The Town of Thomaston seeks qualified individuals or firms to provide part-time contracted Economic and Community Development Coordinator services. Responsibilities include business outreach, serving as a liaison between businesses and Town government, and managing Town social media and promotional content. The anticipated maximum annual budget for contractor compensation is $23,000.
Sole Source:Deprioritize; no clear policy in place—use other paths.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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 Thomaston:No publicly available municipal sole source policy found; no evidence of prior sole source awards. Practical note: Treat sole source as high-risk and deprioritize in favor of cooperative purchasing or a formal competitive bid.
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There is no evidence the Town uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these 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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Thomaston
Town Of Thomaston Annual Town Meeting
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Annual Town Meeting involved the election of Select Board members and the passage of numerous articles. Key agenda items included the authorization to dispose of the former Thomaston Fire-EMS Station, approval of the 2026/2027 municipal budget covering various departments including General Government, Police, Fire & EMS, Public Works, and Recreation. The meeting also approved appropriations for social services, capital improvements, and tax increment financing districts. Additionally, voters authorized various financial and administrative agreements, including multi-year contracts, and passed several ordinance amendments regarding emergency services, land use, subdivision procedures, and zoning changes.
The meeting agenda includes a public hearing to review an on-premises liquor license renewal application for The Uproot Pie Company. Key business items encompass the adoption of a Municipal Resolution for the Emergency Medical Services Transportation Plan, the approval of annual appointments for town employees and municipal officers, and voting for candidates to the Maine Municipal Association's Executive Committee. Additionally, the town manager's report is scheduled for presentation.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Thomaston?
The Town of Thomaston is governed by a five-member Select Board, which serves as the town’s chief executive body with overall responsibility for town operations. Contact the Town Office via the town website for specific procurement or purchasing questions and next steps.
Where does Town of Thomaston post bids and RFPs?
Town of Thomaston posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids/RFPs page at https://thomastonmaine.gov/bids. That page provides solicitation documents, bidder instructions, required forms (including the W-9), and submission directions for vendors.
What products and services does Town of Thomaston procure?
Town of Thomaston commonly procures municipal goods and services through departments such as Public Works, the Transfer Station, Public Safety, the Harbor, and the Library. Typical categories include public-works maintenance and equipment, waste-management services, public-safety equipment and services, harbor operations, and library materials.
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Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several agenda items, including an update from the Community Navigator and the appointment of a new member to the Board of Appeals and Board of Assessment Review. Discussions involved a request to host a mountain bike race in the town forest, a proposal to sell granite blocks to a contractor for a park project, and a request to host the Camfest 2026 community event. Additionally, the board considered a request from the local firefighters association to hold annual toll booth boot drive fundraisers and reviewed various municipal operational policies and contract authorizations, including sewer billing services, credit card processing, and employee timekeeping.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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What procurement requirements does Town of Thomaston publish for vendors?
The Town of Thomaston's Bids/RFPs page requires contractors to provide certificates of insurance naming the Town as additional insured, to maintain workers’ compensation coverage, to complete Maine WCB predetermination of independent-contractor status when applicable, and to submit a W-9. Certificates must be provided before work begins.