Does the City of Holyoke use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Holyoke uses cooperative purchasing, including Massachusetts State Contracts, MHEC, Sourcewell, and other consortium contracts under statutory authority of M.G.L. c.30B §22. Vendors should confirm cooperative-purchase acceptance and terms with the Purchasing Department.

What procurement requirements does the City of Holyoke publish for vendors?

City of Holyoke solicitations commonly require a 5% bid deposit, adherence to Massachusetts prevailing wage or the Davis-Bacon federal wage where applicable, and compliance with M.G.L. c.30 §39M for public works projects. Vendors must review each solicitation and the City’s Purchase Order Terms & Conditions for details.

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

The City of Holyoke publishes a Purchasing Manual (May 2019) and Standard Purchase Order Terms & Conditions (2020) on the City Purchasing pages; procurement authority derives from M.G.L. c.30B for supplies/services and M.G.L. c.30 §39M for public works. Vendors should review those documents on the City site.

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

City of Holyoke RFPs

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IFB 2027-4P Scott Tower
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
This open Invitation for Bids is for redevelopment of the landscape at the base of Scott Tower in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and is a construction solicitation rather than a grant program. The work includes demolition, concrete stairs and ramps, slab repairs, stone masonry and repointing, concrete and bituminous pavement, hand and guard rails, landscaping, spiral-staircase replacement, and graffiti-removal work. Filed sub-bids are due October 1, 2026, while general bids are due October 15, 2026; project documents are distributed electronically by the City of Holyoke upon request.
Scott Tower *Sub bid* RFP
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 1, 2026
Work under this contract shall include the redevelopment of the landscape at the base of Scott Tower. Site work shall include demolition, cast-in-place cement concrete stairs and ramps; repairs to existing concrete slab; stone masonry, repointing of existing stone masonry; integral colored and stamped concrete pavement; bituminous concrete pavement; furnishment and installation of hand railings and guard rails; landscaping; removal and replacement of spiral staircase; graffiti removal etc
Dishwasher Replacement Project *REBID*
Posted
May 27, 2026
Closes
Sep 29, 2026
The work under this contract shall include Dishwasher replacement and related scope for nine different schools in the City.

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How to Sell to City of Holyoke

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- 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 Holyoke, MA has a low sole source ceiling of $50,000 and strictly adheres to competitive bidding. Deprioritize this path. If the need is under $50,000 and defensible, proceed; otherwise pivot to a cooperative contract or prepare an Invitation for Bid (IFB).
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- Holyoke encourages using cooperative contracts to bypass the low $50,000 bidding threshold; this is the preferred path. Process notes: Purchasing may still require three written quotes even when using a coop; engage Purchasing early and socialize the pre-competed contract with the requesting department. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City Of Holyoke School Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The School Committee meeting featured significant public testimony regarding the non-renewal of a teacher and allegations of union retaliation. New business included the authorization of out-of-state travel for both professional staff development and student athletic teams, subject to specific conditions. The committee addressed administrative orders concerning the potential structural reorganization of local high schools and facility technology upgrades. Policy deliberations led to the approval of updates regarding FMLA child-bonding leave, school wellness, and CTE pathway exploration. Additionally, the committee conducted a performance evaluation for the interim superintendent and approved several policy readings related to safety, non-discrimination, and bullying prevention.
City of Holyoke School Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The School Committee meeting involved reports from the Superintendent on facilities projects and conference attendance. Key actions included the approval of an updated subcommittee appointment list, the referral of several policies to the Policy and Governance Subcommittee, and the authorization of out-of-state travel for the Superintendent. The Committee reviewed and approved the Employee Handbook, as well as the Family and Student Handbook, with specific amendments. Additionally, the Committee discussed the status of a potential basketball team trip to Puerto Rico, finalized several policies, and removed others, while tabling specific policy items for further review.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Holyoke?

The City of Holyoke Purchasing Department, led by the Chief Procurement Officer, manages centralized procurement for all City departments. The City Council retains ordinance and financial authority while the Mayor and City Auditor sign payment orders per City ordinances.

Where does the City of Holyoke post bids and RFPs?

The City of Holyoke publishes public bids, RFPs, land sales, and bid results on the Purchasing Current Public Bids page and issues solicitations via BeaconBid. Vendors should monitor the Purchasing page and register on BeaconBid to receive notices and access bid documents.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Holyoke?

Vendors register for City of Holyoke solicitations via the BeaconBid City of Holyoke registration portal. New vendors not already in the City’s MUNIS must also submit the New Vendor Request Form and a New Vendor W-9 to the Purchasing Office at purchasing@holyoke.org.

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City of Holyoke RFPs

IFB 2027-4P Scott Tower

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Dishwasher Replacement Project REBID

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