Town of Hardwick

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Hardwick.

Buyer type:: City
Location:: Hardwick, VT
Country:: US

Town of Hardwick RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

NRCS EWP Bank Stabilization Project RFP
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 17, 2026
NRCS EWP Bank Stabilization Project, includes bank stabilization work at three locations within the town along cooper brook and the lamoille River.
Owner's Representative/construction Manager for the Utility Elevation Assistance Program (RFP)
Open
Jul 16, 2026
Closes
Aug 10, 2026
Owner's representative/construction manager for the utility elevation assistance program.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
187831
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,950
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
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to Town of Hardwick

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: Not viable—immediately pivot to competitive bidding.
- Coops: Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs as future options: NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, HGACBuy.
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MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Town of Hardwick, VT: No evidence of sole source contracting or published thresholds. Do not pursue this path; allocate resources to formal RFP/ITB responses. Practical note: anticipate stringent insurance and bonding requirements; assume competitive procurement unless explicitly directed otherwise.
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
- There is no evidence that the Town of Hardwick uses cooperative purchasing today. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, the following programs may be worth exploring:
- NASPO ValuePoint: Vermont participates; local governments and education entities are eligible.
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 Town of Hardwick

Select Board Special Select Board Meeting
Date: Jul 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the potential rescission of a contract award regarding the East Hardwick demolition project. After reviewing the bid specifications, specifically regarding vermiculite insulation and asbestos disposal, the board decided not to rescind the prior motion. The meeting concluded with a discussion on scheduling a future special meeting to set the tax rate and address election ballot matters.
Hardwick Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the election of officers for the upcoming term. The Commission discussed the creation of a Conservation Fund, ultimately deciding to table the proposal. A quarterly financial report was presented showing the current budget balance. Additionally, the Commission reviewed strategies for controlling invasive plants, appointed a representative for an advisory committee concerning flood mitigation studies on the Lamoille River, and planned for future contributions to the new Town Plan.
Select Board Special Select Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved the FY27 tax rates, which included a municipal rate increase and reviewed local exemptions. The board also approved a motion to allow individuals running for Justice of the Peace to appear on the general election ballot. Additional discussions involved the completion of basement vault organization and the installation of sidewalk stencils for bicyclists in the business district. Furthermore, the board received a status update on the ongoing bridge wall project.