City of Somerville

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

City of Somerville RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Research Study On the Outlook of Policing in a Digital Era (Request For proposal)
Open
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Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Seeking consulting services for research study on the outlook of policing in a digital era.
Mass Notification System (Request for Proposals)
Open
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Aug 19, 2026
Provision of lease or subscribe to a hosted, online high-speed mass notification system that can deliver time-sensitive voice (landline and cellphone), SMS, and email messages to the entire city or designated sub-populations, including residents and businesses in designated geographic areas, and those who wish to receive information in languages other than English.
77 Broadway Sub Station Renovation RFP
Open
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2026
Broadway Sub Station Renovation.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166453
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,066
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
84,211
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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
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Startup Friendliness
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Somerville

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Massachusetts Statewide contracts, 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 Somerville, MA: Sole source is not a viable path over $50,000. The city adheres strictly to competitive procurement, so pursuing sole source will likely fail and waste time. Immediately pivot to cooperative contracts.
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
- You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Somerville uses cooperative purchasing, primarily Massachusetts Statewide and regional options.
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 Somerville

Somerville Community Preservation Committee Meeting Transcript
Date: Jul 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee conducted a preliminary review of full applications for the fiscal year 2027 funding round, which included several historic preservation and open space projects. Discussions focused on the total requested funds compared to the available budget, indicating that difficult decisions will be required for funding awards. The committee specifically addressed a $1 million additional funding request for the Kennedy Schoolyard renovation project, received updates on phase progress for various sites, and outlined the timeline for future presentations and deliberations on project funding.
Somerville School Building Committee School Building Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the progress of the school building project, specifically focusing on the transition from the feasibility study phase to the schematic design phase. Key topics included the review of the project schedule, the development of the Preliminary Schematic Report (PSR) for submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and the evaluation of construction cost estimates for eleven different design options. Discussions also covered adjustments to the educational program, such as space allocations for world languages, specialized learning areas, and pre-kindergarten to kindergarten classroom configurations. The meeting further reviewed the architectural design strategy, emphasizing grade-level clustering and the integration of shared community spaces.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Somerville.

Madalyn LetellierAssistant City Clerk - Legislative Services

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Jason PiquesAssistant City Solicitor

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City of Somerville RFPs

Research Study On the Outlook of Policing in a Digital Era (Request For proposal)

Mass Notification System (Request for Proposals)

77 Broadway Sub Station Renovation RFP

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Somerville Community Preservation Committee Meeting Transcript

Somerville School Building Committee School Building Committee Meeting

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City of Somerville RFPs

Research Study On the Outlook of Policing in a Digital Era (Request For proposal)

Mass Notification System (Request for Proposals)

77 Broadway Sub Station Renovation RFP

Buyer Attributes

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Somerville Community Preservation Committee Meeting Transcript

Somerville School Building Committee School Building Committee Meeting

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Somerville Pedestrian and Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting

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City of Somerville

City of Somerville RFPs

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Somerville Community Preservation Committee Meeting Transcript

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City of Somerville RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Somerville Community Preservation Committee Meeting Transcript

Somerville School Building Committee School Building Committee Meeting

Key Contacts

Somerville Pedestrian and Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting

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