City of Montpelier

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Montpelier.

Buyer type:: City
Location:: Montpelier, VT
Country:: US

City of Montpelier RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Pedestrian and Bicycle Sidewalk Plan Needed (RFP)
Open
Jun 29, 2026
Closes
Aug 10, 2026
Seeks qualified engineering and design services to develop a scoping study for a sidewalk extension

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
135937
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
115
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
7,823
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Montpelier

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Rare and undefined here—deprioritize and pivot away.
- Coops: Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Montpelier (VT): Sole source awards are extremely rare, and no clear sole source policy, thresholds, or justification steps are published. Practical note: the City Manager serves as the ex-officio purchasing agent—coordinate early if a sole source is attempted, but expect to pivot to a cooperative pathway.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- There is no evidence the City actively uses cooperative purchasing today, though it holds a Sourcewell membership (Account # 25399). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Montpelier

Montpelier City Council Meeting
Date: Jul 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting featured commendations for local heroic actions and the recognition of a local pet business. The council repealed the Responsible Employer Ordinance, approved Police Department vehicle acquisitions, and established the Public Arts Commission's charge and membership. Significant time was dedicated to the Country Club Road project, resulting in the authorization of exclusive negotiations with DEW Properties. Additionally, the council initiated a process to fill a council vacancy, made appointments to the Complete Streets Committee and Recreation Advisory Board, received an update on homelessness issues, and approved a consent agenda that included a Taser purchase. The session concluded with tributes to a departing councilor.
Montpelier Design Review Committee Design Review Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed an application for 30 State Street, focusing on a proposed awning, signage, and exterior paint color. Concerns were raised regarding the awning's potential to obscure the building's historic architectural features. Consequently, the applicant agreed to remove the awning from the project proposal. The discussion also covered proper mounting techniques for the proposed sign into the brick mortar joints and the appropriateness of the chosen paint color, with the committee advising that minor adjustments to the shade could be made during application.
Montpelier Social and Economic Justice Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the status of a quorum, the process for engaging a contractor for an RFP, and strategies for fundraising. Key agenda items included drafting a formal contract based on the RFP vendor's proposal, planning for future funding, and organizing online information sessions. Members also reviewed fundraising deadlines for community and foundation grants, discussed individual contributions, and coordinated the logistics for future outreach events.