POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County has launched its new “Local Business Registry,” an online registration system for county-based businesses interested in providing goods or services to county government.
The county will use the registry as a resource to procure local goods and services whenever possible under government 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,” County Executive Marcus Molinaro said. “The 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.”
The registry allows local businesses to register and provide updates about the products and services they provide. County departments will use the registry for purchasing decisions that do not require formal bid – purchases under $5,000 – or when requesting quotes for purchases ranging from $5,000 to $19,999. Purchases over $20,000 are subject to formal bidding process.
