What products and services does the Town of Kingston procure?

The Town of Kingston procures products and services for departments such as Public Works (Recycling and Disposal, Streets, Trees & Parks, Wastewater/Sewer, Water) and engages independent consultants, attorneys, and engineers as described in the Town Bylaws and department pages.

How does the Town of Kingston approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Board of Selectmen and the Town Administrator (as Chief Procurement Officer) authorize procurement contracts for the Town of Kingston under the Town Bylaws; spending officers must provide purchase orders and personal service requisitions to the Town Accountant, and the Board selects independent consultants, attorneys, and engineers.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Kingston?

Procurement policy for the Town of Kingston is established in the Town General Bylaws (notably Chapter 4 Articles 5 and 11 and Chapter 14 Article 1), which incorporate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and MGL Chapter 30 §39M for public works procurement.

Town of Kingston

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Kingston, MA
Country:: US

Town of Kingston RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Disposal of liquid sludge from the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Open
Aug 24, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
The Town of Kingston is seeking sealed bids for the removal, transportation, and disposal of liquid sludge from its Wastewater Treatment Facility at 8 Cranberry Road. Bid documents are available on or after August 24, 2026 by email request, and sealed bids must be submitted to Scott Lambiase, Town Administrator, at Kingston Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Kingston, MA 02364, marked “Liquid Sludge.” The posting requires 5% bid security and states that bids are due at 2:00 pm on Wednesday September 23, 2026, when they will be publicly opened.
Grays Beach Basketball and Tennis Courts Reconstruction RFP
Open
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Grays beach basketball and tennis courts reconstruction.

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Census ID
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166550
Employee FTE
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252
Population
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14,548
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
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How to Sell to Town of Kingston

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Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
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- Town of Kingston, MA maintains strict competitive bidding with no evidence of sole source awards above $50,000. Deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing to avoid a formal, high-friction bid process.
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- Town of Kingston uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed use of BuyBoard) and this is the recommended route for low-friction, compliant buys. 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 Kingston

Kingston 300th Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed funding and fundraising activities, including recent receipts from vendors and merchandise sales, as well as expense authorizations for services like music, DJ, and police details. Updates were provided on the progress of various events, including the 300th Proclamation, the upcoming parade logistics and planning, the Olde Home Day planning, and the Historic House/Cemetery Tour. Additionally, marketing efforts through social media, interviews, and flyers were reviewed, and a preliminary discussion was held regarding the committee's financial legacy.
Kingston Affordable Housing Trust Meeting Minutes
Date: Mar 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the status of the May Avenue proposal appeal and the Forest Street proposal currently before the Planning Board. Discussions also covered potential zoning changes for upcoming town meetings, the classification and status of Pottle Street properties regarding unpaid taxes, and a planned warrant article to update bylaws concerning property tax takings. Additionally, the trust planned for future research into guidelines for funding housing proposals.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Kingston.

Paul L. ArmstrongADA Coordinator

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Rhondalee LarsonAssistant to Finance Director / Town Accountant

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Kingston?

The Town Administrator serves as the Chief Procurement Officer for the Town of Kingston, and the Board of Selectmen share contracting authority under the Town Bylaws (Chapter 4, Articles 5 and 11) consistent with MGL Chapter 30B. Contracts are authorized by the Board or the CPO per the bylaws.

Where does the Town of Kingston post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Kingston posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page and also publishes solicitations on the Commonwealth's COMMBUYS portal. Vendors can request bid documents via bids@kingstonma.gov and subscribe to CivicEngage "Notify Me" alerts for new notices.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Kingston?

Vendors obtain Town of Kingston bid documents and submit proposals by emailing bids@kingstonma.gov, via the Town Bids page, or through the Commonwealth COMMBUYS portal when solicitations are posted there. COMMBUYS vendor registration requires business legal name, address, contact email, and tax identification.

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