Construction of a bridge replacement, including steel pile foundations, a 22' span precast concrete rigid frame bridge, raising and widening of the approaches, traffic control, site restoration and ancillary work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
183933
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
12,094
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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:Only pursue if the need is truly unique operational equipment unavailable competitively; requires department sponsor, policy waiver, and Board of Selectmen approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Wells
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed several development projects, including a site plan application for a tent and recreation vehicle park, which was deemed complete with a public hearing scheduled. The board also received a final subdivision application for a major residential cluster subdivision, for which a public hearing was scheduled, and a subdivision application for a major subdivision consisting of five lots, upon which no action was taken due to a lack of representation. Additionally, the board held a workshop regarding short-term rental ordinances and received a notification regarding a notice of default for a subdivision project.
Wells Emergency Medical Board of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding the board's legal rights and duties, pending or contemplated litigation, and settlement offers. Following the conclusion of the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
Staff Review Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type:
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Wells.
The Town of Wells posts bids, RFPs, solicitations, and award results on its Bid Postings page: https://www.wellstown.org/bids.aspx (CivicEngage). Sealed bids are submitted to the Office of the Town Manager at 208 Sanford Road, Wells, ME.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Wells?
The Town Manager's Office handles day-to-day procurement for the Town of Wells under the oversight of the Selectboard (Board of Selectmen). Contact the Town Manager's Office at 208 Sanford Road, Wells, ME or 207-646-5113 for procurement inquiries.
Meeting mention
The meetings of the Staff Review Committee involved reviewing several development projects, including the Brookside Farm II subdivision amendment, Harborside Condominium site plan application, Merriland Farm Cafe site plan amendment, and Atlantic Pines Golf Club site plan amendment. Discussions focused on site plan compliance, subdivision amendments, parking requirements, landscaping, and the review of findings of fact and decisions for project approvals. The committee addressed various site plan details such as easement creation, retaining wall relocation, and the addition of restaurant and accessory structures, ensuring adherence to zoning and municipal standards.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Wells meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.