The City of Mount Vernon is seeking a qualified insurance brokerage firm to serve as its broker of record and provide brokerage, consulting, and risk-management services. The work includes advising on the City’s insurance program, helping procure and market coverage, and providing claims and ongoing risk-management support. Proposals must be submitted electronically through OpenGov by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
186665
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,000
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
72,304
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:If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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The City uses cooperative purchasing and explicitly allows piggybacking under NY General Municipal Law §103(16); it has a confirmed history using Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners to bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Mount Vernon
City of Mount Vernon Planning Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Board conducted an election for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. Key business included the acknowledgment of the City Council as the lead agency for the environmental review of the 22 West First Street adaptive reuse project. The Board issued a negative SEQRA declaration and approved a subdivision resolution for 165 Summit Avenue. Additionally, an extension was granted for the site plan approval for an independent living facility at 55 Bradley Avenue. The Board also reviewed and deliberated on site plan modifications for warehouse operations at 701 South Fulton Avenue and examined plans for the construction of a new Boys & Girls Club clubhouse at 50 East First Street.
Planning Board Planning Board Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed several administrative and development items. Key discussions included approval of resolutions for extension requests and site plans for properties at 55 Bradley Avenue and 701 South Fulton Avenue. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed facility for the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon at 50 East First Street, covering architectural plans, site circulation, mechanical systems, facade transparency, and signage.
Mount Vernon Estimates and Contracts Board Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Mount Vernon.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Mount Vernon?
The City of Mount Vernon's Procurement and Purchasing Department manages purchasing, reporting to the Mayor and Comptroller; award approvals are reviewed by the Board of Estimate and Contract with policy oversight from the City Council.
Where does City of Mount Vernon post bids and RFPs?
The City of Mount Vernon posts bids and RFPs on its OpenGov eProcurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mountvernonny. Department-specific solicitations are linked from the City's Procurement page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Mount Vernon?
Vendors register on the City of Mount Vernon's OpenGov eProcurement system by creating an account at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup and subscribing to Mount Vernon opportunity notifications on the portal.
Date: Sep 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed multiple resolutions, including several change orders for the Edison Avenue Pumping Station Improvement Project, which involved extending contract completion dates and utilizing contract allocation funds. Additional agenda items included the reimbursement to the Water Supply Board for outdoor drinking fountains, the acceptance and allocation of a grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the Police Department’s Domestic Violence Initiative, and a second amendment to a service agreement with Mercy University regarding the Financial Empowerment Center. The meeting also covered a budget transfer for the fire department to finance uniforms and personal protective equipment, as well as a letter of understanding with the Mount Vernon City School District concerning the collection, reconciliation, and payment of uncollected school taxes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Mount Vernon meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does City of Mount Vernon procure?
Chapter 57 of the City of Mount Vernon code lists purchase contracts (commodities, supplies, equipment), public works (construction and labor), professional/technical services, routine services (grounds, vehicle, janitorial), surplus goods, and preferred-source purchases such as Corcraft and NYSPSP.
Does City of Mount Vernon use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. Chapter 57 authorizes piggybacking under New York GML § 103(16), and the City of Mount Vernon uses authorized federal, state, and local government contracts where permitted, referencing NYS OGS centralized awards as a procurement resource.
What procurement requirements does City of Mount Vernon publish for vendors?
Chapter 57 and each City of Mount Vernon solicitation set vendor requirements; the Code addresses requirements by contractor category (for example, insurance and bonding), so vendors must consult individual solicitation documents for specific forms, limits, and contract conditions.
How does City of Mount Vernon approve procurement contracts and awards?
Per Chapter 57, the City of Mount Vernon's Board of Estimate and Contract approves competitive-bid, best-value, and professional-service awards; the City Council approves best-value factors and final RFP recommendations. Department heads and purchasing agents prepare and submit documentation for those bodies.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Mount Vernon?
Vendors can find procurement policy in Mount Vernon City Code Chapter 57, which references New York GML §§ 103 and 104 and defines procurement methods and thresholds. Chapter 57 requires competitive bidding for purchase contracts over $20,000 and public works over $35,000, and written professional-service contracts above $5,000 annually.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Mount Vernon use?
Chapter 57 allows certified Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) to be considered as a quantitative factor in best-value determinations for the City of Mount Vernon. The City's Economic Development page also directs vendors to State and local MWBE resources such as Empire State Development's DMWBD and Westchester Catalyst.
