Vendor & Public Information
This page and included links are meant to assist the general public and businesses in understanding the function of government purchasing and to guide businesses in becoming a supplier.
Supplier Handbook
The Ulster County Supplier Handbook outlines purchasing policies, processes, and definitions of regularly used purchasing terms. The Handbook also explains how to be included on the County’s vendor list, have access to bids and quotes, and register on the Empire State Purchasing Group (ESPG) website.
Supplier Handbook(PDF, 144KB)
Register as a Vendor to Make Bids
To register as a vendor and have access to bid and quotes for Ulster County and numerous other New York State municipalities please visit www.empirestatebidsystem.com.
Surplus Auctions
Ulster County periodically auctions surplus vehicles, equipment, furniture, and supplies. Auctions are advertised in the County of Ulster's officially designated newspapers and can be found online at Auctions International.
Capital Projects Bid Deposits
For details on obtaining drawings and specifications for Capital Projects, refer to the published legal notice in the County's officially designated newspapers or contact Purchasing at 845-340-3400.
Checks for required capital bid deposits should be made payable to the Ulster County Commissioner of Finance.
Purchasing Documents
This handbook outlines purchasing policies, processes, and definitions of regularly used purchasing terms. The Handbook also explains how to be included on the County’s vendor list, have access to bids and quotes, and register on the Empire State Purchasing Group (ESPG) website.