Includes the following work: extends the current CR 975 10-foot-wide multi-use trail from south of the Echo Hollow Nature Park parking lot; north towards the intersection of CR 750 and CR 975, from there, the trail will head west along CR 750 terminating approx. 485 LFT east of the CR 750 culvert at Hendricks Creek. The project will cross the entry drive to a parking lot, a service drive, and multiple Town-owned parcels.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
163546
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
374
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
38,574
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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 $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Lead with cooperative purchasing. Town of Plainfield actively uses cooperative purchasing and prefers it for speed and low friction; frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and NASPO ValuePoint, and 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 Plainfield uses sole source rarely and mainly for proprietary technology with clear continuity-of-service needs. Work with the purchasing department to prepare a sole source justification; you can reference the precedent of the $816,822 contract with Utility Associated Inc. Note: The town’s low $25,000 council approval threshold can add steps; for non-unique offerings, pivot to cooperatives to avoid delays.
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Town of Plainfield actively uses cooperative purchasing and prefers it for speed and low friction. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Plainfield
Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing regarding sign variances for a commercial property. Key decisions included denying a request to increase the maximum permitted square footage for the primary building identification sign. The board approved, with a 180-day time limit, a temporary variance to allow fuel price signs on the canopy. Approval was granted for one additional building sign and one additional ground sign, as well as a separate variance to permit a second ground sign on the property lot. Additionally, the board approved the 2027 meeting calendar.
Town of Plainfield, Indiana Comprehensive Plan 2023-2033
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Thrive! Plainfield Comprehensive Plan, launched in 2023 for a ten-year horizon, serves as a strategic roadmap for the Town of Plainfield to guide growth and development. The plan aims to enhance Plainfield's desirability as a premier community by focusing on five key goals: creating attractive and distinctive places, advancing strategic economic growth and prosperity, leveraging and enhancing assets, expanding mobility options and connectivity networks, and building strong and vibrant neighborhoods. It seeks to capitalize on community strengths and opportunities over the next decade.
Plainfield Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Plainfield.
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Nathan ThorneAssistant Town Manager of Administrative Services
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Alan GeansAssistant Town Manager of Community Services
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Plainfield?
The Town Manager is the designated Purchasing Agent for the Town of Plainfield under Town Code § 34.002; the Plainfield Town Council is the governing approval body and the Department of Finance is led by the Town Controller.
Where does the Town of Plainfield post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Plainfield posts public bids and RFPs on its website via the Plainfield Posts page; procurement items and supporting documents also appear in the Town Council Agenda Center.
What products and services does the Town of Plainfield procure?
The Town of Plainfield routinely procures public works (streets, sidewalks, pavement management), utilities, fleet and facilities services, public safety equipment and services (including the Plainfield Fire Territory), and engineering and consulting services for municipal operations.
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved amendments to several allocation areas, including the creation of new allocation areas for the Clover project and Boston Scientific, and the removal or expansion of parcels across various development areas to align with economic development strategies. Additionally, the commission approved a five-year vacant building deduction for Electric Plus, Inc., which plans to consolidate operations and retrofit an industrial facility at 501 Airtech Parkway.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Plainfield meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does the Town of Plainfield use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Plainfield participates in intergovernmental cooperative purchasing under Town Council Resolutions 2019-06 and 2019-07, which authorize cooperative purchasing pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-7-1.
What procurement requirements does the Town of Plainfield publish for vendors?
Town Code § 34.002 requires that purchases between $25,000 and $50,000 include written specifications, comparative costs/prices, and qualifications of known vendors as part of advance Town Council approval. Vendors should review each posted solicitation for required forms, terms, and submission instructions.
How does the Town of Plainfield approve procurement contracts and awards?
Town Code § 34.002 sets approval thresholds: under $25,000 the Purchasing Agent (Town Manager) may approve; $25,000–$50,000 require advance Town Council approval with specifications; $50,000–$150,000 follow Indiana Code 5-22-8-3; over $150,000 require competitive public bidding. Contracts and awards are approved by the Plainfield Town Council during regular meetings.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Plainfield?
Town Code Chapter 34, Section 34.002 and Ordinance 04-2026 contain the Town of Plainfield's purchasing and contracts policies and are published online; vendors can consult these documents for standard terms, purchasing authority, and Council-approved policy language.