What products and services does the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea procure?

The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea commonly procures professional services, construction-related work, and municipal goods and services, as reflected by solicitations for consultants, contractors, and service providers on the Town Bids pages.

Does the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea posts some solicitations on the Commonwealth COMMBUYS portal; vendors should check COMMBUYS and each solicitation for any use of state contracts, cooperative purchasing agreements, or piggyback vehicles.

What procurement requirements does the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea publish for vendors?

The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea directs vendors to review each solicitation's bid documents and posted addenda for project-specific requirements; those solicitation documents specify required insurance, bonding, licenses, certifications, and submission instructions when applicable.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea?

Vendors can find procurement rules and standard solicitation terms in the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea Bylaws & Regulations index and on the Town Bids pages; review those locations and individual solicitations for applicable purchasing rules and award procedures.

Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Manchester By The Sea, MA
Country:: US

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Manchester Harbor Improvement Projects
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Work includes approx 17 EA 16" steel pipe piles; 48,715 CY mechanical dredging and offshore disposal.

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183914
Employee FTE
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69
Population
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5,475
Procurement Hell Score
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65 / 100
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65 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and pivot immediately to coops.
- Coops: Lead with cooperative purchasing via the Town’s existing Sourcewell membership; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea (MA). There is no evidence of sole source awards above the competitive threshold (2014–2025). Treat sole source as non-viable and pivot to cooperative purchasing. Note: A low $50,000 bidding threshold triggers formal competition, making sole source high-friction.
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Cooperatives
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- The Town uses cooperative purchasing today—confirmed Sourcewell participating agency and participates in MVPC regional bids. 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea

Manchester-by-the-Sea Master Plan 2019-2027
Date: Dec 1, 2019Type: Strategic Plan
This Comprehensive Master Plan for Manchester-by-the-Sea provides a guiding framework for the town's future direction, aiming to embody its unique character, beauty, and resilience by 2027. The plan outlines strategies across key areas: fiscally responsible governance, preservation and management of natural resources (including open spaces, harbor, shoreline, and beaches), fostering balanced and diverse housing options, strengthening the local economy, creating walkable neighborhoods, cultivating a dynamic downtown, and sustaining an exceptional public school system. It includes specific recommendations for managing existing assets, guiding future growth, and developing public infrastructure and facilities.
Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea Housing Production Plan 2020-2024
Date: Nov 24, 2020Type: Strategic Plan
This Housing Production Plan outlines a roadmap for the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to address a widening housing affordability gap and guide future residential development. The plan prioritizes the production of rental housing for seniors and families with lower incomes, followed by the creation of new ownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers. It also emphasizes integrating handicapped accessibility and supportive services into new developments, aiming to increase housing diversity and meet state affordability goals.

Key Contacts

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Paul OrlandoBuilding Inspector

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Mark A. McCoyChief of Police

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea?

Procurement and purchasing are managed by the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea municipal government (Town Hall); the Town Bylaws & Regulations index documents municipal contracting and purchasing authority.

Where does the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea posts public bids and RFPs on the Town's Bids pages and lists some solicitations on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal; vendors should monitor both for postings and addenda.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea?

Vendors register through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS supplier portal for solicitations posted there; vendors should also monitor the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea Bids pages for Town-posted opportunities and solicitation-specific registration instructions.

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