Marple Township is soliciting proposals for architectural and engineering services for interior renovations at the Marple Township Library at 227 S. Sproul Road, Broomall, Pennsylvania. The project is funded in part by Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. Bids are due November 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and the solicitation was open as of October 17, 2026.
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112180
Population
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24,323
Procurement Difficulty Score
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63 / 100
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Township of Marple, PA:No evidence of sole source usage. Purchases over $23,800 require a formal, public competitive bid. Deprioritize sole source; focus on discovery and influencing bid specifications ahead of the solicitation.
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There is no evidence that Township of Marple uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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MARPLE TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES BARGAINING Unit at Township of Marple
Effective: Jan 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement is a collective bargaining agreement between The Township of Marple and the Marple Township Employees Bargaining Unit, effective from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026. Its purpose is to promote harmonious relationships and establish procedures for resolving disputes and ensuring orderly service. Key provisions cover recognition of the bargaining unit, management rights, strike/lockout pledge, unit security, non-discrimination, stewards, visitation, seniority, layoffs, temporary assignments, snow event policy, holidays, vacations, sick leave, leaves of absence, compensatory time, insurance (life, accident, disability, medical), grievance and arbitration procedures, discharge and disciplinary action, labor management committee, successors in interest, legality, pension and retirement plans, wages (including annual increases and seniority adjustments), work week, overtime, shift differential, educational benefits, random drug testing, and job postings.
Fraternal Order of Police, Delaware County Lodge #27 at Township of Marple
Effective: Jan 1, 2013Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Agreement between the Fraternal Order of Police, Delaware County Lodge #27 and Marple Township effective from January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2016, concerning the terms and conditions of employment for police officers of Marple Township. Key provisions include wage increases, medical opt-out options, pension benefits, and other terms related to employment conditions.
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Township Of Marple Board Of Commissioners Work Session And Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a swearing-in ceremony for a police sergeant, staff reports covering financial disbursements for July 2026, public works projects, engineering updates, and police department activity. The Board adopted Ordinance #2026-4 regarding police department amendments and Resolution #11030 for the emergency replacement of irrigation pumps at Paxon Hollow Country Club. Additionally, the Board approved code waivers for driveway modifications, awarded a municipal salt contract, ratified a school joint purchasing fuel bid, and authorized special event/sign waivers for local church and fire company events.
The session included an update regarding a scheduled presentation for a subdivision and land development plan at 0 Cedar Grove Road, which was officially continued to a future date.
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for Township of Marple?
The Township of Marple Board of Commissioners oversees procurement contracts, while the Township Manager and departmental staff handle day-to-day purchasing administration. The township’s Board and Staff Directory pages list the Township Manager and department contacts for vendor inquiries and purchasing responsibilities.
Where does Township of Marple post bids and RFPs?
Township of Marple posts public bids, RFPs, and other solicitations on its official Bids page (marpletwp.com/Bids.aspx). Vendors should check that page and the Document Center for posted solicitations and download solicitation documents directly from listed bid notices.
What products and services does Township of Marple procure?
Township of Marple publicly solicits consultants, service providers, contractors, and suppliers via its Business/Bids pages. These categories commonly include professional services, construction and maintenance work, materials, and general goods; vendors should review each solicitation for specific scopes.
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The meeting addressed the reorganization of commission leadership, resulting in the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair. The commission reviewed and approved a lot line change application for the Lawrence Park Partnership to facilitate parking expansion and stormwater management. Additionally, the session included an introduction and preliminary discussion on proposed zoning ordinance amendments concerning data centers, smoke shops, and kennels, with unanimous recommendations made to adopt changes for smoke shops and kennels.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Does Township of Marple use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Township of Marple has used Pennsylvania COSTARS cooperative contracts; Board meeting minutes reference a COSTARS contractor number. Vendors can consult Board minutes for the referenced contractor number and specific cooperative purchasing approvals.
What procurement requirements does Township of Marple publish for vendors?
Township of Marple publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements with each posted bid. For example, an Invitation for Bids in the Document Center requires bids to be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond; vendors must review each solicitation for required bonds, insurance, and forms.
How does Township of Marple approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Township of Marple Board of Commissioners approves and records procurement contracts and awards in Board agendas and minutes. Vendors can review the Agenda Center and published meeting minutes for official approval actions, contract authorizations, and related resolutions.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Township of Marple?
Procurement terms, standard solicitation documents, and submission instructions are published on Township of Marple’s Document Center and Bids/Business pages. Invitation for Bids PDFs and similar solicitation materials contain the governing procurement terms and required vendor forms for each procurement.