Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Northampton.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Nov 11, 2026
Dec 9, 2026
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Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
128106
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
510
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
31,047
Procurement Difficulty 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.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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These purchasing programs appear in City of Northampton's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Procurement Difficulty Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Northampton
The council conducted a public hearing regarding an administrative order. Actions taken included authorizing the use of senior services gift funds for a transportation program, approving the payment of prior year invoices, and amending administrative code sections. Additionally, the council authorized a 10-year lease for NCTV, passed a resolution to form a select committee to study data centers, and referred the appointment of a new Central Services Director to the City Services department.
The meetings involved extensive discussions regarding the auditor selection process, specifically focusing on the procurement of auditing services for FY2027-FY2029. Key topics included a review of quotes from different firms, the ethics and transparency of the procurement process, and the role of the Finance Committee versus individual council members in soliciting bids. The committee eventually recommended awarding the contract to Scanlon & Associates. Additionally, the meetings covered the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process and opportunities for Finance Committee engagement, as well as addressing public comments on city financial oversight.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Northampton.
The commission reviewed and approved several applications for entertainment licenses and short-term liquor licenses. Key discussions included proposed entertainment plans for Proof and Concept, the upcoming "Next Turn" fundraising event by Northampton Open Media, a small business celebration event by Valley Community Development Corporation, the Northampton Cycle Smart Cyclocross event, and an "Arrive at 5" event hosted by the Northampton Center for the Arts. The commission also received an update on liquor license inspections, noting that 60 establishments were inspected with 24 passing, and discussed issues regarding delinquent payments and unresponsive applicants.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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