Qualified applicants to serve as project manager for the town's new fire station. The project involves the construction of a new facility to accommodate the fire department. This new facility is to include apparatus bays; administrative offices; conference room and a meeting/training room. Project will include the associated site development to include utilities, parking areas, driveways, walkways, and plantings.
Qualified applicants to serve as project manager for the town's new fire station. The project involves the construction of a new facility to accommodate the fire department. This new facility is to include apparatus bays; administrative offices; conference room and a meeting/training room. Project will include the associated site development to include utilities, parking areas, driveways, walkways, and plantings.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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183898
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
40.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,857
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Town of Northfield, MA:Deprioritize. Sole source may be allowed with written justification and approval by the Town Administrator (serves as Chief Procurement Officer). There are no documented sole source awards above $50,000, making this a high-friction, low-probability path—pivot to cooperative contracts.
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The town actively uses cooperative purchasing (regular FRCOG use and Sourcewell membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Northfield
Northfield Board of Assessors Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Assessors reviewed Motor Vehicle Excise abatements and approved the August monthly list for the Accountant and Treasurer/Tax Collector. The meeting included a review of real estate and personal property sales in Northfield. Discussions covered the status of the Mayflower Valuation revaluation process, the completion of the Bluewave PILOT agreement, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the appraisal of Firstlight (Northfield Mountain, LLC) in collaboration with Erving and Gill. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved various budget items, including mileage reimbursement and office supplies.
Pioneer Valley Regional High School Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: May 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the upcoming Town Meeting, specifically focusing on Article 7 regarding Education Expenses. They deliberated on a motion to recommend appropriations for school maintenance, stipends, and assessments for both the Pioneer Valley Regional High School and the Franklin County Technical School for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the committee addressed their strategy for proposing level funding, while voicing concerns regarding the balance of increasing operational costs against declining student enrollment.
Northfield Council on Aging Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Northfield.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Northfield?
The Select Board is the Town of Northfield authority that awards bids and contracts and holds signatory authority. Vendors should contact the Town Administrator listed on the town website for administrative follow-up.
Where does Town of Northfield post bids and RFPs?
Town of Northfield posts local bids and RFPs on its Bids page (CivicEngage); state-hosted solicitations for the town appear on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal; the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) posts regional procurements when it manages projects for Northfield.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Northfield?
Vendors create an account and subscribe for notifications on the Town of Northfield Bids page (CivicEngage) and should register on the Commonwealth’s COMMBUYS portal for state-level solicitations to receive notices.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received a presentation regarding newsletter printing and advertising services, deciding to proceed with the service while implementing a prohibition on cannabis-related advertisements. Discussions were held regarding the Senior Tax Work-off Program, a new part-time staff position, and preparations for an upcoming Senior Expo. The meeting included a review of operational statistics, the rollout of a lock box program, and the planning of a Flu/Covid clinic. Legislative updates concerning home care agency licensure were noted, alongside reports on the status of the Friends of Northfield Seniors and the activities of the Community Preservation Committee.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Northfield meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does Town of Northfield procure?
The Town of Northfield commonly procures public works materials and construction services, building and inspection services (often via FRCOG cooperative programs), facility maintenance, and professional services. Vendors should monitor the town Bids page and FRCOG postings for category-specific solicitations.
Does Town of Northfield use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Town of Northfield uses Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) cooperative programs—such as the Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program—for inspection and some regionally-managed procurements; state-level contracts and solicitations are posted on COMMBUYS when applicable.
What procurement requirements does Town of Northfield publish for vendors?
Town of Northfield publishes solicitation-specific requirements—required forms, insurance, bonding, licensing, and compliance terms—on each solicitation detail page; vendors must review each solicitation’s downloadable attachments and COMMBUYS specification documents for exact requirements.
How does Town of Northfield approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Select Board approves procurement contracts and awards and holds signatory authority for contracts, notes, bonds, and town meeting warrants; vendors should expect formal award actions to be taken by the Select Board.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Northfield?
Town of Northfield’s Sustainable Purchasing Policy PDF is hosted on the town website and serves as the primary procurement policy; the Select Board references this policy. Vendors should consult the PDF for the town’s purchasing standards and contract terms.
