Patrick FarrowDeputy Chief
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Town of Hampden
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Hampden.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Hampden, MA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Hampden.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166503
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,960
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Hampden
The board discussed local upgrade approvals for septic systems, a tobacco violation appeal involving the Grog Shoppe, and enforcement actions regarding property maintenance at 358 Main Street. The agenda included the establishment of a 150th celebration committee, approval of the early voting schedule for the upcoming state election, and a change order for the fire station expansion project. Members also reviewed a citizen's petition regarding age eligibility for police officers, discussed regional school district agreements and memorandum of understanding terms, evaluated capital projects for town hall including lighting and septic upgrades, and appointed a temporary water commissioner.
The commission reviewed and acted upon several matters, including issuing a Certificate of Compliance for the Hampden Scantic Valley Water System Improvements Project. An extension request for the Order of Conditions on Lot 0 Stony Hill Road was denied, with instructions for the applicant to return once work begins. Additionally, the commission discussed a site inspection at 530 Glendale, finding no significant violations, and addressed a reported violation involving grass clippings clogging a culvert, for which a warning letter will be sent.
The board discussed the development of an Athletic Field Master Plan, including potential parking lot modifications and a review of vendor quotes. The Director provided updates on yearly expenditure tracking, future planning for tax abatement workers, and various departmental programs such as soccer, basketball registration, and upcoming seasonal events. General topics included the assessment of gym facility repairs, scheduling for basketball and golf simulator activities, financial considerations regarding the spray park, and the status of recent field renovations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Town of Hampden meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Hampden.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
