
303 Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
Welcome to the Nassau County Vendor Portal. The Vendor Portal is Nassau County’s home page for organizations doing business with the County. The links below offer information to prospective and current vendors regarding the County’s
procurement processes and offerings, as well as access to secure online vendor services including registering as a Nassau County vendor, viewing and participating in open solicitations, and submitting disclosure forms and other required documents.
Create or maintain vendor and principal accounts, submit vendor disclosures and documents, and submit vendor claims.
Chief Procurement and Compliance Officer
View the County’s procurement policy, related presentations, and a glossary of procurement terms.
Department of Shared Services Office of Purchasing and Solicitation Bid Boards
View open solicitations and select commodity codes to receive email notifications of new solicitations.
View links to the Office of Minority Affairs, Veterans Service Agency, and related departments of interest to the vendor community.
View Nassau County blanket purchase contracts.
Department of
General Services
Purchasing Division
(516) 624-6100
purchasing@oysterbay-ny.gov
BIDS
The procurement of services,
supplies and equipment required for the operation of Town departments is
provided through the publication of bid proposals prepared by the Purchasing
Division.
BECOMING A BID
VENDOR
If you would like
your company added to the Town of Oyster Bay vendor database, please email our
General Services Department, Purchasing Division, purchasing@oysterbay-ny.gov which
handles bids. Please include company name, contact, address, phone number, and
type of work you would be interested in receiving bids for. You will receive an
e-mail when bids of interest to your company become available. You can also
view a list of all available bids on this website.
BID OPENINGS
Bid openings take
place at 11:00 am on the dates indicated below in the Town Board Room at Town
Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY, 11771.) Bids openings can also be
viewed via LIVESTREAM on
the date/time indicated.
Business
View active/open bids.
Sign up to receive a text message or email when new bids are added!
Find more information about bid opportunities and supplier information.
Purchasing Division
Access bids and request for proposals for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
This page displays a listing of current active contracts sorted by commodity issued by the Town of Hempstead Department of Purchasing.
Procurement & Request for Proposal Guidelines (PDF)
View the Town of Hempstead procurement guidelines.
The current 5% vendor preference given to local (Nassau County) vendors is expanded to 7.5% for local veteran-owned small business owners.
Supplier Portal Information & Instructions
The Town of Hempstead is changing how the Town does business through a new Enterprise Resource Process, called Oracle Cloud.
Complete and submit the Vendor Form for the Town of Hempstead.
Search a listing of businesses and organizations that operate in the area.
View contracts and their vendors for the Town of Hempstead.
Learn more about vaping restrictions in the Town of Hempstead.
Notice to retail sellers of all vapes and vape-related materials:
Area of the sign shall be standard 8½ inch by 11-inch letter paper, displayed in portrait style.
Appearance of the sign shall be as shown below, with coloring, spacing, underlining, size of type, and wording of language, as shown.
Review the specific local law requirements, ensure full compliance with all provisions, and avoid prosecution.
The deadline for conformity with the law by the placement of the proper sign at all required areas is October 15, 2018.
Any questions, please call Charles S. Kovit, Chief Deputy Town Attorney, at 516-812-3209.
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Discover how the Town of North Hempstead supports local
businesses, promotes tourism, and fosters economic growth through initiatives,
services, and partnerships.
Business Recovery Initiatives And Permits
Programs and permitting
assistance to support businesses and economic recovery in North Hempstead.
Business & Tourism Development
Encouraging economic vitality and tourism through strategic
development and support services.
Connect with the local Chamber to access networking, events,
and business advocacy.
A long-term vision for cultural enrichment and creative
sector development in the Town.
Guidelines and permit information for commercial filming
within the Town.
Bids and RFP’s
Sign up to receive notifications when new bids and RFPs are posted!
Signing up is easy, simply click here to access our E-Notify Center and enter your email address to register. Once
registered, scroll down, select Purchasing Bids and RFP
Notifications and choose your notification method (Email or Text).
Working Together to Revitalize Communities
Eligible businesses can receive incentives to occupy or renovate vacant commercial spaces and breathe new life into struggling business districts.
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Main Street Revitalization Program application. Please submit completed application to
PSEG-LI-economicdevelopment@psegli.com.
Main Street Revitalization Program
The Main Street Revitalization Program is designed to encourage economic vitality and growth of a business district. This program offers financial incentive awards for customers undertaking renovation or expansion projects to startup or grow their business.
Eligible projects may include:
- Interior renovations
- Façade improvements
- Streetscape improvements
- Other investments that would enhance the economic viability/vibrancy of the business district
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Program Guidelines
The following guidelines will be used to administer and manage the program:
- Applicant must be the business owner who will be the final electric account holder.
- Building landlord and new development buildings do not qualify.
- Business may only apply once per site.
