Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro said this week the county has launched “Local Business Registry,” an online registration system for Dutchess County-based businesses interested in doing business with the county government.
In a release, Molinaro said Dutchess County will use the registry to procure local goods and services when possible under county, state and federal guidelines.
“Our goal has been to purchase more goods and services from local businesses to support our local economy while still ensuring we are getting the maximum quality at the lowest possible cost for our taxpayers,” Molinaro said. “This new Local Business Registry will be a portal for those local businesses who wish to sell goods or services to provide information about what they have to offer.”
Dutchess County Government will use the registry for purchasing decisions that do not require formal bids (purchases under $5,000) or when requesting quotes for purchases between $5,000 and $19,909. Purchases of $20,000 and above are subject to a formal bidding process, which vendors can use the Empire State Municipal Purchasing Group “BidNet” bid notification system.
According to the county, any business located within Dutchess County’s borders with at least one full-time employee is eligible to register. Those that register can list their products and services as well as contact information.
Local businesses can find more information about the registry and sign up at:
http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/CentralServices/local_business_registry.htm
