The solicitation seeks design and permitting for the Improving Little Compton Town Commons Resiliency Project. It aims to improve the reliability of the fire-suppression water supply serving the Town Commons and surrounding areas. It focuses on fire protection and environmental improvements associated with Dundery Brook and Ponderosa Pond.
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Census ID
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183882
Population
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3,535
Procurement Difficulty Score
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78 / 100
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source.
Coops:Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can position these programs as another option. There is no evidence the Town has used cooperative purchasing to date.
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Town of Little Compton, RI. There is no evidence of sole source awards or a routine sole source pathway; deprioritize this method. The Town Council serves as the Purchasing Agent. Competitive bidding is triggered at a low $5,000 threshold, and a 5% local vendor preference applies. If an exception is ever considered, expect the Council to require strong justification; otherwise pivot to cooperative or state contract options.
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There is no evidence the Town has used cooperative purchasing to date. You can position these co-ops as another option, and the Town can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Town of Little Compton Contracts
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OpenGov, Inc. at Town of Little Compton
Effective: Mar 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises three Order Forms issued by OpenGov, Inc. to the Town of Little Compton, RI, for Permitting and Licensing software services. The order forms cover distinct periods: March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 (Order Form OG-00822926), July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 (Order Form Q-08274), and July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 (Order Form Q-14406). Each order specifies service areas (Building, Fire, Planning & Zoning) with associated fees and individual period totals. The services range from $2,575.00 (Annual Subscription Total for one period) to $9,816.60 (total for another period).
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Little Compton
Town Council Town Council Meeting
Date: Oct 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda included the authorization of a clerk pro tem and the extension of the interim town administrator's contract. The council held an extensive discussion on the recruitment process for a permanent town administrator, highlighting challenges related to salary competitiveness and the local housing market. Consequently, the council voted to continue current recruitment efforts while also pursuing the hiring of an interim administrator and exploring the engagement of professional search firms to broaden the candidate pool.
Town Council Town Council Meeting
Date: Oct 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed the status of the annual audit and the finance director's report, noting that detailed documents would be provided at the next meeting. Updates were provided regarding the search for a town administrator. The council appointed two trustees to the Little Compton Free Public Library for three-year terms. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Little Compton Community Center lease, specifically addressing the division of maintenance and utility responsibilities between the town and the community center, and the impact of the lease on fundraising efforts for building renovations.
Town Council Town Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Little Compton.
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Dean SimmonsBuilding Inspector and Zoning Official
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Little Compton?
The Town of Little Compton's procurement and purchasing are administered by the Town Administrator under the oversight of the five‑member Town Council per the Home Rule Charter; the Council President serves as chief executive and the Town Administrator handles day-to-day operations.
Where does Town of Little Compton post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Little Compton posts public bids and RFPs on the Rhode Island Purchasing Group portal hosted by BidNet Direct; vendors should monitor and sign up for alerts on the Town's Little Compton BidNet page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Little Compton?
Vendors register for Town of Little Compton opportunities through the Rhode Island Purchasing Group portal on BidNet Direct; a no‑cost 'Limited Access' registration option provides automatic email notifications when matching bid opportunities are posted on the Little Compton page.
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Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting centered on scheduling a public hearing for a proposed farm accessory use zoning ordinance. Key discussions included the procedural history of ordinance drafts, the role of the Planning Board in reviewing amendments, and the legal necessity of holding a public hearing to ensure due process. Council members deliberated on the potential for conflicts of interest for those with relevant property ownership and entertained questions from the public regarding noise control and the overall zoning petition process.
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How does Town of Little Compton approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town of Little Compton's five‑member Town Council approves contract awards and accepts bid results at its regular meetings under the Home Rule Charter; the Town Administrator provides administrative procurement oversight and presents award recommendations to the Council.