2 ea Connect to 8" Waterline with Tapping Sleeve & Valve; 3 ea Connect to 12" Waterline with Tapping Sleeve & Valve; 4 ea Remove Existing Fire Hydrant and Deliver to Township; 5 ea Fire Hydrant Installation (Valve, Tee, Line and Hydrant); 110 LF of 1" HDPE SDR-9 Service Line with Tracer Wire; 1 ea 2" Service Connection (Curb Box, Corp. Stop, Bushing & Reconnection); 20 LF 2" HDPE SDR-9 Service Line with Tracer Wire; 2 ea of 1.5" Service Connection (Curb Box, Corp. Stop, Bushing & Reconnection); 10 LF of 1.5" HDPE SDR-9 Service Line with Tracer Wire; 2,200 LF of 12" PVC C-900 DR-14 Waterline; 2,300 LF of 8" PVC C-900 DR-14 Waterline; 20 LF of 6" PVC C-900 DR-14 Waterline; 10 LF concrete encasement; 6,340 LF Saw Cut Asphalt Road; 160 LF Remove and Replace Guiderail. See attached file.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
174291
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
100
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
35,244
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Cranberry Township shows a near-total absence of sole source awards above $23,800. Deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing to bypass the standard competitive bidding process on PennBid.
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Cranberry Township has used cooperative purchasing for vehicles, equipment, IT, and other goods. You can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cranberry Township
Planning Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda includes several land development proposals, notably revised preliminary and final development plans for the Meeder mixed-use project, a revised tentative planned residential development and final phase plans for Henry Farm, a tentative planned residential development for Robin Run, and expansion projects for Village Shoppes and UPMC Passavant. Additionally, the commission plans to review amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Animal Ordinance concerning animals, and receive updates from the Board of Supervisors and a neighborhood forum.
Cranberry Public Library Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Date: Jan 1, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This strategic plan serves as a guide for the Cranberry Public Library to fulfill its mission of strengthening the community by acting as a hub for information, inspiration, and enrichment. The plan outlines the library's direction for the next five years (2021-2025), building upon its history of growth and service to the community.
Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 4, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Cranberry Township.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Cranberry Township?
Procurement for Cranberry Township is overseen by the elected Board of Supervisors; township staff, led by the Township Manager/Secretary, issue solicitations and manage projects listed as Board of Supervisors Authorized Projects on the Township website.
Where does Cranberry Township post bids and RFPs?
Cranberry Township posts bids and RFPs on the PennBid electronic bid management platform; the Township website also offers a News Flash subscription and a Bid Opening & Results page for posted solicitations and outcomes.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Cranberry Township?
Vendors complete vendor registration for Cranberry Township by registering on the PennBid platform to view projects and submit electronic bids; vendors can also sign up for Cranberry Township’s News Flash on the township website for bid notifications.
Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a Slow Down campaign presentation and addressed multiple land development applications, including subdivision plans for the Graham Subdivision, Glen Eden Development Company, and Henderson Crossing. Key financial and operational actions included approving a contract award for the Powell Farm Water Tap project, various change orders and partial payments for infrastructure improvements at Community Park North, and other municipal projects such as water line replacements, soccer field turf improvements, and paving programs. Additionally, the board approved several bond release requests and authorized the advertisement and sale of miscellaneous items through a municipal auction.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does Cranberry Township procure?
Cranberry Township commonly procures public works and road/paving services, stormwater and waterline/utility work, parks and recreation facility improvements, building repairs and roofing, grounds equipment, and traffic signal/marking services, as reflected in the township’s bid and results listings.
What procurement requirements does Cranberry Township publish for vendors?
Cranberry Township’s Invitation to Bidders requires electronic submission via PennBid, a certified check or $1,000 bid bond payable to Cranberry Township, bids to remain irrevocable for 60 days, and notes that the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act applies to projects estimated over $25,000.
How does Cranberry Township approve procurement contracts and awards?
Cranberry Township approves procurement contracts through the Board of Supervisors, with staff recommendations and solicitation notices signed by the Township Manager/Secretary; the Board authorizes projects and reserves the right to reject any or all bids per published solicitation language.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Cranberry Township?
Procurement guidance and standard solicitation terms for Cranberry Township are published on the Township’s Bids & Contracts and Invitation to Bidders pages; applicable ordinances and fee resolutions are available in the municipal code (eCode360) for statutory purchasing references.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Cranberry Township use?
Cranberry Township’s bidding guidance affirms equal opportunity and explicitly encourages Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises to submit proposals for municipal projects, as stated on the Township’s Bids & Contracts page.
