The City of Fitchburg invites sealed bids for residuals hauling services. The procurement is an invitation for bids under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B. Bids are to be delivered to the Chief Procurement Officer at City Hall and will be publicly opened and recorded.
Seeking sealed bid information for the replacement of the fire pump. work includes furnishing and operation of a temporary fire protection bypass pumping system, the removal and replacement of the existing fire pump inside Pump Station, removal and disposal of three (3) existing domestic pumps and associated piping, valves, etc., new piping installation, and paint system replacement of the interior building, piping, and pump steel support beams.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
183910
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
400
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
42,136
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
54 / 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, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and steer the conversation to a competitive bid or, if eligible, a cooperative contract.
Coops:Frequently procures through OSD statewide contracts via COMMBUYS, 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 Fitchburg:Sole source awards over $50,000 are opaque with no clear precedent; deprioritize this path. Practical note: Redirect resources to preparing a strong competitive bid and educate the department on using a cooperative vehicle as a more viable non-competitive option.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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There is no evidence the City of Fitchburg uses cooperative purchasing today. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, the following programs may be worth exploring in the future:
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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 Fitchburg
Fitchburg Council on Aging Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received an update regarding completed masonry work and addressed safety concerns surrounding the building's exterior, including a request for repairs to a ramp and remaining brickwork. Discussions included the fiscal year budget status, logistics for meal delivery services, and a transition in newsletter publication formats. The board reviewed a new dementia program, considered participation in university-led data collection research, and approved a change for an upcoming meeting date. Additionally, there was a briefing on the status of pending board member reappointments.
Fitchburg Council On Aging Board Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics. The Director's Report included the upcoming start of the masonry project, the status of the fiscal year 2027 budget request, and a call for volunteers to represent the senior center at the upcoming DPW Day event. Under old business, the board discussed member reappointments and approved a letter regarding the Elm Street Project to be forwarded to the mayor's office. Board members also inquired about the current location of the outdoor showers.
Fitchburg Disability Commission Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Fitchburg.
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Fitchburg?
The City of Fitchburg's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer manages centralized purchasing and procurement policies. Chief Procurement Officer Mary A. Delaney leads a team including a Deputy Procurement Officer and a Buyer; procurements are conducted under M.G.L. c.30B from the Purchasing Office at 718 Main Street.
Where does the City of Fitchburg post bids and RFPs?
The City of Fitchburg posts public bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings portal and the Current Solicitations page. Vendors can create an account to register as plan-holders, download documents, and subscribe to email/text alerts; the City also follows advertisement guidance in its solicitation instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Fitchburg?
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed various community events, including a health resource fair, a game night, and sensory-friendly programming. The agenda included an open forum regarding accessibility signage at the local art community and a report on access monitoring training. Significant focus was placed on addressing specific resident concerns, such as parking modifications at a private residence and the extensive elevator replacement project at the McKay School. Additionally, the Commission reviewed potential ADA compliance waiver requests for historic properties undergoing renovation and received an update on the progress of the city's self-evaluation and transition plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Fitchburg meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register for outreach using the Supplier Community Business Registry form and may submit the City’s Vendor Registration Form via the Forms and Applications page. For specific solicitations, vendors register as plan-holders on the bid portal to download documents, receive addenda, and opt into alert notifications.
What products and services does the City of Fitchburg procure?
The City of Fitchburg routinely procures supplies, services, design services, building and public-works construction, real-property-related services, and surplus equipment. These procurement categories are governed by Massachusetts statutes cited in the City's solicitation instructions and purchasing guidance.
What vendor requirements does the City of Fitchburg publish?
Bidders must file bid securities with the Chief Procurement Officer and original bonds are held by the City Treasurer until performance; construction solicitations must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws (M.G.L. c.149). Insurance, bonding, and other requirements are specified per solicitation and all communications must go through the Procurement Team.
How does the City of Fitchburg approve procurement contracts and awards?
All City of Fitchburg contracts must be prepared by or submitted to the City Solicitor for written approval and require the Mayor's signature after other parties and department heads have executed the contract. The Chief Procurement Officer retains bid securities until contract execution and original bonds remain with the City Treasurer until performance.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Fitchburg?
Vendors can find procurement policies and standard terms in the City of Fitchburg Procurement Manual and Article II: Contracts and Proposals of the City ordinances. The City follows Massachusetts statutes (c.30B, c.149, c.30 §39M, c.7C) and publishes local procurement thresholds and a standard contract template.
What supplier diversity programs does the City of Fitchburg use?
The City of Fitchburg operates an 'Expanding Our Supplier Community' program to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in municipal contracting. The program recognizes SDO-certified MBE, WBE, PBE, VBE and third-party SDVOBE, LGBTBE, DOBE certifications; vendors may register via the Supplier Community Business Registry form.