This Invitation for Bid is an on-call flooring contract issued by the Town of Westwood, MA, for installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial-grade flooring across multiple government facilities. The contract is open-ended and will place awarded vendors on a call-out list for task orders rather than a single fixed-quantity award. The solicitation opened 2026-03-24 and the close date is listed as TBD; interested vendors must retrieve bid documents and submission instructions from the Town of Westwood procurement page.
The Town of Westwood's Procurement and Veteran's Services departments are soliciting vendors to provide comprehensive street-sweeping services. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under the reference number DPW-26-Q-019. The opportunity includes specific attachments for wages and bid tabs and remains open for submissions as of April 2026.
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Fire Station 1 Operations & Maintenance (OPM) for the Town of Westwood, MA. The solicitation includes equipment, supplies, maintenance services, and programmatic documentation, with two addenda already posted. The RFQ opened on March 18, 2026, and remains active as the close date is currently listed as TBD.
Sole Source:Do not pursue; under MGL c.30B and no evidence of >$35,000 sole source, expect formal competition.
Coops:Frequently procures through OSD Statewide Contracts via COMMBUYS, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners; 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 Westwood (MA) adheres to MGL c.30B with strict competitive bidding. There is no evidence of sole source awards over $35,000—deprioritize this path and focus on formal IFBs/RFPs issued on the Town’s procurement portal. Notable thresholds cited: approximately $10,000 requires three quotes; at $35,000 and above, a formal sealed bid is expected. Do not invest resources attempting to craft a sole source justification.
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No evidence the Town currently uses cooperative purchasing to bypass competitive bidding; do not lead with coops. If your offering sits on a state contract, cite it within your competitive bid to streamline evaluation and ensure compliance. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Westwood
FS1 Advisory And Community Engagement Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the FS1 project, focusing on infrastructure investment for the fire department. Discussions included project milestones such as recent budget approvals and the upcoming special town meeting. The committee addressed technical concerns regarding stormwater management, soil compaction, and groundwater table levels at the project site, detailing how engineering plans aim to improve site drainage and mitigate flooding issues for neighboring properties.
Westwood Select Board Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including an update on the FS1 project which will be presented at an upcoming special town meeting and on the November ballot. Key updates were provided regarding the closeout of the fiscal year, which showed strong performance and property tax collection, along with certified free cash figures. The board adopted a new town counsel access policy, signed a letter of support urging the restoration of acute care hospital services at Norwood Hospital, and celebrated the town receiving the 2026 Mass Save Impact Award for leadership in energy efficiency.
Westwood Planning Board And Conservation Commission Joint Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Westwood.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Westwood?
The Town of Westwood Procurement Department manages purchasing; the department page lists a Chief Procurement Officer and a Procurement Officer authorized under Massachusetts law to purchase supplies for the Town and all departments. Contact names and phone/email details for procurement leadership are published on the procurement page.
Where does Town of Westwood post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Westwood posts solicitations, bid documents, and RFPs on its Procurement Requests / Bids & Proposals pages on townhall.westwood.ma.us; those pages host active and past solicitations with documents, RFP numbers, titles, and statuses for vendor download.
What products and services does Town of Westwood procure?
The Town of Westwood routinely procures supplies, professional services, equipment, public works (construction/repair), and building construction and design services. The Procurement Department page lists these municipal categories and guides vendors on category-specific solicitations and requirements.
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Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board and commission held a joint pre-application discussion regarding the proposed Fire Station 1 project. The discussion focused on the project's site selection at the former Deerfield School property, including site surveys and wetland delineation, adjustments to the site plan to minimize wetland impact and retain field space, improved emergency vehicle access, and addressing neighborhood feedback regarding traffic and parking for the library and recreational facilities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Does Town of Westwood use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Westwood is eligible to use the Commonwealth’s Statewide Contracts for municipal purchases. The Procurement page confirms municipalities may purchase under Statewide Contracts, allowing vendors on those state contracts to sell to the Town without a separate local solicitation.
What procurement requirements does Town of Westwood publish for vendors?
Town of Westwood requires compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws for public works, notes DCAM certification thresholds for certain building contracts, and incorporates MBE/WBE goals on state-assisted projects; solicitation documents specify insurance, bonds, and other contract-specific requirements.
How does Town of Westwood approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town of Westwood Procurement Department administers purchasing; the Chief Procurement Officer and Procurement Officer are authorized under Massachusetts law to execute or approve purchases for the Town and its departments and may review or deny requests not compliant with law or Town policy.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Westwood?
Town of Westwood publishes procurement rules and standard contract terms on its Procurement Department page and the Town Financial Policies page; these pages cite applicable Massachusetts statutes, purchasing thresholds, and the Town’s purchasing procedures for vendors and departments.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Westwood use?
Town of Westwood requires incorporation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) goals into design and construction procurement for projects receiving Commonwealth/state assistance and coordinates with the State Office of Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise for those requirements.
