What products and services does Town of Upton procure?

The Town of Upton procures supplies and services under MGL c.30B and building and construction services under MGL c.149, including supplies, professional and consulting services, building construction and repair, maintenance, and public works categories such as roads, water, sewer, and municipal facility work.

What procurement requirements does Town of Upton publish for vendors?

Vendors must comply with Massachusetts law and the Town of Upton Financial Policies & Procedures Manual: MGL c.30B covers supplies, services, and real property while MGL c.149 governs construction. Written contracts are required over $10,000 and sealed competitive bidding applies for purchases over $35,000; solicitation documents state insurance and bonding requirements.

How does Town of Upton approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Town of Upton follows its Financial Policies & Procedures Manual: $0–$9,999 rely on sound business practices; $10,000–$34,999 require three written quotes and a written contract; purchases over $35,000 require sealed competitive bidding with a public opening and award to the responsive, responsible bidder. The CPO and Town Accountant administer reviews.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Upton?

Vendors can find procurement policies and standard contract terms in the Town of Upton Financial Policies & Procedures Manual and the Procurement Card Policy, both available via the town's Policies & Procedures index; state procurement law (MGL c.30B and c.149) provides the governing framework.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Upton, MA
Country:: US

Town of Upton RFPs

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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Town of Upton OPM Services for Town Hall Renovation Project
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Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
Request for Qualifications for Owner's Project Manager (OPM) services for the Town Hall Renovation Project.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $35,000, use sole source.
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- Town of Upton (MA) shows no evidence of sole source awards and adheres strictly to MGL Chapter 30B. Deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing or open competition. For purchases over $35,000, expect formal competition unless leveraging an eligible cooperative or state contract.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Upton

Economic Development Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on resetting the committee's agenda, with specific discussions around the West Upton Center plan and the future downtown rotary project. The committee discussed the role of staff in assisting with goals and acting as a conduit of information between boards. Additional topics included the town's recent decision to join the Metro West Regional Transit Authority, ongoing zoning bylaw reviews to improve clarity and reduce confusion for developers and investors, and the importance of public outreach for zoning workshops.
Lakes, Ponds & Streams Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting featured a presentation on the Pratt and Mill Pond Management Plan. The discussion covered the current management plan phases, historical background of the ponds, existing watershed characteristics, water quality assessments, and identified concerns regarding temperature, dissolved oxygen levels, and cyanobacteria blooms. Key findings from recent sediment studies were also reviewed, confirming the absence of several contaminants.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Upton?

The Town Manager's office administers procurement for the Town of Upton, with a Chief Procurement Officer overseeing competitive bidding and the Town Accountant managing compliance and payments. Department heads execute purchases within those policies and oversight structures.

Where does Town of Upton post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Upton posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page (https://uptonma.gov/Bids.aspx). Vendors can create an account to subscribe to text or email notifications; some opportunities may also be posted through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts statewide bidding portal.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Upton?

Vendors register for bid notifications by creating an account on the Town of Upton Bid Postings page (https://uptonma.gov/Bids.aspx) to subscribe to text or email alerts. Formal communications and bid document requests are handled by the Town Clerk and Town Manager's offices at Upton Town Hall.

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Town of Upton RFPs

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Town of Upton OPM Services for Town Hall Renovation Project

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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Town of Upton OPM Services for Town Hall Renovation Project

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