Design/build project. Seeking professional skate park design-build firms to provide all labor, materials and provisions necessary to produce a conceptual design, final design, construction documents and construction of a fenced in outdoor.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
101686
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
42,880
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:City adheres to a $7,500 competitive bidding threshold; deprioritize sole source—pivot to OpenGov or an eligible coop.
Coops:City of Shelton has used cooperative purchasing before, including CREC. Frequently procures through CT DAS Statewide Contracts (CTsource), OMNIA Partners, and 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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Entity:City of Shelton, CT. The city strictly adheres to a $7,500 competitive bidding threshold and there is no evidence of sole source awards in public records. Deprioritize sole source; instead, register on the OpenGov portal for competitive bids and explore the city’s cooperative purchasing options as the practical alternative.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
City of Shelton has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., CREC for an athletic facility project). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Shelton
City Of Shelton Trails Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 8, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed recent trail maintenance activities, including volunteer efforts to repair the Hope Lake kiosk, clear fallen trees, and maintain trail bridges. Goals for the year were established, focusing on recognizing Eagle Scout projects, applying for the DEEP Recreational Trails Grant for path improvements, repairing three kiosks, and addressing bridge projects at Birchbank and Stockmal. The committee also reviewed the success of the 2024 Shelton Trails Marathon Challenge and coordinated upcoming work party schedules and new scout projects.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes
Date: May 17, 2011Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several variance applications regarding property usage and construction. The board approved requests for the expansion of a non-conforming use for an auto body repair shop at 582 Howe Avenue and a setback variance for a storage shed at 25 Riverview Avenue. The board denied applications for garage constructions at 224-226 Prospect Avenue, 7 Fairlane Drive, and 2 Applewood Drive, citing a lack of demonstrated hardship within the purpose and intent of zoning regulations and concerns regarding consistency with the surrounding neighborhood.
Board of Aldermen Special Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Shelton.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Shelton?
The City of Shelton Purchasing Department manages procurement; the Purchasing Agent, under City Charter §7.14, administers purchases and reports to the Director. See the Purchasing Department page for office location, contact details, and purchasing authority.
Where does City of Shelton post bids and RFPs?
The City of Shelton posts public bids and RFPs on its Procurement page and through the City’s OpenGov procurement portal; vendors should subscribe on OpenGov to receive notifications and to access solicitation documents and attachments.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Shelton?
Vendors register and subscribe through the City of Shelton’s OpenGov electronic bidding portal; the City Procurement page links to that portal and instructs vendors to create an OpenGov account and subscribe to relevant categories for solicitation notices.
Date: Jan 27, 2009Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting to address several financial and contractual agenda items. Key actions included approving the appropriation of funds for the acquisition of 279 Soundview Avenue and finalizing a revised lease agreement with the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority regarding the Shelton Transfer Station. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to a cost-sharing agreement for an emergency vehicle pre-emption system on Route 108 and authorized two separate contracts with Test-Con Incorporated for construction material testing and special inspection services at Perry Hill School.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Shelton meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does City of Shelton publish for vendors?
The City of Shelton publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements—insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance items—on each solicitation posted to the OpenGov portal; vendors must review posted bid documents and attachments for exact requirements.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Shelton?
City of Shelton’s Purchasing Department page is the authoritative source for purchasing policy and contact information; the Purchasing Agent is identified under City Charter §7.14, and vendors should contact the Purchasing Department for standard terms or policy questions.