The work includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, excavation, septic system components, connections, testing, cleanup, and site restoration necessary to provide a complete and operable septic system serving the police animal kennel and one bathroom. The design calls for a 300-gallon-per-day system and includes a 1,250-gallon septic tank, distribution box, and pipe-and-stone leaching field, along with associated site work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
130748
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,828
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,001, use sole source.
Coops:Ask if they’ll consider pre-competed options like Sourcewell to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Pelham, NH rarely uses sole source above the $25,001 threshold. Deprioritize this path. Redirect efforts to educating the department on using the town’s existing Sourcewell option or prepare a comprehensive response for a formal competitive bid.
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There is no evidence the Town of Pelham actively uses cooperative purchasing today (despite a confirmed Sourcewell membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Pelham
Pelham Public School Board Special Emergency Meeting
Date: Nov 21, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a recommendation to pivot to remote learning across the district starting at the end of November for a period of two weeks due to the pandemic. Key discussion topics included staffing capacity constraints, the potential impact on families needing child care, protocols for maintaining school buildings during the pivot, and ongoing support for special education services on a case-by-case basis. The board deliberated on the duration of the remote pivot, weighing the benefits of predictability against the possibility of returning to in-school instruction.
Pelham School Board School Board Meeting
Date: Feb 21, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The Pelham School Board received a presentation regarding the implementation of cross-content Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at the local high school. The discussion highlighted how these communities encourage collaboration across different subject areas, allowing teachers to share instructional strategies and improve student engagement. Practical examples of this collaboration were provided, showcasing student-led projects that integrated graphic design, manufacturing, and marketing principles. The board expressed support for the initiative and engaged in a dialogue about the potential for expanding this collaborative framework across other academic disciplines.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Pelham.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Pelham?
The Town of Pelham Board of Selectmen (or its designated representative) oversees procurement and holds final award and contract signatory authority under the Town Procurement Policy. Department heads are delegated day‑to‑day purchasing authority up to thresholds documented in the policy.
Where does the Town of Pelham post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Pelham posts public bids, RFPs, and contract opportunities on its official bid portal (CivicEngage) at https://www.pelhamweb.com/bids.aspx. Vendors can create a website account and subscribe with the 'Notify Me®' feature to receive email or text alerts.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Pelham?
Vendors register by creating a website account on the Town of Pelham bid portal (https://www.pelhamweb.com/bids.aspx) and subscribing to 'Notify Me®' for solicitation alerts. For state contracting, New Hampshire’s DAS maintains an Online Vendor Registration for state-level opportunities.
Pelham School Board Board Meeting
Date: Feb 21, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting centered on a presentation by students regarding their charity lemonade stand, which has raised significant funds for various local organizations. A key discussion topic was the students' proposal to donate a custom-made 'friendship bench' to the elementary school playground to foster a culture of belonging and inclusion. The board unanimously voted to accept this generous gift, which included the cost of the bench and its installation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the Town of Pelham procure?
The Town of Pelham routinely procures goods, services, equipment, vehicles, and construction/public‑works contracts for buildings and infrastructure. Department heads manage delegated purchases within policy thresholds; larger projects follow competitive solicitation procedures described in the Procurement Policy.
Does the Town of Pelham use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Pelham Procurement Policy permits cooperative purchasing and allows use of published state or other cooperative bids in lieu of written quotes for certain purchases. State Department of Administrative Services bids and cooperative contracts may be accepted under the Town’s policy provisions.
What procurement requirements does the Town of Pelham publish for vendors?
The Town of Pelham Procurement Policy authorizes requiring performance bonds, insurance, and vendor prequalification where necessary to protect the Town. The policy also permits debarment or suspension for unethical practices or contract noncompliance; specific solicitations list exact requirements.
How does the Town of Pelham approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town of Pelham Board of Selectmen (or its designee) makes final award decisions and must sign all written contracts per the Procurement Policy. Purchases over $25,000 require formal competitive bidding with public advertisement and sealed bids or proposals.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Pelham?
The Town of Pelham publishes procurement policies, bid thresholds, and standard contract terms in the Town of Pelham Procurement Policy (Office of the Selectmen) PDF. It documents thresholds: ≤$10,000 department heads; $10,000–$25,000 three written quotes; >$25,000 formal competitive bidding.
