The Town of Raymond seeks a qualified planning consultant to update its 2009 Open Space Plan in light of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Consultants must email the town manager to obtain the RFP package and register to receive addenda. Written questions are due October 15, 2026, and sealed proposals are due October 30, 2026, at the Raymond Town Office.
The Town of Raymond seeks qualifications from architects, engineers, and facility assessment consultants to help plan a community center in the current Jordan-Small Middle School building. The study will assess space needs and the building’s physical condition and provide preliminary cost estimates for capital planning. Selection is qualifications-based, and firms must request the RFQ package from the town manager.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166203
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,670
Procurement Hell 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.
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:Do not pursue; pivot to a coop or a straightforward competitive bid instead.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and GPCOG; 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 Raymond, ME:No evidence of sole source awards in public records. Deprioritize this path; instead use a cooperative or direct competitive bid to align with town practice. Practical note: The Town Manager is the key decision-maker and holds broad approval authority (no specific dollar thresholds cited).
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Raymond has used cooperative purchasing (memberships with Sourcewell and GPCOG; documented use of GPCOG for savings). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Raymond
Town of Raymond Comprehensive Plan 2025-2035
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
The Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Raymond outlines a strategic direction to preserve its rural character, natural resources, and small-town quality of life, while addressing future needs. Key pillars include building community resilience, protecting natural and water resources, investing in road and traffic improvements, promoting walking and biking, and strengthening the sense of community. The plan aims to guide decision-making for the next 10 to 20 years, focusing on balancing conservation with thoughtful development in housing, transportation, and economic sectors.
Town of Raymond Economic Development Task Force Final Report
Date: May 1, 2014Type: Strategic Plan
This report details the findings and recommendations of the Town of Raymond's Economic Development Task Force. Its primary purpose is to identify potential improvements to attract new businesses, retain existing ones, and foster economic growth while preserving the town's quality of life. Key recommendations include establishing an Economic Development Advocate position and a Business Advocacy Advisory Board, promoting networking and educational opportunities for businesses, actively branding Raymond as business-friendly, and updating the Comprehensive Plan to support these goals.
Raymond Compensation Study Committee Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Raymond.
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Chris HansonAssistant Code Officer/Building Inspector
Where does the Town of Raymond post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Raymond posts bids, RFPs, and solicitation notices on its official website, https://www.raymondmaine.gov. The Town Manager's 'Employment, Bids, & Civic Engagement' page and the News/document uploads contain postings; sealed proposals are delivered to the Town Manager's office at 401 Webbs Mills Road.
What procurement requirements does the Town of Raymond publish for vendors?
The Town of Raymond's Legal Services RFP requires vendors to carry professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim. Vendors must review each solicitation for additional required forms, certifications, and submission terms that vary by procurement.
How does the Town of Raymond approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract awards are approved by the Select Board; the Office of the Town Manager issues solicitations and receives sealed proposals. Professional services awards require an executed contract approved by the Select Board, per the Legal Services RFP and elected-boards materials.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Sep 17, 2013Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting focused on the review of job descriptions and duties for Town of Raymond employees as part of a compensation study. Key discussions involved setting a presentation timeline for findings, agreeing that mid-October was reasonable, and considering how to compare data against other towns, specifically utilizing data from North Yarmouth and the pending Cumberland County study. Concerns were raised regarding the timeline alignment with budget work commencement. A detailed comparison of job responsibilities, staffing levels, and compensation structures between Raymond and North Yarmouth was presented, noting differences such as North Yarmouth's combined Town Clerk/Finance Director duties and reliance on contracted videography and external dispatch services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Raymond meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Raymond?
Town of Raymond procurement and purchasing rules are published in its ordinances and Select Board bylaws on the Official Documents & Links page. Vendors can consult 'All Ordinances – One Document' and the Miscellaneous Ordinances for finance, purchasing, and contract-administration provisions.