DetailsChanges Open Reference No. Re-Bid 26/27 Due Date October 29, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM EDT Time Remaining 13 Days
Basic Info
Release Date 10/15/2026 Type Invitation to Bid Department(s) Central Maintenance Garage Categories Surplus Truck Equipment Overstock/Liquidation Vehicle Liquidation
Contact Info
Contact Name Allison Dauphinais Email Address adauphinais@chicopeema.gov Download Package
Attachments
Re-Bid 26-27 Surplus Vehicles.pdf (Solicitation)
Description
The City is seeking sealed bids for the disposition of Surplus Vehicles.
Awarded bidder will have 30 days from the date of award to remove all vehicles. This bid is for all of the vehicles listed above as one lot. No vehicles will be sold separately.
Sole Source:very rare and opaque—only pursue if the buyer confirms it’s justifiable; otherwise steer back to bids or coops.
Coops:Chicopee has used cooperative purchasing, with emphasis on Massachusetts statewide contracts and LPVEC for education. Frequently procures through OSD Statewide Contracts via COMMBUYS, LPVEC, 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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City of Chicopee, MA rarely uses sole source and it’s not transparent; deprioritize this path. No specific sole source dollar threshold identified. Redirect effort to competitive bids and the limited co-ops the City already uses.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Chicopee has used cooperative purchasing, with emphasis on Massachusetts statewide contracts and LPVEC for education. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Chicopee
Chicopee City Council Finance and Budget Committee Minutes
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the financial performance of the municipal golf course, noting an excess of revenues over expenditures and discussing future growth strategies, capital improvement needs, and equipment replacement plans. The committee also considered a request for an independent audit of health and dental insurance, following public concerns about past insurance premium payments for ineligible individuals. Additionally, the committee discussed the referral of city audits to the City Council for public hearings and reviewed the recent FY 2025 financial audit.
Chicopee Historical Commission Voting Record And Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission conducted elections for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, and Zoning Overhaul Representative. Members reviewed and discussed email communications regarding historical presentations for the upcoming school year. The Commission also approved a letter to be sent to property owners of historic homes identified for plaques. Additionally, members provided individual reports and updates on their research concerning historic properties in the city. A request was made for the Planning Director to provide a project status update at the next meeting, and agenda item regarding plaque cost estimates was tabled.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Chicopee.
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Chicopee?
Procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Chicopee are administered in-house by the City's Purchasing Department under the Purchasing Agent. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and City Council; the Purchasing Department operates from City Hall at 274 Front Street (413-594-1555).
Where does the City of Chicopee post bids and RFPs?
City of Chicopee posts solicitations on its official bids page (chicopeema.gov/bids.aspx) and on the Beacon Bid portal for the City of Chicopee. Legal advertisements are also placed in the Republican newspaper and in state publications such as the Massachusetts Goods and Services Bulletin and Central Register.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Chicopee?
Vendors register by creating a free account on the Beacon Bid portal for the City of Chicopee to view and submit responses to solicitations; vendors can also subscribe to bid alerts via the Notify Me® feature on chicopeema.gov and contact the Purchasing Department for bid packages and questions.
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Chicopee Historical Commission Public Hearing Voting Record And Minutes
Date: May 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed the outcome of recent school presentations regarding the history of the city and plans for future outreach. Members also presented ongoing research on historic properties and discussed the identification of houses within the Springfield Street Historic District, including exploring the purchase of plaques for these properties and the historical identification of the Levi Chapin House.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does the City of Chicopee use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Chapter 82 of the Chicopee Code of Ordinances authorizes the Purchasing Agent to participate in cooperative procurements and join other governmental units in joint purchases; the City also operates under Massachusetts laws that make statewide cooperative procurement vehicles available to municipalities.
What vendor requirements does the City of Chicopee publish for bidders?
Vendors must review each City of Chicopee solicitation for required forms, certifications, insurance, bonding, and contract terms; bidding procedures are administered by the Purchasing Department under Massachusetts General Laws, including MGL Chapter 30B (the Uniform Procurement Act).
How does the City of Chicopee approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement contracts and awards for the City of Chicopee are administered by the Purchasing Department and typically require City Council approval, with Council actions recorded in agendas and minutes; the City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday monthly and the Mayor's Office serves as the executive branch.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Chicopee?
City of Chicopee's purchasing policies are codified in Chapter 82 (Purchasing) of the Chicopee Code of Ordinances (eCode360) and are administered by the Purchasing Department; procurement is also governed by Massachusetts General Laws, including MGL Chapter 30B, for municipal procurements.
