What products and services does the Town of Braintree procure?

The Town of Braintree commonly procures goods and services for municipal departments, including Public Works, Water & Sewer, Police, Fire, Thayer Public Library, Planning & Community Development, Elder Affairs, Licenses & Inspections, and BELD (electric light department). Bids for these categories are organized and posted on the Town’s Bids page.

Does the Town of Braintree use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Braintree posts solicitations through COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth’s statewide procurement portal. Individual solicitations on COMMBUYS will specify whether a posting allows cooperative purchasing or piggybacking off statewide contracts.

What vendor requirements does the Town of Braintree publish for suppliers?

Town of Braintree solicitations reference Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and M.G.L. c.30, §39M; individual bid packages specify required forms, bonding, insurance, and contract terms that vendors must submit and comply with.

How does the Town of Braintree approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Town of Braintree’s Municipal Finance Department Purchasing/Contract Administration office administers contract awards under the Mayor’s executive branch, while the nine‑member Town Council provides appropriation approval and legislative oversight in the award process.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the Town of Braintree?

Procurement for the Town of Braintree is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B (Uniform Procurement Act) and M.G.L. c.30, §39M (public works sealed bids). Statutory text and compliance guidance are available from malegislature.gov, the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, and the MMA Chapter 30B manual.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Braintree, MA
Country:: US

Town of Braintree RFPs

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High School Fencing Improvements (Request for Quotes)
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
High school fencing improvements.
Sidewalk Construction, Reconstruction and Resurfacing
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 8, 2026
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is soliciting bids on behalf of the South Shore Regional Services Consortium and its participating municipalities for public works services, including sidewalk construction, reconstruction, and resurfacing. The sidewalk item has a one-year estimated value of $796,585, and the overall contract runs through December 31, 2027, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Addendum #4 cancelled the street-sweeping item but left sidewalk work active, with bids due October 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
SS 2027 PW2
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 8, 2026
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council, on behalf of the South Shore Regional Services Consortium, issued SS 2027 PW2 for participating South Shore municipalities. This public-works invitation for bids covers Item 11, Debris Disposal, classified as refuse disposal and treatment, and is not a grant solicitation. Bids became available on September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM and are due to open on October 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM, so the solicitation was open as of September 12, 2026.

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Population
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- Sole Source: Don’t pursue; pivot straight to a cooperative route.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, Texas DIR, NASPO, BuyBoard, and CMAS; 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 Braintree adheres strictly to competitive bidding, and public records show no sole-source awards. No sole-source dollar threshold is evidenced. Given the town’s low $50,000 competitive bidding threshold driving most purchases into formal competition, deprioritize sole source and pivot immediately to cooperative contracts.
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- Braintree has used cooperative purchasing before (active Sourcewell membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Braintree Board of Health Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a hearing regarding a tobacco sales violation at Braintree Square Shell and imposed a penalty for a second offense. Additionally, the board received informational updates regarding the scheduling of annual flu clinics and the conclusion of the seasonal beach water testing program.
Braintree Commission On Disabilities Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed several informational items, including updates on the Low Vision Group, communication with the MBTA regarding the Pearl Street Bridge netting and the Forbes Road Bus Stop letter campaign. The Community Planning Subcommittee discussed the status of a snow ordinance and progress on a MassDOT presentation. Additionally, the Board reviewed the current balance of the Handicapped Parking Fund, decided to cancel the July meeting, and discussed the legal eligibility of using handicapped parking funds for a needle disposal program.
Braintree Board of Health Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention

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John P. ThompsonAssistant Director of Public Works and Town Engineer

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Debra J. StarrAssistant Town Clerk

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Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the Town of Braintree?

Procurement policies and purchasing for the Town of Braintree are administered by the Municipal Finance Department’s Contract Administration/Purchasing function within the Mayor’s executive branch. The Mayor is the chief executive and the nine‑member Town Council provides legislative appropriation oversight.

Where does the Town of Braintree post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Braintree posts bids, RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and bid results on its official Bids page (https://braintreema.gov/Bids.aspx) and also publishes solicitations on the Commonwealth’s COMMBUYS portal. Vendors should monitor both portals and use the listed bid contacts for updates and documents.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Braintree?

Vendors register for Town of Braintree solicitations by contacting the bid contact listed on each posting and may also register on the Commonwealth’s COMMBUYS vendor portal (mass.gov/how-to/commbuys-vendor-registration). When provided, purchasing@braintreema.gov is listed as a contact for obtaining bid documents.

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Town of Braintree RFPs

High School Fencing Improvements (Request for Quotes)

Sidewalk Construction, Reconstruction and Resurfacing

SS 2027 PW2

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