Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Salem.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Replacing the culvert roof section for approx., 100'.
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Feasibility study for a rail trail linking.
Posted
Sep 7, 2026
Nov 2, 2026
Provide snow hauling.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166444
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
446.7
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
45,381
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
79 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Procurement Hell Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Salem
The City Council meeting covered various topics including the cancellation of a public hearing regarding a utility pole relocation, various mayoral appointments to committees such as the Taxpayer Relief Committee, the Food Policy Council, and the Public Art Commission, and the approval of contractual buyback payments for city employees. The Council also reviewed legislative orders, such as an excise tax for short-term rentals to support a Housing Stability Fund, and an increase in appropriations for the Horace Mann Laboratory School Accelerated Repair Project. Other actions included approvals for environmental grants for the Horace Mann School, the appointment of a constable, the authorization of temporary video surveillance cameras for police use, and the approval of zoning ordinance amendments related to data centers. Various petitions for block parties, running events, and utility pole installations were also processed.
The committee meeting covered updates from the Sustainability Department, including past and upcoming events, as well as a discussion regarding language access and the potential for translation resources. Members reviewed the status of proposed cuts to Mass Save and resolved to draft a letter of opposition. Further discussions included the development of a new mission statement, potential subcommittee formations for natural resources, and the planning of a social media strategy. The committee also coordinated the scheduling for an upcoming August gathering.
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The committee meeting focused on the implementation and impact of the city's camping ordinance. The Police Department provided an update on the management of homeless encampments, detailing health and safety concerns, outreach efforts, and enforcement actions. Discussion topics included the effectiveness of the ordinance, the balance between public safety and the needs of unhoused individuals, and the necessity of regional shelter resources. Additionally, the committee heard public comment regarding the complexities of homelessness, including the need for expanded services and sustainable housing solutions.
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