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

Active opportunities open for bidding

Purchase of Mobile Office Trailer (modular Unit) (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Closes
Oct 7, 2026
Purchase of mobile office trailer (modular unit).
Nantucket Pier Repairs & Improvements RFP
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
Various improvements and repairs at the town pier.
Designer Selection for the Design & Renovation of Two Municipal Administration Facilities (Request For Qualification)
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026
Provide professional services for the design and renovation of two (2) municipal administration facilities.

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Census ID
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183915
Employee FTE
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300
Population
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14,758
Procurement Hell Score
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60 / 100
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How to Sell to Town of Nantucket

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Procurement Hell Score
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60 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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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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Cooperatives
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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.

Key Contacts

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Preston HarimonAirport Manager

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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

Purchase of Mobile Office Trailer (modular Unit) (Request for Proposal)

Nantucket Pier Repairs & Improvements RFP

Designer Selection for the Design & Renovation of Two Municipal Administration Facilities (Request For Qualification)

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Town of Nantucket RFPs

Purchase of Mobile Office Trailer (modular Unit) (Request for Proposal)

Nantucket Pier Repairs & Improvements RFP

Designer Selection for the Design & Renovation of Two Municipal Administration Facilities (Request For Qualification)

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Nantucket Airport Commission Meeting

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Town of Nantucket RFPs

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