Pursuant to Chapter 30B, Section 15 of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 30B, S15), the Town of Westborough, Westborough Town Hall, 34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581 ("the Town") invites the submission of bids in an online auction to dispose of the following surplus vehicle: 2016 Ford LF5H7 ambulance. Please see attached legal ad for auction information.
Pursuant to Chapter 30B, Section 15 of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 30B, s15), the Town of Westborough, Westborough Town Hall, 34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581 ("the Town") invites the submission of bids in an online auction to dispose of the following surplus vehicle: Vehicle information: Year: 2016 Make: Ford Model: Life F5H7 VIN: 1FDUF5HT8GED02043 Miles: 159,194 Hours: 7,977 engine hours/3,124 idle hours Transmission: Automatic 6 speed GVWR: F550 18,000 lbs. Condition: This vehicle runs and drives. The item will be listed on Municibid.com as item number 86739537, beginning on 11/04/2026 at 11:30 A.M. and ending at 9:00 A.M. on 11/23/2026. Bids may NOT be placed directly with the Town but must be processed through the auction website.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners – Public Sector; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Westborough (MA) follows M.G.L. c.30B with a standard $50,000 formal bidding threshold. There is no evidence of sole source awards above $50,000—deprioritize this path and focus on a compelling open-market bid via BidNet Direct.
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Westborough has used cooperative purchasing on a limited basis; treat as secondary to a formal bid. 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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Westborough
Westborough Economic Development Committee Meeting
Date: Nov 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed several key items, including the review of business assistance grant applications for Circles of Joy and Chacha and Beans, focusing on project eligibility and funding requirements. Additionally, the committee deliberated on a letter to the select board regarding a single tax rate and reviewed updates on planning for future committee awards.
Westborough Zoning Board Of Appeals Public Hearing
Date: Nov 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened to conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal of a zoning determination involving a proposed drone delivery operation. The Building Commissioner issued a letter withdrawing and vacating a previous determination that had categorized the use of drones at the facility as an accessory use. Given this withdrawal and the applicant's request to withdraw their site plan review application, the board granted a continuance of the hearing.
Westborough Cultural Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
Key Contacts
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Where does Town of Westborough post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Westborough posts public bids, RFPs, solicitations, and bid results on BidNet, with notices and links published on the Town of Westborough Bid Postings (Bids) page for vendor access and reference.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Westborough?
Vendors access and register for Town of Westborough solicitations through the BidNet posting channel; the Town of Westborough Bids page also offers a free CivicPlus 'Notify Me' subscription for email and text alerts of new postings.
What products and services does Town of Westborough procure?
The Town of Westborough Purchasing Department procures supplies, services, real property, surplus equipment, public works construction, building construction/renovations, and design projects under applicable Massachusetts procurement law and Town purchasing procedures.
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The Council reviewed the Open Forum Policy and discussed the Public Art Committee's projects, including an Art Walk event and a mural project. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to planning for the upcoming Porchfest event, covering marketing materials, volunteer schedules, parking management, and coordination with various town departments and local businesses. Additionally, the Council discussed the grant application window, the allocation of funds, and the need for a community input survey.
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Does Town of Westborough use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Westborough encourages use of cooperative buying vehicles, including State Contracts, MHEC contracts, MAPC contracts and other purchasing cooperatives, and may procure from Massachusetts Statewide Contracts administered by the Operational Services Division.
How does Town of Westborough approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town of Westborough's centralized Purchasing Office in the Finance Department administers purchases; contract awards and related approvals are made by the Select Board in accordance with the Select Board Contract Approval Policy.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Westborough?
Vendors can find Town of Westborough procurement policies on the Select Board Policies page, the Town Bylaws page, and the Purchasing Department page; state procurement law references (e.g., M.G.L. Chapter 30B) and the Chapter 30B manual are authoritative references.
