Municipal Auditor; Municipal Bond Counsel; Municipal Engineer (including providing engineering services such as preparing plans, specifications and bidding documents for public bids, applying for and administering grants and other municipal related engineering services); Municipal Labor Counsel; Municipal Prosecutor; Municipal Public Defender; Township Attorney; Conflict Attorney, Township Physician/Medical Services; Health Insurance Broker; Planning Board Attorney; Zoning Board Attorney; Planning Board Planner; Tax Appraisal Services; Tax Appeal Attorney; Zoning Board Planner; Planning Board Engineer; Zoning Board Engineer; Professional Grant Writing Services; Township Planner, Afordable Housing/Fair Share Element Planner; Redevelopment Attorney, Afordable Housing Administrative Agent, Afordable Housing Attorney, Redevelopment Area Financial Analyst, Township Risk Manager/Consultant and Bond Counsel for Redevelopment.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194423
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
150
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
25,437
Procurement Difficulty 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 ~$17,500, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Township of Scotch Plains, NJ. No evidence of routine sole source awards—deprioritize in favor of cooperative contracts. No specific sole source dollar threshold cited. Note: The Township’s low competitive bidding threshold (~$17,500) can trigger formal processes if not using a coop, making sole source attempts lengthy and unlikely to succeed.
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The Township has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell and BuyBoard) to accelerate buys. 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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Township of Scotch Plains Contracts
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County of Union at Township of Scotch Plains
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Shared Services Agreement between the Township of Scotch Plains and the County of Union for the operation and management of the Shady Rest Golf Course. Effective January 1, 2025, and running until December 31, 2027, the agreement stipulates a monthly management fee of $6,750.00, with a total not to exceed $243,000.00 for the entire term. The County will provide services through its agent, Kemper Sports Management, LLC (KSM). The document also includes several purchase orders for monthly payments, all referencing this main agreement.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Township of Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains Town Council Business Meeting
Date: Apr 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a business meeting where they conducted the oath of office for a promoted police sergeant. The meeting featured several proclamations, including the designation of National Autism Acceptance Month, Building Safety Month, and National Donate Life Month. Additionally, the council reviewed the department's role in public safety, community relations initiatives such as the blue envelope program, and received a report regarding construction value in the township.
Scotch Plains Township Council Business Meeting
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed several ordinances, including the approval of a special use permit for a FIFA World Cup viewing party and parking regulations on Martine Avenue, Kevin Road, Black Birch Road, and Manito Avenue to improve traffic safety and address student pickup and drop-off concerns. Additionally, an ordinance increasing density in accordance with the fourth round housing element was adopted. The manager's report included updates on downtown revitalization plans, improvements to the Korean War Memorial, banner installation, brush pickup completion, and the announcement of summer operating hours.
Scotch Plains Town Council Business Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Township of Scotch Plains.
CJ
Chris JessenBuilding Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Subcode
Where does Township of Scotch Plains post bids, RFQs, and RFPs?
The Township of Scotch Plains posts solicitations, Notices of Intent to Award, and Notices of Award on its official Bids/RFQs/RFPs page on the township website. Vendors can download solicitation documents, follow submission instructions, and view published award notices from that page.
What products and services does Township of Scotch Plains procure?
The Township of Scotch Plains awards professional services under a 'Fair and Open' method and posts municipal goods and services solicitations on its Bids/RFQs/RFPs page. Vendors can review legal notices and solicitations on those pages for recurring procurement categories and professional-service engagement guidance.
What procurement requirements does Township of Scotch Plains publish for vendors?
Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
Competitor contract data and source files
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Date: May 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Town Council meeting included several presentations and proclamations, most notably declaring May as ALS Awareness Month and recognizing the winner of the 2026 Student Essay Contest. The council also conducted a ceremony to honor members of the Police Department with letters of appreciation, letters of accommodation, and unit citation awards for their service and actions taken during the 2025 calendar year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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The Township of Scotch Plains requires bidders to submit a valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and publishes solicitation-specific required forms on its Bids/RFQs/RFPs page. Vendors should review each solicitation packet for additional documents, insurance or bonding requirements, and submission instructions.
How does Township of Scotch Plains announce procurement contract awards?
The Township of Scotch Plains publishes Notices of Intent to Award and Notices of Contract Award on its Bids/RFQs/RFPs and Legal Notices pages and issues 'Fair and Open' notices for professional-service awards. Vendors can monitor those official pages for posted award decisions and announcements.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and bidder instructions for Township of Scotch Plains?
The Township of Scotch Plains posts bidding instructions, bidder requirements, and procurement guidance on its Bids/RFQs/RFPs page and the Notice to Bidders and Legal Notices pages. The Notice to Bidders specifically lists required submission documents such as the New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.
