The Town of Hadley is soliciting custodial services for two school buildings. The procurement is an open-market janitorial-services solicitation, not a grant. Responses are due October 30, 2026.
The Town of Hadley is soliciting custodial services for two school buildings. The procurement is an open-market janitorial-services solicitation, not a grant. Responses are due October 30, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166513
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
87.6
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,213
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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:Deprioritized under MGL 30B—pursue competitive route.
Coops:Frequently procures through OSD Statewide Contracts (COMMBUYS), Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. “Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs as future options.”
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Town of Hadley (MA) shows no viable sole source path under MGL Chapter 30B. Over $50,000 requires formal advertised competition (IFB/RFP). For $10,000–$50,000, at least three written quotes are required. Practical takeaway: deprioritize sole source and focus on monitoring the town’s site and COMMBUYS to prepare competitive submissions.
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There is no evidence that the Town of Hadley uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and the buyer can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Hadley
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Transcript
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the potential commissioning of a public art mural for the library. The artist presented their process, including how they research themes, incorporate community feedback, secure funding from banks and cultural councils, and ensure the durability of ceramic tile installations. The board members agreed to visit existing project sites before making a final decision on pursuing an agriculturally themed project at their next meeting.
Select Board Select Board Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed the appointment of a new member to the Housing Authority Board and the review of consent agenda items, including service contracts and event permitting. The Select Board received an introduction of three newly hired firefighter EMTs. Additionally, the Fire Chief provided a quarterly update covering improvements in permit processing efficiency, the transition to electronic record management, and the implementation of new response policies to optimize emergency service operations.
Board Of Health Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Hadley.
David WaskiewiczBuilding Commissioner, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Hadley?
The Select Board is the Town of Hadley's contracting authority, and the Town Administrator handles day-to-day procurement administration; departments report through the Town Administrator to the Select Board. Procurement is executed by the town rather than being delegated to a county or parent entity.
Where does the Town of Hadley post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Hadley posts official bids and RFPs on its Bids and RFPs page maintained by the Office of the Town Administrator. Vendors can request solicitation documents and be added to distribution lists by emailing info@hadleyma.gov; federal filings may also appear on SAM.gov.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Hadley?
Vendors register to receive Town of Hadley bid notices by emailing info@hadleyma.gov with contact and company details to be added to the bid distribution list and to receive solicitation documents for posted opportunities.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Health conducted a public hearing regarding the regulation of synthetically derived cannabinoids, kratom products, and unregulated novel intoxicating products, ultimately voting to prohibit their manufacturing, sale, and distribution. Other topics included an update on the placement of Nalox boxes in town, potential recruitment for board positions, and the installation of sharps disposal receptacles in the public library to ensure safe needle disposal for public and community health.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Hadley meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does the Town of Hadley publish for vendors?
The Town of Hadley publishes vendor rules via Select Board policies, including Hawkers/Peddlers/Transient Vendors regulations, the Purchasing Policy (Policy 89-10-8), Indemnification and Insurance Coverage policies; Massachusetts MGL Chapter 30B also governs municipal procurement thresholds and procedures.
How does the Town of Hadley approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Select Board approves contracts and awards as the town's contracting authority, with procurement administered by the Town Administrator under the Purchasing Policy (Policy 89-10-8). The Finance Director/Treasurer handles payment approvals and advisory committees review capital articles before Annual Town Meeting.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Hadley?
Town of Hadley procurement policies and standard contract terms are published on the Select Board Policies page; the principal purchasing policy is Purchasing Policy (Policy 89-10-8). Related finance, indemnification, insurance, and hawkers/peddlers policies are linked from that page and Chapter 30B guidance.