What products and services does the Town of Nantucket procure?

The Town of Nantucket procures supplies, services, and real property under Massachusetts Chapter 30B. Common procurement categories include public safety, stormwater infrastructure, municipal facilities, IT, coastal resiliency, transportation, and environmental or housing‑related services aligned with the Town Strategic Plan.

Does the Town of Nantucket use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Nantucket posts solicitations on the Commonwealth's COMMBUYS e‑procurement platform administered by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD); OSD statewide contracts are available for cooperative or piggyback use by Massachusetts municipalities.

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

The Town follows Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B (Uniform Procurement Act) and Town Bylaws; vendors can consult Chapter 30B statutory text, OIG procurement guidance, and the Massachusetts Municipal Association Chapter 30B manual for standard procedures and terms.

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

Town of Nantucket RFPs

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IFB - Town-Wide Fire System Monitoring and Maintenance
Open
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 11, 2026
Town-wide fire system monitoring and maintenance.
IFB - 158 Madaket Road & 159 Hummock Pond Road Housing
Open
Aug 13, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Work include includes site preparation, foundation installation, utility installation and connections, reassembly of relocated buildings, decks and railings, construction of new decks, porches, stairs and railings where indicated, new interior framing and finishes, new roofing construction where indicated, new window and door installation where indicated, repairs to the building exterior including air / water barrier, shingles and roofing. The work will also include all site clearing, structural fill, paving, gravel driveways / parking areas, hard scape, loam and seed and plantings as indicated and construction of a new garage building.
IFB - Nobadeer Athletic Fields Improvements Re-Bid
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Sep 9, 2026
The Town of Nantucket invites qualified responders to submit bids for the Nobadeer Athletic Fields Improvements Re-Bid, an open-market invitation for bids. The scope covers all activities required for the fields and site improvements, including construction of a new athletic field, asphalt, and athletic and recreational facility construction services. The COMMBUYS record contains no grant-program designation and shows bid opening/submittals due at 2:00 PM on September 9, 2026.

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Employee FTE
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than about $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OSD Statewide Contracts via COMMBUYS, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and HGACBuy; 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 Nantucket: No evidence of using sole source under M.G.L. c.30B. Deprioritize this path and focus on monitoring and responding to formal competitive bids via the Town’s OpenGov portal. The Town adheres to formal direct bidding for nearly all purchases exceeding about $10,000.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Nantucket

Nantucket Airport Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed several operational and financial matters. Key topics included the installation of washing machines and dryers in the dorms, the procurement of mooring balls for osprey nest mitigation at the runway glide slope, and the retroactive payment for aircraft fuselage repair following a refueling incident. Additionally, the commission reviewed pending contracts and leases, including a catering agreement, a contract amendment for project management, and a contract for a full-scale emergency plan exercise. There was also a debate regarding the indemnity clause and liability coverage in contracts, leading to the decision to hold one contract for further review. The meeting concluded with the election of the Vice Chair and the discussion of grant signing authorization.
Nantucket Historical Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed several key items including the Wallwin multi-use path alignment and the potential conflict of interest regarding Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funding for housing. The Commission voted to write letters of support for a historic rehabilitation tax credit application for 17 North Water Street. Extensive discussion occurred regarding the Coast Guard's proposal for replacing the Station Brandpoint range lights, with the Commission rejecting the current mitigation measures and voting to contact their congressional delegation. Additionally, the Commission reviewed errors in survey forms submitted by East Architects for Brandt Point and Cliffside.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Nantucket?

The Town of Nantucket's Procurement Office administers purchasing; Chief Procurement Officer Brian E. Turbitt and staff manage day-to-day procurement under policy set by the Select Board and oversight from Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson.

Where does the Town of Nantucket post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Nantucket posts bids, RFPs, RFQs, IFBs and awards on its OpenGov e‑Procurement portal and links public Bid and Award postings from the Town Bids page; some solicitations also appear on the Commonwealth's COMMBUYS platform.

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

Vendors register free on the Town of Nantucket OpenGov e‑Procurement portal, activate their account by email, and subscribe to individual bid notifications; the Town also posts some opportunities on COMMBUYS, which has separate vendor registration guidance.

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Town of Nantucket RFPs

IFB - Town-Wide Fire System Monitoring and Maintenance

IFB - 158 Madaket Road & 159 Hummock Pond Road Housing

IFB - Nobadeer Athletic Fields Improvements Re-Bid

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Town of Nantucket RFPs

IFB - Town-Wide Fire System Monitoring and Maintenance

IFB - 158 Madaket Road & 159 Hummock Pond Road Housing

IFB - Nobadeer Athletic Fields Improvements Re-Bid

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