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Hampden County bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest pre-RFP
Oct 20, 2026
18 days ago
Pre-RFPs
10
5 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
1
None open now
Contracts
48
30 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

10 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Hampden County's meetings, most in professional services and communications. The latest, from Oct 20: County Seeking Reliable Municipal Tax Bill Printing and Mailing Services.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Public Works.

How they buy

Latest awards: Fire Department Building Committee for fire Department Building OPM contract awarded for $426K ($426,000, Oct 2025) and Hampden Discount Liquors Inc (Oct 2025).

10 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 20

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Hampden County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Hampden County has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Hampden County buys from, taken from council records. 48 contracts with 30 vendors.

FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING COMMITTEEFire Department Building OPM contract awarded for $426K · Oct 27$426,000
HAMPDEN DISCOUNT LIQUORS INCHearing Scheduled on Hampden Discount Liquors License Transfer · Oct 14Undisclosed
POLICE CHIEFPolice Chief contract on Hampden meeting agenda · Aug 4UndisclosedMV5Energy audits to start in August · Jul 21UndisclosedMV5MV5 to perform energy audits in August · Jul 21Undisclosed

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Hampden County.

Questions about Hampden County

How do I become an approved vendor for Hampden County?

Hampden County currently works with 30 vendors across contract types including Service, OTHER, Contract, Energy Audits, and Employment. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 6 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

How do I win a contract with Hampden County?

Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Hampden County include Hampden Selectboard Meeting: Infrastructure, School Funding, and Contracts, Hampden Selectboard Meeting: Tax Classification & Union Contract Strategy, and Hampden Fire Department Building Committee to Finalize Project Manager RFQ, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.

Where does Hampden County publish RFPs?

Hampden County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Hampden County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Environmental Services, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Hampden County?

At Hampden County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Hampden County Superior Court — Clerk's Office, Parks & Recreation, Police, Community Development, and Human Services. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 6 decision-makers at Hampden County.

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What does Hampden County spend the most on?

Based on 572 tracked contracts, Hampden County spends most on Capital Projects (363), Environmental Services (73), Public Works (62), Recreation & Community Services (42), and Grants (32). Contract types include Service, OTHER, Contract, Energy Audits, and Employment. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Hampden County's current vendors?

Hampden County currently works with vendors including FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING COMMITTEE, HAMPDEN DISCOUNT LIQUORS INC, POLICE CHIEF, MV5, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, SCOTT TROMBLY, CHIEF TROMBLY, and PUBLIC SAFETY CONSULTANTS. These vendors span contract types like Service, OTHER, Contract, Energy Audits, and Employment. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Hampden County working on?

Based on 19 tracked meetings, Hampden County is actively discussing: Hampden Selectboard Meeting: Infrastructure, School Funding, and Contracts, Hampden Selectboard Meeting: Tax Classification & Union Contract Strategy, Hampden Fire Department Building Committee to Finalize Project Manager RFQ, Hampden Selectboard Meeting Summary: August 12, 2025 - Key Initiatives, and Hampden Selectboard Meeting: National Grid Petition, FY25 Transfers. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.

How many active solicitations does Hampden County have?

Hampden County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (363), Environmental Services (73), and Public Works (62). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.

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