What products and services does Town of Manchester procure?

The Town of Manchester procures supplies, materials, equipment, and services for municipal operations and specifically identifies responsibility for print and mail room services; durable category and contact information are published on the Purchasing page.

What vendor requirements does Town of Manchester publish for solicitations?

The Town of Manchester publishes required insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance items within each individual solicitation on the BIDS portal; vendors must review every posted solicitation for the specific required forms, terms, and submission instructions linked in that posting.

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

The Town of Manchester Purchasing page provides procurement policy references, including Federal Uniform Guidance procurement standards and a link to the Living Wage Ordinance, along with standard bid terms and links to the Bid Results page for official policy text.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Manchester, CT
Country:: US

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Furnish and Install Inserts for Siphons 1 & 3 At Globe Hollow Water Treatment Facility (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Closes
Nov 17, 2026
Seeking a capable and reliable contractor to replace siphon no. 1 and siphon no. 3. Finished work shall match the repairs already completed on siphon nos. 2 and 4. Sequence may change due to operational needs. Both sedimentation basins that house the siphons will be drained by the town before the start of the work. Siphon no. 1 shall be completed and returned to service first. Siphon no. 3 shall follow. The plant will remain in operation.
Traffic Signal Maintenance (Invitation to Bid)
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Closes
Nov 6, 2026
Traffic signal maintenance. Purpose of this contract is to retain an on-call contractor to install, repair, maintain and troubleshoot traffic control signals, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), intersection control beacons, emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment, traffic control signal battery backup systems, and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) connected infrastructure at various locations. See attached file.
ENGINEERING SERVICES - DRY BROOK CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Closes
Nov 10, 2026
Manchester seeks a qualified professional engineering firm to design replacement of approximately 2,000 linear feet of box culvert in downtown Manchester, where the Dry Brook system experiences recurring flooding. Services include preliminary engineering and design, evaluation of alternatives, public engagement, environmental permitting, bidding assistance, and limited design-related support during construction. This is a professional-services procurement rather than a grant program, and proposals are due November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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161470
Employee FTE
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1,897
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59,773
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62 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $3,000, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and pivot to cooperative channels.
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- Town of Manchester, CT: Sole source is highly restricted and rarely awarded—deprioritize this path. The Town’s very low competitive bidding threshold ($3,000) pushes most buys into formal competition, making sole source impractical.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Manchester

Board of Directors of the Town of Manchester Special Meeting
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Directors held a public hearing regarding the Ordinance Concerning the Preservation of Downtown Manchester. Deliberations involved analyzing options for the ordinance in light of legal rulings and public input concerning downtown development, traffic safety, and the proposed road diet plan. The board debated specific amendments to the ordinance, focusing on the preservation of the Main Street Downtown Corridor, ensuring adequate parking facilities, and maintaining specific roadway dimensions. The meeting concluded with the successful adoption of an amended ordinance addressing these preservation and safety concerns.
Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved plans for the adaptive reuse of the historic mill building at 160 Hartford Road into a residential development, including discussions on historic preservation standards, parking, affordability, and future redevelopment plans for a neighboring property. Additionally, staff reported on amendments to historic zone district regulations, the Preservation Committee provided updates on the awards program, and the Hospitality Committee discussed public engagement efforts. Other communications included reports on demolition delay ordinances, upcoming local history lectures, and announcements regarding property preservation and commission membership.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Manchester?

The Town of Manchester Municipal Purchasing Department manages procurement and purchasing for the town and lists staff contacts, responsibilities, and links to its BIDS and policy pages. It states responsibility for acquiring supplies, materials, equipment, and services used by the Town.

Where does Town of Manchester post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Manchester posts bids and RFPs on its e‑Procurement portal (OpenGov / ProcureNow) and links to that portal from the Purchasing BIDS page; the Purchasing site also maintains a Bid Results page showing outcomes and notices.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Manchester?

Vendors register in the Town of Manchester’s e‑Procurement portal (OpenGov / ProcureNow) by creating a free account via the ProcureNow link on the Town’s BIDS page; vendors receive an activation email and can consult the vendor registration help file linked there.

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Town of Manchester RFPs

Furnish and Install Inserts for Siphons 1 & 3 At Globe Hollow Water Treatment Facility (Request for Proposal)

Traffic Signal Maintenance (Invitation to Bid)

ENGINEERING SERVICES - DRY BROOK CULVERT REPLACEMENT

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Town of Manchester RFPs

Furnish and Install Inserts for Siphons 1 & 3 At Globe Hollow Water Treatment Facility (Request for Proposal)

Traffic Signal Maintenance (Invitation to Bid)

ENGINEERING SERVICES - DRY BROOK CULVERT REPLACEMENT

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