Seeking the services of a qualified "owner's project manager" OPM to provide project management services for the pre-design, design, development/construction documentation/bidding phase, construction and post construction phase of the new highway facility buildings and renovation of the former police station.
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106155
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10,927
Procurement Hell Score
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70 / 100
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Town of Hanson, MA. No evidence of sole source awards. The town closely follows M.G.L. c. 30B and its bylaws, making non-competitive awards highly unlikely. Practical note: Deprioritize this path. If attempted, expect rigorous justification that only one source exists and internal approvals; otherwise pivot to a cooperative or a formal bid. Formal bidding typically applies at $50,000.
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Hanson has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell), indicating acceptance of coops for 30B-compliant buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Hanson
Hanson Select Board Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including a recognition for contributions to Hanson Day and a review of warrant articles for an upcoming special town meeting. Key actions involved providing recommendations on various articles, including the repaving of the parking lot at the library and senior center, funding for conservation commission projects, and the treasurer collector's payment agreement. There was also a discussion regarding the process for incorporating finance committee recommendations into the warrant and the necessity of having accurate financial information for future budget planning.
Town of Hanson Community Preservation Committee Minutes
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the status of existing projects including the Sleeper Property parking lot and received a presentation on the Plymouth County Hospital Nurses Quarters Feasibility Study. The committee pulled the Part A application for the bridge at Indian Crossway from consideration and approved the Part A application for the survey of Map 2, Lot 4-3 at the Monponsett Reserve. Additionally, the committee authorized the use of administrative funds to seek legal advice regarding drainage repairs at Camp Kiwanee and approved the Part B application for the Maquan Street Playground.
Community Preservation Committee Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Hanson.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Hanson?
The Town Administrator’s office manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Hanson and posts procurement notices on the Town Administrator pages at hanson-ma.gov. Departmental contacts and the Town Hall directory list responsible staff and contact points for procurement matters.
Where does the Town of Hanson post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Hanson posts bids, RFPs, and bid results on its 'Procurement and Bids' page in the Town Administrator section at hanson-ma.gov; individual solicitations and supporting documents are published as separate pages linked from that landing page.
What procurement requirements does the Town of Hanson publish for vendors?
Solicitations posted on the Town of Hanson 'Procurement and Bids' page include solicitation-specific boilerplate and required forms; vendors must review each posted RFP or bid package to find exact insurance, bonding, and form requirements listed in that solicitation.
Date: Jul 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Committee reorganized its leadership for the new fiscal year and discussed reducing its total membership size. A decision was made to change future regular meeting dates to the fourth Wednesday of the month. Key project discussions included a Part A application for drainage improvements at Camp Kiwanee, potential project funding strategies, and an update on the Maquan Playground application, including the possibility of incorporating a trail. Updates were also provided on existing projects, specifically PCH Park engineering plans, grant funding opportunities, and potential future land acquisitions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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How does the Town of Hanson approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town Administrator’s office is the published home for procurement postings and contract notices for the Town of Hanson on hanson-ma.gov; contact the Town Administrator or Town Hall contacts listed on the site to confirm award approvals and signature authority.