- Qualified work includes substantial construction projects. Cosmetic work is not eligible.
- Detailed itemized cost breakdown must be included with application including all material and labor costs.
- Applicants must provide documentation of all sources of project funding including personal/business account statements, loans documents and any other grants.
- Applicants need to apply for program prior to or at start of construction.
- PSEG Long Island will conduct pre-inspection and post-inspection of site associated with project, as well as request project status updates periodically.
- Applicant must be located in a business district within PSEG Long Island service territory.
- Applicant must be maintaining all existing electric accounts in good standing with no arrears.
- Applicant must secure required building permits and complete the project in accordance with all applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, and standard construction practices. Contractors must be properly registered, licensed, and insured.
- Applicant agrees to provide economic information to PSEG Long Island or its approved agent in order to verify the economic benefit of the award for a period of two (2) years after issuance of the final award payment.
- Applicant agrees to participate in PSEG Long Island marketing and promotional activities related to any award provided for a period of up to two (2) years after issuance of final award payment.
- PSEG Long Island to be included in ribbon-cutting/grand opening events and photos.
- Business and/or affiliated local Chamber of Commerce to tag @PSEGLI and utilize #PSEGLI and #BusinessFirst in social media in reference to assistance provided.
Business Attraction/Expansion Rate Discounts
For non-retail customers that significantly expand their Long Island operations or move their businesses to Long Island, and that meet or exceed increased electric load or job creation/retention guidelines.
Who is eligible?
- New, non-retail customers who achieve 145 KW. Discount applied to entire load.
- Existing, non-retail customers who increase their load by 100 KW or increase employment by 20% over minimum 50-employee base level. Discount is applied to incremental load.
Discount term of up to five (5) years on the energy-delivery portion of the bill for eligible load, with the greatest discount in the first year and then decreasing each year over a five year period down to standard rate.
Business Incubator Rate Discounts
For start-up business that graduated from a New York State-sponsored incubator program and are located outside the incubator facility. Business must have a 7 KW minimum load. The discount applied to entire load.
Discount on energy-delivery portion of the bill for eligible load Discount term of up to five (5) years on the energy-delivery portion of the bill for eligible load, with the greatest discount in the first year and then decreasing each year over a five year period down to standard rate.
Load-Shifting Option Discount
New program participants can permanently lower their electric rates by shifting their electric use away from our most critical load period—summer weekdays between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
New York State Excelsior Jobs Program
PSEG Long Island provides electric rate discounts to Excelsior-certified business customers, including firms in targeted industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, high-tech, clean-technology, green technology, financial services, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Who is eligible?
- A new customer that moves into the PSEG Long Island service territory with electric load of 7 KW or higher and is certified by New York State (NYS) Empire State Development in the NYS Excelsior Jobs Program, or
- An existing customer that increases its electric load to at least 7 KW by adding 25% or 50 KW (whichever is less) and is certified by NYS Empire State Development in the NYS Excelsior Jobs Program. Discount applied to incremental load.
Discount on eligible load includes:
- Zero demand charges
- Flat energy delivery charge
- Discount term is up to ten (10) years based on maintaining annual certification by Empire State Development.
Recharge New York
A New York Power Authority program that provides lower-cost hydro power to qualified businesses that retain and create jobs.
Click HERE for information on all of the above programs and to get started.
Vacant Space Revival
Eligible businesses can receive incentives to occupy or renovate commercial spaces and breathe new life into struggling business districts.
Vacant Space Revival Program
The Vacant Space Revival Program is designed to encourage occupancy of commercial space in a business district or in an area of existing commercial businesses that has been vacant for a period of one year or more. Vacant business space detracts from the economic vitality of a business district and results in under-utilization of existing electric infrastructure.
Qualifications:
- The Applicant may be the owner or prospective tenant of the eligible site.
- Applicant must apply within six (6) months of Certificate of Occupancy or Electric Service Application
- Incentives are applicable to the customer of record.
- Landlords may apply for pre-qualification.
- Applicant must also complete an Application for Service to begin receiving electric service at the building.
- Applicant’s electric accounts must be in good standing.
Click HERE for more information on this program and to get started.
Businesses: Electric Rate Discounts for Growing Companies – LEARN MORE
Click HERE to apply for Grant Program
Neighborhood Investment Program – Grants for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, arts and cultural institutions, and recreational centers aimed at community revitalization through energy, education, and economic development. Learn more
Small Business Technical Assistance – Funding for regional and local economic development partners to provide direct outreach and technical guidance to small businesses. Learn More
The National Grid Downstate Economic Development Grant Program provides funding to support economic growth and revitalization across downstate New York, including Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The program helps advance projects that strengthen commercial corridors, support business expansion, encourage redevelopment, and create jobs. Click HERE for the link to National Grid Downstate Economic Development Grant Program.