The key to Ostroff Associates’ procurement services practice comes from Marc Hiller's and Ruth Walters’ deep substantive knowledge of the New York state procurement laws, policies, and processes. Our team has a collective 60+ years of experience conducting and overseeing procurements for various state entities including:
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Office of General Services (OGS)
Division of the Budget (DOB)
Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)
How We Support Clients
Our government procurement consulting experts support clients across state and local agencies by providing tailored guidance rooted in a deep understanding of public-sector requirements from their decades of experience.
Our team strengthens clients’ procurement capabilities by providing tailored trainings, playbooks, and practical tools on New York’s procurement process so our clients' teams can confidently pursue, manage, and grow government contract opportunities.
Our experts advise clients on procurement-related legislation, regulations, and policies such as ITS technology policies, and the impact they may have on a client’s contracts or potential contract offerings.
We facilitate relationships and arrange meetings with the government entities to discuss client specific contract offerings as well as global procurement issues.
Contact us to learn more on how Ostroff Associates' procurement team can help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m interested in exploring state contracts, where can view bid opportunities?
The State Comptroller’s website, Open Book, also lists most existing contracts and the organizations that hold them. Open Book can be accessed here - https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-york
What are the key state agencies involved in the procurement process in New York?
There are four main state agencies involved in procurement in New York; the Office of General Services (OGS), the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
OGS establishes centralized contracts for state agencies, ITS is responsible for purchasing technology products for state agencies, OAG reviews and approves the legal terms in the contracts, and OSC reviews and approves most state agency contracts.
What laws govern the state procurement process?
Section §163 of the State Finance Law, Purchasing Services & Commodities, is the primary statute that governs the state procurement process. It sets the purchasing hierarchy, prescribes competitive methods (IFB/RFP), and requires awards on “lowest price” or “best value” to responsive, responsible offerers.
The law is set to expire on June 30, 2026 but the Ostroff Associates team is actively monitoring all developments to determine their impact on the procurement process.
Is there a benefit to being certified as an MWBE or SDVOB?
Yes. State agencies generally must establish utilization goals for MWBEs and SDVOBs on all State contracts in excess of $25,000 for labor, services, equipment, materials, or any combination; or in excess of $100,000 for real property renovations and construction.
How do I get certified as either an MWBE or an SDVOB?
Certification information can be found at the following websites: