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An Empire State Cooperative Procurement Alliance

This easy-to-use purchasing platform will transform the way local governments and school districts do business in NYS.

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Welcome to the Future of Local

Government Procurement!

Introducing EMPIRE PROCURE CONNECT (EPC)—an innovative online e-procurement platform and marketplace designed exclusively for local governments, school districts, BOCES, and special districts located in NYS. Sponsored by Rockland, Ulster and Chemung counties, this revolutionary web-based hub streamlines the purchasing process by offering a wide range of products and services, all sourced from preferred vendors, pre-negotiated pricing, and current contracts.

Why Choose EPC?
  • Efficiency: Say goodbye to lengthy RFP’s, contract, and procurement processes. EPC provides a one-stop purchasing experience, saving you and your staff time and resources.
  • Compliance: All products and services available on EPC meet the competitive bidding requirements of general municipal law. We prioritize legal compliance, so you can focus on what matters most – serving your community.
  • Diverse Selection: Whether you’re looking for office supplies, IT equipment, maintenance services, or anything in between, the EPC marketplace offers a wide variety of items to meet your organization’s needs.

  • Cost Savings: By leveraging NYS Preferred Sources and competitively bid contracts, EPC helps you maximize cost savings without compromising quality.

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Meet the team

Empire State Cooperative Procurement Alliance

Paul J. Brennan, FNIGP, CPPO, NIGP-CPP

Director of Purchasing - Rockland County

Tricia Wise, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB

Purchasing Director - Chemung County

Ed Jordan

Director of Purchasing - Ulster County

SOVRA

Valerie Bollinger, J.D., CPPO, CPPB

General Manager - Empire Procure Connect

Karen Storm, CPPB

Local Government Account Manager - Empire Procure Connect


Contact Us
If you have any questions or need support, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Government Support

Buyers

Contact us by email

buyers@empireprocureconnect.info

 

General Support

Suppliers

Contact us by email

suppliers@empireprocureconnect.info

 

Technical Support

Suppliers

Contact us by email

support@bidnet.com