This service contract seeks a contractor to clear snow and ice from several town-managed parking lots. The work is scheduled for fall 2026 through spring 2027. The public overview provides no further site-specific scope details.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194169
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
142.3
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
11,872
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:Deprioritize and redirect to coops or a state master contract path.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Brattleboro has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., prior Sourcewell use for the Living Memorial Park 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 Town of Brattleboro
Jamaica Select Board Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a discussion on the fire alarm ordinance and administrative updates, specifically regarding cloud migration and server licensing. Election updates were provided, including information on early voting and polling hours. The board certified the town plan and discussed the condemnation of a mobile home property. Additionally, the board reviewed the status of generator repairs and evaluated the valuation of town-owned land.
Windham Southeast School District Board Board Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a presentation on planning for the academic year, which included discussions on professional development, local assessment systems, and equity and social justice initiatives. Key topics included a book study regarding harassment intervention, the appointment and distribution of teacher leaders across the district's schools, and alignment with district policies on curriculum development, student assessment, and equity. The board also reviewed procedures for public comment and student matters.
Jamaica Selectboard Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Brattleboro.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Brattleboro?
Procurement and purchasing authority for Town of Brattleboro resides with the Selectboard; day-to-day procurement is handled by the Town Manager and the Finance Director under the Selectboard's delegated authority, with operating departments coordinating purchases through those offices.
Where does Town of Brattleboro post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Brattleboro posts public bids and RFPs on its Request a Bid page (https://brattleboro.gov/request-a-bid), publishing each solicitation as a downloadable PDF; the Town also publishes some solicitations through the Vermont Business Registry.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Brattleboro?
Vendors register by submitting the Town of Brattleboro Application for Vendor's License to the Town Manager's Office at 230 Main Street, Room 208; applications are reviewed (up to 30 days). Vendors should contact the Planning Department about any required Commercial Zoning Permit.
Type: Meeting mention
The Council reviewed and authorized an access agreement with the Jamaica Mountain Bike Alliance regarding the management of mountain trails on city property. Furthermore, the meeting focused on the status of a municipal wastewater treatment project, specifically analyzing site selection on city-owned land to minimize acquisition expenses. Discussions also covered the availability of state-funded revolving loans to support ongoing planning, archaeological research, and technical assessments for the proposed sewer infrastructure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Brattleboro meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does Town of Brattleboro use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Brattleboro Procurement Manual authorizes cooperative purchasing and includes cooperative procedures as an approved procurement method; vendors should review specific solicitation language for cooperative or piggyback clauses.
What procurement requirements does Town of Brattleboro publish for vendors?
The Town of Brattleboro's vendor license requires applicant contact information, a description of goods/services, operating locations and hours, vehicle information, and a Vermont Sales & Use Tax certificate; nonprofits must provide an IRS tax-exemption number. Permits or health licenses and solicitation-specific insurance or bonding may also be required.
How does Town of Brattleboro approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Selectboard of Town of Brattleboro holds sole contracting authority; the Town Manager and Finance Director may approve purchases under delegated authority. Award recommendations must follow the solicitation's stated evaluation criteria and cannot be changed to conflict with those criteria.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Brattleboro?
The Town of Brattleboro Procurement Manual—linked from the Request a Bid page—is the official purchasing policy; it covers general procurement, sole-source, emergency and cooperative procedures, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) provisions, protest procedures, and purchase/order thresholds (purchase orders required for purchases over $250).
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Brattleboro use?
The Town of Brattleboro Procurement Manual establishes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program: the Selectboard sets annual DBE goals on staff recommendation, the Town Manager submits annual goals, and the Finance Director serves as the DBE officer preparing goals and progress reports.