September 1, 2026 | Mayoral Public Hearing

The City of Albany held a public hearing on September 1, 2026, during which several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The Board of Contract and Supply authorized the advertisement for bids for the Clinton Bush Square cooling tower testing and inspection maintenance contract, requiring a 5% bid deposit. Multiple bids were opened for the Hackett Boulevard stormwater improvement project, with the lowest qualified bidder to be awarded the contract. The Board also awarded contracts for landfill gas blower skid parts to Troy Belting and Supply Company and snow management services to a qualified bidder. Additionally, change orders were approved for various Department of Recreation contracts, including electrical, mechanical, and general construction contracts for community centers, with contract amounts adjusted accordingly. A vendor name change was approved for a landfill leachate and sewer line cleaning contract without altering contract terms or value. Motions to accept these actions were passed during the meeting.