What products and services does the Town of Marblehead procure?

The Town of Marblehead procures goods, services, construction, and public works under Massachusetts General Laws c.30B; these categories cover supplies, contracted services, and construction/public works projects administered by the Procurement Department, with specific scopes provided in individual solicitations.

What procurement requirements does the Town of Marblehead publish for vendors?

The Town of Marblehead requires vendors to review each solicitation for required forms and compliance terms; specific requirements—such as insurance, bonding, licensing, background checks, and data/privacy terms—are stated within RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs accessible via the OpenGov portal.

How does the Town of Marblehead approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Town of Marblehead Procurement Department and the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) administer procurements and awards under Massachusetts procurement law (c.30B) and Town procurement procedures; vendors should consult the Procurement and CPO pages for procedural guidance and contact details.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the Town of Marblehead?

Procurement policies and standard contract terms for the Town of Marblehead are published on the Procurement Department and Chief Procurement Officer pages, which reference Massachusetts General Laws c.30B; vendors can find policy documents, procurement procedures, and standard terms on those Town pages.

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

Town of Marblehead RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Replacement of Landscape Timber Stairs and Retaining Walls RFP
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
Remove and replace the deteriorated upper landscape- timber stair section and the two adjacent retaining-wall sections.
On-Call Equipment Repair Services RFP
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
Seeking a qualified contractor to provide repair, preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and emergency repair services.
25kV 1000 kCMIL Copper Conductor
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Closes
Oct 9, 2026
The Town of Marblehead solicitation is for 25kV 1000 kCMIL Copper Conductor under bid number BD-27-1293-MAR15-MAR15-133100. It lists 20,000 feet of the item under UNSPSC 26-12-16, Electrical cable and accessories, and permits electronic quotes. The COMMBUYS posting identifies it as an OPEN, Open Market bid with a bid opening date of 10/09/2026 10:00:00 AM.

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166489
Employee FTE
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706
Population
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20,583
Procurement Hell Score
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How to Sell to Town of Marblehead

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Procurement Hell Score
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56 / 100
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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- Town of Marblehead: Deprioritize sole source. The town adheres strictly to competitive bidding and shows no precedent for sole source awards. Practical note: The low competitive bidding threshold ($10,001) pushes most purchases into formal processes; no specific sole source dollar threshold is indicated. Expect significant justification/approvals if attempted—pivot to coops instead.
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- The town uses cooperative purchasing and maintains a confirmed Sourcewell membership. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Marblehead

Abbot Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several operational and financial matters, including the status of the FY27 budget, various facility maintenance and repair projects such as sprinkler and generator servicing, and marketing updates for library services. Key performance statistics for the previous month, including card holder data and program attendance, were reviewed alongside upcoming adult, teen, and children's programming initiatives. The board also reviewed the Friends group report regarding membership and fundraising strategies and voted on payments for specific facility repairs. Additionally, the board conducted an executive session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations.
Marblehead Planning Board Minutes Of Meeting
Date: Jul 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed two primary applications. The first involved a request to consolidate and continue the hearing for 6 Broadmere Way to a future date. The second application concerned 9 Maple Circle, where the board discussed a proposal for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), including its site plan, driveway access, potential impact on local infrastructure, and building code compliance. Public comments were heard regarding driveway width and safety concerns. Both applications were continued to future hearings to address requirements related to fire safety, zoning, and legal documentation.

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Todd LaramieAssessor

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Marblehead?

Purchasing for the Town of Marblehead is managed by the Town Procurement Department and the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), which administer solicitations and ensure procurements comply with Massachusetts law (c.30B); contact details are on the Town CPO and Procurement pages.

Where does the Town of Marblehead post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Marblehead posts solicitations on its OpenGov e‑Procurement portal and, when applicable, on the Massachusetts COMMBUYS statewide portal; vendors should register on OpenGov and subscribe to the Town bids/RFPs page to receive notices and access documents.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Marblehead?

Vendors register free through the Town of Marblehead OpenGov e‑Procurement portal: create an OpenGov account and subscribe to the Town bids/RFPs page to receive notifications and access RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs; registration instructions and links are on the Town Procurement pages.

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Town of Marblehead RFPs

Replacement of Landscape Timber Stairs and Retaining Walls RFP

On-Call Equipment Repair Services RFP

25kV 1000 kCMIL Copper Conductor

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Replacement of Landscape Timber Stairs and Retaining Walls RFP

On-Call Equipment Repair Services RFP

25kV 1000 kCMIL Copper Conductor

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