Work includes approx. 8,700 LF of existing sanitary sewers; 270 VF of selected manhole rehabilitation including CCTV inspection, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, localized point repairs, and associated appurtenant work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
163604
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,570
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $75,001, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OneIndiana, NASPO ValuePoint, HGACBuy, OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Lapel:Strict competitive bidding environment with no history of sole source awards over $75,001. Practical approach: deprioritize sole source and focus on pre-solicitation engagement with department heads, the Town Manager, and the Clerk-Treasurer to understand needs and influence specifications before an RFQ/IFB is issued.
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There is no evidence the Town of Lapel uses or authorizes cooperative purchasing today. You can position the following co-ops as another option and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Lapel
Lapel Town Council Town Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 15, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The council conducted public hearings for an OCRA grant and multiple rezoning requests, leading to the adoption of ordinances 12-2020, 13-2020, 11-2020, 14-2020, and 10-2020. Financial and operational business included the review of October docket claims and Resolution 9-2020, the approval of a police cage purchase and a second CGI purchase, and updates on the CCMG 2020-2 street repair project. Additional business included utility updates regarding the Ford Street well and leaf pickup, staffing updates, and the discussion of metal railing installation.
Lapel Town Council Special Meeting
Date: Sep 7, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The council approved a plumbing invoice for sewer repairs at Town Hall and a service agreement with M.S. Consultants. Additionally, an event permit for a wedding and associated street closure were approved. The council also reviewed the 2024 budget spending plan and moved to submit the budget figures to the Department of Local Government Finance for review.
Lapel Planning Commission Planning Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2020Type:
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement for Town of Lapel?
Procurement oversight for Town of Lapel rests with the Lapel Town Council as the governing body; day-to-day purchasing is managed by department heads and the Clerk‑Treasurer under Resolution #4-2021, with a Town Manager position (Ordinance CH32.1) supporting departmental operations.
Where does Town of Lapel post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Lapel posts public bids, RFPs, and solicitations on the Town of Lapel website via news and agenda postings in accordance with Indiana public‑notice law (IC 5-3-1); vendors can also reference the Indiana Department of Administration procurement pages for statewide supplier resources.
What products and services does Town of Lapel procure?
The Town of Lapel routinely procures municipal supplies and small equipment, utility services and materials (water, sewer, natural gas), police and parks equipment, grounds/mowing services, engineering and legal professional services, and equipment lease‑purchase arrangements consistent with its utilities and municipal operations.
Meeting mention
The commission reviewed several development proposals and petitions. Key topics included a business complex proposal at 6208 S State Road 13, variance and rezone petitions involving BZA proceedings, and a request for an event center variance at 818 Main Street. A public hearing was scheduled for a property rezone at 501 S Walnut. The meeting also included status updates on the Montgomery Farms drainage project, a change of address notification for Robertson Trucking, and a discussion regarding property condition complaints for the church located at 210 W 9th Street.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does Town of Lapel use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Cooperative purchasing is authorized for Town of Lapel under Indiana Code IC 36-1-7-12, permitting joint procurement or use of another governmental unit’s contract; specific use of a cooperative or piggyback vehicle will be identified in each solicitation or contract document.
What vendor requirements does Town of Lapel publish?
Vendors to Town of Lapel must follow Resolution #4-2021 (Small Purchasing Policy), which sets thresholds and quote rules under IC 5-22-8: at least three written quotes are solicited for $5,000–$49,999, and the small‑purchase policy expressly excludes public works and professional services from those rules.
How does Town of Lapel approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Lapel Town Council approves procurement contracts and awards; under Resolution #4-2021 department heads and the Clerk‑Treasurer handle small purchases, quotes of $5,000–$49,999 are presented to Council, and higher-threshold procurements follow IC 5-22 procedures requiring Council adoption by resolution or ordinance.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Lapel?
Town of Lapel procurement policies and standard terms are posted in Resolution #4-2021 (Small Purchasing Policy) at https://lapelindiana.org/ordinance.asp?id=330, which implements tiered procedures under Indiana Code IC 5-22-8; the AIM Indiana Purchasing Guide summarizes the state statutes framing the policy.