The Town of Cary’s South Cary Water Reclamation Facility is seeking bids from qualified suppliers to furnish, deliver, and off-load a horizontal shafted screw conveyor for its Biosolids Dryer. Questions are due October 6, 2026. Final bids are due at 2:00 PM ET on October 14, 2026.
The Town of Cary Public Works Department seeks unit pricing for several stone aggregates, with estimated quantities totaling about 8,500 tons. Materials are to be supplied as needed under a six-month base contract, with up to five additional six-month extensions; the Town will collect the materials from the supplier, so delivery is not required. Electronic bids are due through the North Carolina e-Vendor Portal on October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and award is anticipated on October 30, 2026.
The Town of Cary is soliciting sealed bids for the materials, labor, and equipment needed to construct the W Johnson St & Nottingham Dr Sidewalk Project. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled at Cary Town Hall for October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Bids are due at Cary Town Hall by 1:30 PM ET on October 29, 2026.
Sole Source:Deprioritize; steer the buyer to cooperative paths.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Cary (NC) has no documented sole source awards; this path is low-probability. The Town emphasizes competitive bidding and cooperative contracts—redirect effort to coops. Practical note: ensure your company is registered in the NC Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) before engaging.
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The Town of Cary actively uses cooperative purchasing and leans on it for speed and compliance. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded onto the recommended path.
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Policy Confluence, Inc. at Town of Cary
Effective: Feb 2, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Subscription and Support Agreement (Order Form) between Policy Confluence, Inc. (Polco) and the Town of Cary, NC, effective February 2, 2024, for an initial term ending February 2, 2026. The agreement covers Polco's services, including the "Engage" software service and "Track Module," for a total initial fee of $37,000.00. The contract includes detailed Enterprise Terms and Conditions and Website Terms of Use, outlining service provisions, payment terms, intellectual property, data ownership, and renewal options.
Cityzen Solutions Inc at Town of Cary
Effective: Sep 5, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (PO# 278477) from the Town of Cary to Cityzen Solutions Inc (PUBLICINPUT) for an annual subscription renewal of PUBLICINPUT SAAS. The service period for this renewal is from September 5, 2023, to September 4, 2024, with a total cost of $7725.00.
Misner & Associates Public Relations, LLC at Town of Cary
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Agreement for Contracted Services is between the Town of Cary and Misner & Associates Public Relations, LLC, for marketing and public relations services for The Cary Theater. The contract term ends on June 30, 2025, with a renewal option. The fixed fee for Basic Services is $34,200.00, with provisions for additional services and reimbursable expenses to be compensated separately. The document details the scope of services, responsibilities of both parties, compensation terms, insurance requirements, and clauses for damages, amendments, and termination.
MISNER & ASSOCIATES PUBLIC REL at Town of Cary
Effective: May 6, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a confirming purchase order (PO #280783) issued by the Purchasing Division of Cary, NC, on May 13, 2024, to Misner & Associates Public Rel. It authorizes payment for Invoice #CAR.108.2, dated May 6, 2024, covering a Hootsuite yearly subscription, advertising, design, and production expenses, totaling $3185.00. The PO explicitly states it is for payment purposes only and not to duplicate the order.
Cityzen Solutions, Inc. dba PublicInput at Town of Cary
Effective: Sep 5, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Purchase Order 2024PO173 issued by the Town of Cary to CITYZEN SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA PUBLICINPUT for the annual renewal of PublicInput services, identified as Annual Service Agreement PA0048. The service period for this renewal is from September 5, 2024, to September 4, 2025, with a total ordered amount of $8,498.00 USD. The purchase order includes comprehensive terms and conditions applicable to the agreement, with specific sections for general provisions, construction services, and information technology services.
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Cary Council Work Session
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council work session focused on reviewing the upcoming meeting schedule, discussing updates to the citizen convenience center, and deliberating on council committee structures. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to establishing new rules of decorum through the proposed Policy 191 to ensure orderly public meetings, prevent disruptive behavior, and enhance safety for both staff and attendees, while preserving the public's right to participate.
Cary Council Work Session
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule, including dates for work sessions and regular meetings, and discussed the scheduling of joint meetings. The Finance Director conducted training on fund balance concepts, providing explanations of the five fund balance categories—non-spendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned—and their relation to the city's financial position, policies, and resilience. The council discussed practical differences between these categories and the formal actions required to manage them.
Cary Council Recommendations Committee Committee Meeting
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Cary?
The Procurement Division within the Town of Cary Finance Department manages procurement and centralized purchasing for all town departments. Cary operates under a council-manager government: a seven-member Town Council sets policy and an appointed Town Manager leads operations the Procurement Division implements.
Where does Town of Cary post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Cary posts solicitations (bids, RFPs, construction, and A/E opportunities) on the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), with links from Cary's Bids & Proposals and Business Opportunities pages. The Bids page also links to a Contractor's Plan Room for construction documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Cary?
Vendors register by creating an account on the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) to receive notices, access Town of Cary solicitation documents, and obtain updates; Cary's Bids & Proposals and Business Opportunities pages direct vendors to the eVP for registration and solicitation access.
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The committee discussed the formation of a resident task force to provide recommendations on compensation, including salary and allowances for officials. Key topics included defining the scope of work for the task force, determining logistical arrangements such as meeting frequency and the preference for remote meeting options to ensure flexibility for volunteers, and ensuring alignment with municipal policies and audit requirements. The committee also debated potential ad hoc roles for the task force regarding other council policies and confirmed that appointments would be handled by the mayor.
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Does Town of Cary use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Cary participates in purchasing under North Carolina state contracts and cooperative agreements with other governmental units, enabling use of state and joint contracts where authorized; consult Cary's Business Opportunities page for details on eligible cooperative contracts and any solicitation instructions.
What procurement requirements does Town of Cary publish for vendors?
Vendors doing business with the Town of Cary must comply with Article 2, Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes (Verification of Work Authorization) and follow competitive-bidding rules under NC law and Cary procedures; each solicitation lists required forms, certifications, and contract terms.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Cary?
Procurement policies and standard terms are administered by the Procurement Division within the Town of Cary Finance Department and are governed by North Carolina General Statutes and Cary's internal procedures; vendors can consult Cary's Business Opportunities and Finance pages for policy framework and contact information.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Cary use?
The Town of Cary maintains a Business Inclusion function within the Finance Department, staffed to administer business-inclusion outreach and vendor engagement; Business Inclusion contacts and program information are listed on Cary's Doing Business and Finance staff contacts pages.