Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Needham.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Dec 1, 2026
27DPW140B On-Call Electrical Services. IFB will be available 11/5/2026 at 500 Dedham Ave. Needham, MA 02492 and online at https://www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Dec 1, 2026
On-Call Electrical Services.
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
On-Call Carpentry Services.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
204629
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
600
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
32,897
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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These purchasing programs appear in Town of Needham's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Procurement Difficulty Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Needham
The meeting covered updates on the MAPC Arts and Cultural working group, web page improvements including a newsletter sign-up and murals page, the status of a postcard mailing initiative, planning for a ceremony involving Tiger Akoshi and its logistical coordination, project sponsorships, organizing an annual Charles River cleanup event, and a review of newsletter engagement statistics and distribution efforts.
The meeting focused on reviewing and voting on several Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) cases and extending appointments for a housing plan working group. The Board discussed significant proposed zoning bylaw reforms, specifically regarding the liberalization of ADU regulations and the by-right allowance for three-car garages to streamline zoning processes. Additionally, the Board conducted a public hearing concerning a major project site plan special permit application at 100-110 West Street, which the petitioner ultimately withdrew with plans to resubmit in the near future.
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Needham.
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The committee discussed pedestrian safety concerns on Hillside Avenue, specifically regarding vehicles parking on the sidewalk and berm, which creates hazards for pedestrians. The board evaluated potential deterrent solutions, including the installation of signs, poles, or stanchions to prevent illegal parking. A motion was passed to task the Department of Public Works with installing signs or poles to physically deter parking on the berm. Additionally, the committee began a discussion regarding traffic calming measures on Union Street.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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