Main street sewer rehabilitation project. The work to be done under this contract includes, but is not necessarily limited to, installation of approx., 4,000 LF of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining in existing 8" through 15" gravity sewer mains and geopolymer lining of approx., 24 existing sewer manholes, together with sewer cleaning, CCTV inspection, temporary bypass pumping, traffic control, pavement restoration, and all appurtenant work required to complete the improvements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194917
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
559
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
28,749
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, only proceed as sole source if a narrow statutory exemption clearly applies; otherwise deprioritize under MGL c.30B.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Agawam (MA) adheres strictly to MGL c.30B, and there is no evidence of sole source awards. 30B provides only narrow exemptions; there is no general sole source dollar threshold. Above $50,000, procurements typically require formal competition. Practical notes: any exemption attempt requires a written determination/justification by the Chief Procurement Officer and must clearly fit a statutory exception. Recommended approach: deprioritize sole source and instead validate a cooperative path or prepare for a public competitive bid.
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Agawam uses cooperative purchasing and is a BuyBoard member; reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Agawam
Agawam City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed several significant legislative actions, including the approval of a clinical support grant for the Police Department and the Common Ground Health Collaborative Agreement. The Council appointed a new member to the License Commission and passed a resolution advocating for the elimination of income tax on specific overtime pay and tips. Legislative actions included the finalization of a temporary moratorium on data centers, alongside the first readings of ordinances banning cryptocurrency automated teller machines and amending penalties for the E-Bike Ordinance. Additionally, the Council addressed various community concerns regarding public infrastructure, surveillance cameras, and upcoming municipal events.
Agawam Planning Board Meeting
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed a preliminary plan for a 21-lot subdivision on South Westfield Street, involving discussions on environmental impacts, traffic congestion, and stormwater management, which resulted in a motion to continue the item to a future date. Additionally, the board approved a Form A subdivision application for a property on North West Street.
Agawam High School Building Committee Meeting Notes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Agawam.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Agawam?
Procurement is managed by the City of Agawam Procurement Department, led by Chief Procurement Officer Jennifer Bonfiglio. The city operates under a Mayor–Council charter (Mayor Christopher Johnson; Council President Anthony J. Russo) and conducts purchasing at the municipal level rather than through a county or district.
Where does City of Agawam post bids and RFPs?
City of Agawam posts solicitations on its official Bid Postings page (agawam.ma.us/bids.aspx) and publishes formal solicitations on the Commonwealth's COMMBUYS portal under the buyer name Agawam. Vendors can subscribe to notifications via the town's CivicEngage site to receive email or text alerts.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Agawam?
Vendors register for City of Agawam bid notifications by creating a CivicEngage account on agawam.ma.us; statewide solicitations require registration on the Commonwealth's COMMBUYS vendor portal. For direct onboarding or questions, contact the City Procurement Office at procurement@agawam.ma.us or bids@agawam.ma.us.
Date: Jan 26, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and approved significant invoices for the Agawam High School project, totaling over $4.3 million across several vendors. A budget update was provided, indicating 81% of the total project budget is committed. The committee approved a major contract amendment for Fontaine for construction-related scopes such as doors, flooring, and specialized equipment. Additionally, the committee conducted a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) review, noting that the amendment finalizes the commitment of the construction budget and remains under the original construction budget estimates. A construction update was provided, highlighting the community wing topping off, ongoing MEP rough-in work, geothermal system testing, and upcoming exterior framing and roofing activities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does City of Agawam use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The City of Agawam participates in cooperative purchasing and actively uses Commonwealth of Massachusetts Statewide Contracts. The City's procurement procedure documents support developing contracts with collaborative purchasing groups and allowing purchases through Statewide Contracts consistent with the stated procedure.
What procurement requirements does City of Agawam publish for vendors?
Vendors must follow solicitation-specific requirements and Massachusetts procurement statutes (MGL Chapter 30B; MGL 30 §39M; Chapter 149). Solicitations list bonding, insurance, licensing, and submission forms; purchases over $50,000 generally require competitive bidding unless exempt or procured via a Statewide Contract.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Agawam?
City of Agawam's procurement policies are published in the 'Town of Agawam Procedure for Procurement of Supplies and Services and Execution of Contract' available on the Town Document Center; it sets bid thresholds, execution rules, and references MGL Chapter 30B, MGL 30 §39M, and Chapter 149 for statutory guidance.
