The Town of Braintree seeks the services of a qualified Owner's Project Manager (OPM) as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 44A 1/2 for historic fire station window, door and access control improvements.
The Town of Braintree seeks the services of a qualified Owner's Project Manager (OPM) as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 44A 1/2 for historic fire station window, door and access control improvements.
The Town of Braintree invites online bids through Auctions International for the sale of surplus vehicles and other items. Information available Nov 2, 2026 at www.auctionsinternational.com, enter "49287" under "Search Items". Online bids will be accepted until Nov 17, 2026; see bid website for exact times.
Information, photos, and bidding instructions available Nov 2, 2026 at www.auctionsinternational.com, enter "49287" under "Search Items".
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
224806
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,256
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
39,134
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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:Don’t pursue; pivot straight to a cooperative route.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, Texas DIR, NASPO, BuyBoard, and CMAS; 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 Braintree adheres strictly to competitive bidding, and public records show no sole-source awards. No sole-source dollar threshold is evidenced. Given the town’s low $50,000 competitive bidding threshold driving most purchases into formal competition, deprioritize sole source and pivot immediately to cooperative contracts.
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Braintree has used cooperative purchasing before (active Sourcewell membership). 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 Town of Braintree
Braintree Town Council Meeting
Date: Nov 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting involved discussions on several key items, including a vote on the appointment of the Town Clerk and the establishment of the position's salary. Public hearings were held and continued regarding the rezone of a portion of Washington Street and the Allen Street Roadway Improvement Project. Additionally, the Council discussed the status of the Trash & Recycling Drop-Off Center, considered updates to noncriminal penalties for ordinance violations, and referred various administrative and municipal appointments, petitions, and financial items, such as union successor agreements and grant acceptances, to respective committees for further review.
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed two petitions. The first petition involved a request to demolish and reconstruct a single-family dwelling on a nonconforming lot; the board discussed topography, grading, and drainage concerns before approving the finding. The second petition concerned a variance request for an additional wall sign; the board discussed visibility and sign concentration, ultimately deciding to continue the public hearing for further review.
Braintree Herring and Fisheries Commission Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Braintree.
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the Town of Braintree?
Procurement policies and purchasing for the Town of Braintree are administered by the Municipal Finance Department’s Contract Administration/Purchasing function within the Mayor’s executive branch. The Mayor is the chief executive and the nine‑member Town Council provides legislative appropriation oversight.
Where does the Town of Braintree post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Braintree posts bids, RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and bid results on its official Bids page (https://braintreema.gov/Bids.aspx) and also publishes solicitations on the Commonwealth’s COMMBUYS portal. Vendors should monitor both portals and use the listed bid contacts for updates and documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Braintree?
Vendors register for Town of Braintree solicitations by contacting the bid contact listed on each posting and may also register on the Commonwealth’s COMMBUYS vendor portal (mass.gov/how-to/commbuys-vendor-registration). When provided, purchasing@braintreema.gov is listed as a contact for obtaining bid documents.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Jun 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed several projects for the summer, including monitoring work at Sunset Lake and addressing power source issues for the fish counter. Discussions also covered the development of social media and a website on the town's platform, planning and responsibilities for the upcoming volunteer party, and a review of recent migration activities to evaluate potential improvements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Braintree meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does the Town of Braintree procure?
The Town of Braintree commonly procures goods and services for municipal departments, including Public Works, Water & Sewer, Police, Fire, Thayer Public Library, Planning & Community Development, Elder Affairs, Licenses & Inspections, and BELD (electric light department). Bids for these categories are organized and posted on the Town’s Bids page.
Does the Town of Braintree use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Braintree posts solicitations through COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth’s statewide procurement portal. Individual solicitations on COMMBUYS will specify whether a posting allows cooperative purchasing or piggybacking off statewide contracts.
What vendor requirements does the Town of Braintree publish for suppliers?
Town of Braintree solicitations reference Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and M.G.L. c.30, §39M; individual bid packages specify required forms, bonding, insurance, and contract terms that vendors must submit and comply with.
How does the Town of Braintree approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town of Braintree’s Municipal Finance Department Purchasing/Contract Administration office administers contract awards under the Mayor’s executive branch, while the nine‑member Town Council provides appropriation approval and legislative oversight in the award process.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the Town of Braintree?
Procurement for the Town of Braintree is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B (Uniform Procurement Act) and M.G.L. c.30, §39M (public works sealed bids). Statutory text and compliance guidance are available from malegislature.gov, the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, and the MMA Chapter 30B manual.