The Town of Marion is seeking bids to replace its sewage pump station. Work includes a new raised electrical building, buried wet well and valve vault, extensions to the existing gravity sewer and force main, off-site ARV replacement, and site improvements such as grading, planting, seeding, and fencing. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on December 2, 2026.
Replacement of sewage pump station, including new raised electrical building, buried wet well and valve vault, extension of existing gravity sewer and force main, off-site ARV replacement, and installation of site features including grading, plantings, seeding, fencing, etc.
Buyer Attributes
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Census ID
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204631
Population
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5,366
Procurement Difficulty Score
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62 / 100
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Deprioritize; little to no evidence of use—only pursue if truly unique and defensible.
Coops:Although not commonly used, ask if they can purchase via MA OSD statewide contracts (COMMBUYS) or activate Sourcewell/OMNIA/MAPC to avoid a full bid.
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Town of Marion, MA. No public evidence of sole source awards; deprioritize this path. If attempted, expect strict justification and approvals. Pivot quickly to cooperative purchasing or a formal bid.
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No evidence the town actively uses coops today, though it is enrolled with Sourcewell; treat usage as dormant. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Marion
Marion Select Board Water/Sewer Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items including the logistics for an upcoming road race for Old Rochester Regional High School, conducted a lottery to determine the membership of the 175th Anniversary Committee, and reviewed and approved a water/sewer abatement request. The board also addressed various administrative and operational matters such as the approval of the Town Clerk job description, funding for a solar project at the Department of Public Works building, and the reappointment of a police officer. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on open space property swaps for a shared-use path, issuance of special one-day alcohol licenses, and updates regarding municipal projects and grants.
Marion Conservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed a site visit concerning vegetation clearing and potential resource area violations. A public hearing was held regarding a request for determination of applicability for a bridge replacement project, resulting in a negative determination issuance. The commission conducted a year-end budget review, assessing expenditures for site inspection supplies and training, and discussed future budget adjustments. The Conservation Agent provided a brief report with no significant updates.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Marion.
The Town of Marion posts bids, RFPs, and bid results on its Bids & RFPs page (https://www.marionma.gov/161/Bids-RFPs), which links to the CivicEngage Bid Postings platform. Vendors and the public can subscribe to E-Alerts on the portal for email or text notifications of new postings.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Marion?
Vendors register by creating a Website Account on the Town of Marion CivicEngage portal (https://www.marionma.gov/Bids.aspx). Accounts let vendors save form progress, manage notification subscriptions, and receive E-Alerts by email or text when new bids and RFPs are posted.
Does the Town of Marion use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B §22 authorizes cooperative purchasing between public procurement units; the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) maintains Statewide Contracts available to cities and towns, which apply to the Town of Marion.
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Marion Marine Resources Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed a report from the Financial Review Working Group covering budget recommendations and expenditures. The meeting included discussions on managing Waterways expenses, assessing town contributions, and strategies for revenue generation, specifically regarding proposed increases to mooring fees. The commission also reviewed comparative data on mooring fees in other Massachusetts harbors and investigated funding models for Waterways programs through municipal general funds.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Marion meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Marion?
The Town of Marion follows Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B (the Uniform Procurement Act) for municipal procurements; vendors can consult Chapter 30B, the Town's codified bylaws on eCode360, and procurement guidance from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General for standard terms and support.