BLDC 2026.06.25

The City of Binghamton held a meeting on June 25, 2026, where the Board of Local Development Corporation discussed several procurement-related resolutions primarily concerning the ongoing Bus House project. Key procurement approvals included awarding a contract to Natco for the electrical backbone scope, with a negotiated bid reduction from over $1 million to approximately $835,000, and a separate contract to Suretemp for mechanical piping at around $300,000. Additionally, a smaller procurement was approved for Roof Options to install mechanical equipment at a cost not to exceed $20,608. The board also reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the Binghamton Help for the Homeless Inc., with minor arithmetic adjustments noted but no changes to revenue or expenditures. The meeting concluded with introductions of new members and general discussions, with no further procurement actions taken.