Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Bristol?

Vendors can find City of Bristol procurement policies and standard contract terms in the City of Bristol Purchasing Manual and on the Purchasing Department pages; the City’s About page references a Purchasing Manual updated through May 1, 2025.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Bristol, CT
Country:: US

City of Bristol RFPs

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Diffused Aeration System Replacement RFP
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Closes
Oct 23, 2026
Work includes replacement of the existing diffused aeration system in the aeration tanks including perform demolition of existing tank pipe drop legs and existing diffused aeration system components in all aeration tanks, replacement of drop legs piping and installation of isolation valves in both aeration tank nos 1 and no 2 to provide diffused aeration grid on either side of baffle wall. See attached file.
On Call Engineering Services (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Closes
Oct 19, 2026
Provide "on-call" as-needed, professional engineering and other related services.
Solar Powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon RFP
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Closes
Oct 16, 2026
Furnish and installation of one complete solar-powered pedestrian actuated rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) crosswalk system.

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Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161440
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,733
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
62,341
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
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How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
38 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Only if truly unique and urgent; requires Board of Finance approval—otherwise pivot back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- City of Bristol, CT treats sole source as an exception. Any exception to competitive bidding requires Board of Finance approval. There is no routine sole source dollar threshold indicated. Context: formal bids trigger at $10,000; 4% local business preference applies; projects over $50,000 carry substantial bonding requirements. Practical takeaway: deprioritize sole source due to approvals and schedule risk—use coops instead.
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Cooperatives
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- Bristol actively uses cooperative purchasing (including CCCP and Sourcewell). They are a Sourcewell participating agency (ID 152483). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Bristol.

Jennifer L. D. BrunoliAdministrator of Elections

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Robin L. ManueleAssistant Comptroller

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and vendor registration for the City of Bristol?

The City of Bristol Purchasing Department manages procurement and vendor registration; it is located at Bristol City Hall (3rd floor, Room 311), with contact details and departmental instructions published on the City’s Purchasing page. Vendors should contact Purchasing for solicitations and guidance.

Where does the City of Bristol post bids and RFPs?

City of Bristol posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page and uses the Connecticut Purchasing Group to publish solicitations; vendors should register on that portal and monitor the City’s Bids page for links and submission instructions.

What vendor requirements does the City of Bristol publish for procurement?

City of Bristol requires vendors to meet solicitation-specific requirements listed in each bid or RFP and in the Purchasing Manual; required forms, insurance, bonding, licensing, and contract terms are specified in individual solicitation documents and on the City’s bid pages.

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