RFPs: holiday lighting and street cleaning


Holiday Lighting Installation and Removal RFP

Proposals are sought for a three-year contract to install and remove the Downtown Albany BID's holiday lighting displays, beginning in November 2023 for seasonal programs in 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on Monday, October 2, 2023. 


View the Holiday Lighting RFP here


Street Cleaning and Related Services RFP

Proposals are being sought for Clean Team Ambassadors whose primary function is sidewalk clean-up, including litter pick-up, sweeping, snow removal, weeding, and code and maintenance reports within the Downtown Albany BID's boundaries. The contract will be for one year, commencing January 1, 2024, with two year and one year renewing options. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on Monday, October 2, 2023. 


View the Clean Team RFP here


About the Downtown Albany BID: 
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) is an independent not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization comprising of property owners and businesses in the downtown Albany business district. Established in 1996, the BID’s mission is to restore, promote and maintain the character and viability of downtown Albany and improve the quality of life and overall image for all those who live, work and visit the Capital City of Albany. Working in partnership with businesses, property owners, cultural institutions and organizations, government agencies and elected officials, the BID works to make Albany’s downtown historic district clean, safe and friendly.