Procurement of solid waste removal and dumpster services for the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facilities, including regularly scheduled and emergency services for trash and grit.
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Census ID
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183883
Employee FTE
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435.5
Population
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14,291
Procurement Hell Score
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52 / 100
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Sole Source:Only if truly unique with no equal; coordinate with Purchasing to justify.
Coops:Narragansett actively uses cooperative purchasing and piggybacking to move quickly. Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, and other cooperative programs; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Narragansett uses sole source infrequently and only for highly specialized needs (e.g., proprietary police equipment, specific software). Pursue only if your product is genuinely unique and without equal competition. Process: work with the end-user department and the Purchasing Manager, Susan Gallagher (sgallagher@narragansettri.gov), to document the justification. Note: professional services are exempt from bidding and may be a more viable non-competitive route. For all other products, pivot to a cooperative purchasing path.
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Narragansett actively uses cooperative purchasing and piggybacking to bypass its low formal bidding threshold and move quickly. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
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Town of Narragansett Contracts
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OpenGov, Inc. at Town of Narragansett
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is an Order Form from OpenGov Inc. for software services provided to the Town of Narragansett, RI. The contract, identified by Order Form Number OG-00RJ3928, details a subscription for various Permitting & Licensing services, including Building, Fire, Clerk, and Public Works Departments, as well as a MAT/Assessor System & Flags. The services commence on July 1, 2024, and conclude on June 30, 2025. The total annual subscription fee for these services is $21,189.00, payable annually in advance with Net Thirty (30) Days payment terms. The agreement incorporates a Master Agreement and SOW.
OpenGov, Inc. at Town of Narragansett
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is an Order Form from OpenGov Inc. to the Town of Narragansett, RI, for software services including MAT/Assessor System & Flags and various Permitting and Licensing service areas. The contract has a 12-month term, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a total annual fee of $27,898.00. Payment terms are Net 30 Days and billing is prepaid.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Narragansett
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed the Director's upcoming retirement and the anticipated recruitment process for the position. Discussions included updates on facility rentals, the Beach Activity Policy, and approval for pickleball court repairs. The meeting covered beach safety, security procedures, signage, and performance concerns regarding the beach concession company. Additionally, the board planned various community 'shoulder events,' including a kite festival, a movie night, and a casino night, while scheduling future reviews for soccer field conditions and police visibility strategies.
Board Of Canvassers Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 22, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed and certified the local election results for the General Election, covering the Town Council, School Committee, and local bond and preservation referenda. The board also reviewed and approved the annual report. Discussions included feedback on statewide election processes, such as poll pad issues, equipment malfunctions, training improvements for poll workers, and the write-in vote tallying process. Additionally, the board reviewed general election operations, including the suitability of church polling locations, provisional ballot outcomes, and administrative requirements.
Narragansett Town Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Narragansett.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Narragansett?
The Town of Narragansett Purchasing Department manages procurement at the municipal level. The department is responsible for purchasing supplies, equipment, services, and construction; see the Town Purchasing page for department responsibilities and contact information.
Where does Town of Narragansett post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Narragansett posts solicitations on its official Bids page (CivicEngage). Addenda and solicitation-related documents are posted under each bid’s Related Documents on the Bids page; vendors should monitor that page for current solicitations and updates.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Narragansett?
Business licensing for vendors in the Town of Narragansett is processed through the Town’s ViewPoint Online Permitting system. For state-level vendor registration and participation in statewide solicitations, vendors can register via Rhode Island’s Ocean State Procures portal; individual solicitations may include onboarding instructions.
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The meeting included a tribute to community members and a comprehensive update from the town manager covering the comprehensive plan, crosswalk approvals, public works accolades, and critical drought management measures, including water restrictions and groundwater recovery issues. The council reviewed progress on the Narrow River dredging project and bike path design engineering. A detailed performance report for the Scarab Wastewater Treatment Plant was provided, noting full compliance and process improvements. The public forum session included community concerns regarding the application of the town's workplace violence policy and the resignation of the assistant solicitor.
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What products and services does Town of Narragansett procure?
The Town of Narragansett procures supplies, equipment, services, and construction. Vendors can review the Town Purchasing page and posted solicitations to see the specific goods and services sought and the procurement methods the Town employs.
What procurement requirements does Town of Narragansett publish for vendors?
The Town of Narragansett requires vendors to comply with the insurance, bonding, licensing, and submission requirements stated in each solicitation and its Related Documents. The Town purchasing document provides general procurement rules; solicitation packages list required forms and evidence vendors must submit.
How does Town of Narragansett approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town of Narragansett Purchasing Department administers procurements, and contract awards commonly require Town Council review or approval. Vendors should review solicitation award language and Town Council agendas or minutes for the specific approval steps applicable to a contract award.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Narragansett?
The Town of Narragansett publishes its purchasing policy in the Town Document Center. Bid submission instructions, addenda procedures, and standard terms are available on the Town Purchasing and Bids pages and should be consulted for procurement rules.