Lease of Township-owned agricultural land in five separately bid and separately awarded Bid Units. The lands are generally located on Hempt Road and Woods Drive. Bid Unit 1 consists of two adjacent Hempt Road parcels and must be bid as one combined unit.
Sole Source:Sole source: deprioritize; pivot to COSTARS.
Coops:Frequently procures through PA COSTARS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Township of Silver Spring shows no evidence of sole source use (2013–2025). The Township adheres to competitive processes, making sole source a low-probability path. Practical note: expect formal quotes/bids above PA municipal thresholds; use COSTARS where eligible to streamline.
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The Township uses cooperative purchasing, specifically PA COSTARS, to bypass formal bidding. 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 Township of Silver Spring
Silver Spring Township Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board held a public hearing regarding a conditional use application for the construction of a new Hindu temple and rectory. The discussion focused on the project's site plan, including access points, landscaping and screening to preserve the area's rural character, parking capacity, and storm water management. Board members questioned the applicants regarding the height of temple structures, potential traffic impact, future land use, lighting, and emergency vehicle access. The applicants confirmed the facility is intended solely for religious worship and private congregational use, with no plans for commercial rental, daycare, or preschool services.
Silver Spring Township Board Of Supervisors Budget Meeting
Date: Sep 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several agenda items, including the approval of necessary roof repairs for the Silver Spring Community Fire Company. A request for a public hearing time extension regarding a recycling facility was granted. The board also held a discussion on updated budget figures for the current fiscal year and reviewed projections for the upcoming year, specifically focusing on proposed road improvement projects and potential adjustments to millage rates and storm water fees.
Silver Spring Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Township of Silver Spring.
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Willetta D. HuthAdmn Assistant /Township Secretary / Open Records Officer
Where does Township of Silver Spring post bids and RFPs?
Township of Silver Spring posts bids and RFPs on the PennBid portal, linked from the township’s Bids & Proposals page. Vendors should register on PennBid and monitor the township’s solicitation listings for documents and submission instructions. Sources: https://www.sstwp.org/how_do_i/bids_proposals.php, https://pennbid.net/
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Township of Silver Spring?
Vendors register through the PennBid platform, which serves as Township of Silver Spring's official solicitation and vendor portal. Create a PennBid account and opt into township solicitations; use the township’s Bids & Proposals page for direct solicitation links and instructions. Sources: https://www.sstwp.org/how_do_i/bids_proposals.php, https://pennbid.net/
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Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board addressed an executive session regarding personnel and litigation, swore in a new Police Sergeant, and evaluated a proposal for the World Downhill Skateboarding Championship. The meeting included status updates on Township projects and financial data, along with public feedback on zoning ordinance revisions and noise control. Key actions included approvals for multiple subdivision and land development plans, such as waiver requests, warehouse construction modifications, and the Silver Spring PFAS Treatment Plant. The Board also approved resolutions for road dedications and right-of-way acquisitions, authorized grant applications for equipment purchases, reviewed engineering reports on local infrastructure, and approved final payments for paving and park construction projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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