The Township of Waterford is seeking bids for its 2025 Roads Program, solicitation 26-07. The work covers completion of the project in accordance with the plans and specifications, including the necessary labor, materials, equipment, services, cleanup, and replacement of defective work; bonds are required. Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170273
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,562
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 about $53,000, use sole source only if a true unique-provider case exists and the Township agrees; otherwise deprioritize.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and New Jersey State Contracts; 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 Waterford has no clear, routine sole source path in practice. The competitive bidding threshold is about $53,000; above this, sole source is unlikely without stringent justification and approvals. Practical notes:
Treat sole source as a last resort; expect formal justification and governing body sign-off if attempted.
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The Township actively uses cooperative purchasing and has explicitly authorized OMNIA Partners and New Jersey State Contracts (2024). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Township of Waterford
Township Of Waterford Township Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed various municipal operations, including the employment of new utility and tax collectors, and the appointment of counsel for litigation. Key approvals included payments for road programs, acceptance of resignations, and the authorization of various police officer appointments. The committee also discussed becoming a 'Film Ready' municipality, a draft letter regarding the Wharton Forest fire safety plan, and received updates from the township engineer regarding capital items, drainage remediation, and roadwork intersections.
Waterford Township Committee Special Meeting
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee accepted the resignation of a committeeperson and declared the seat vacant, subsequently appointing a successor to fill the unexpired term. Additionally, the committee passed a resolution to appoint a Zoning Official. The session also included public and committee member comments regarding insurance claims related to battery-induced fires and information regarding online farmland assessments.
Joint Land Use Board of Waterford Township Regular Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Township of Waterford.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Township of Waterford?
Procurement and purchasing for the Township of Waterford are managed directly by the Township: the Mayor and Waterford Township Committee are the awarding authority, the Finance Department handles day-to-day purchasing, and the Township Clerk's Office receives and publicly opens bids.
Where does Township of Waterford post bids and RFPs?
The Township of Waterford posts solicitations on its official RFPs & Bids page and via the BidNet Direct portal (New Jersey Purchasing Group). Advertisements also appear in the Courier-Post, and RFP documents can be downloaded or obtained from the Township Clerk's Office at the municipal address.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Township of Waterford?
Vendors register for Township of Waterford electronic solicitations through the New Jersey Purchasing Group on BidNet Direct; paper bid packages are available from the Township Clerk's Office or waterfordtwp.org. All bidders must meet New Jersey Business Registration and applicable Affirmative Action requirements before award.
Date: May 18, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The board continued the public hearing for a conditional use and site plan application regarding a proposed cannabis cultivation facility, reviewing testimony on odor mitigation, water usage, and site access. The board reviewed and supported proposed ordinances regarding cannabis business conditional uses and land use development amendments, determining they were consistent with the Township Master Plan. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions memorializing the approval of a minor subdivision and a preliminary major site plan for a housing development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Township of Waterford meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does Township of Waterford procure?
The Township of Waterford routinely procures municipal professional services (Solicitor, Engineer, Auditor, conflict counsel), affordable-housing and grant consulting, public works construction services, and surplus asset disposition. These durable categories are publicly solicited through the Township's RFPs & Bids page each year.
What procurement requirements does Township of Waterford publish for vendors?
Township of Waterford requires compliance with state statutes and local ordinances including the fair-and-open law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.), New Jersey Business Registration Act (P.L. 2004 c.57), NJ Affirmative Action rules, and the Township's Pay-to-Play Ordinance (2017-4). Solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, and licensing are listed in each RFP package.
How does Township of Waterford approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Mayor and Waterford Township Committee serve as the awarding authority and make formal awards by order of the Mayor and Township Committee; a Qualified Purchasing Agent may award contracts within statutory bid thresholds. Bid receipt and public opening occur at the Township Clerk's Office; committee meetings formalize awards.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Township of Waterford?
Procurement policies and purchasing procedures for the Township of Waterford are published in the Township Code on eCode360 (Purchasing Procedures, Article I). The statutory framework and Pay-to-Play ordinances are referenced there; standard terms, thresholds, and required forms are included in individual RFP packages.