Town of Barre bids, RFPs and contracts
Barre, VermontPop. 8,001 · barretown.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 3, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 43
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 21
- Contracts
- 1,288
- 747 vendors
The 30-second brief
43 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Barre's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and equipment. The latest, from Nov 3: The selectboard agenda scheduled discussion of a new public works and police shared space facility at its November 3, 2026 meeting. The agenda gives no vendor, design team, cost, or formal action. It is a future facility planning item that was still open on the agenda date. The meeting date was the next decision point.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Vermont Land Trust (Vlt) for barre Town Reviews Vermont Land Trust Conservation Easement (Oct 2026) and Mcgee Ford of Montpelier, Vt for barre Town Approves EMS SUV Purchase From McGee Ford ($35,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Barre's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Barre has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Barre buys from, taken from council records. 1,288 contracts with 747 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Barre.
Questions about Town of Barre
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Barre?
Town of Barre currently works with 747 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 31 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 Town of Barre?
Small purchases under VT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Barre include Town of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Town of Barre publish RFPs?
Town of Barre publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from Town of Barre. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Barre?
At Town of Barre, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 31 decision-makers at Town of Barre.
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What does Town of Barre spend the most on?
Based on 1,107 tracked contracts, Town of Barre spends most on Capital Projects (399), Public Works (303), Public Safety (152), Grants (144), and Equipment (109). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Barre's current vendors?
Town of Barre currently works with vendors including VERMONT LAND TRUST (VLT), MCGEE FORD OF MONTPELIER, VT, MISSION FORWARD LLC, E.J. PRESCOTT, VHB, and HALLSTROM EXCAVATING. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Town of Barre working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Town of Barre is actively discussing: Town of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Barre Town Meeting: Infrastructure, Bids, and Approvals Impacting Business, and Barre Town Selectboard Meeting: Agreements, Bids, and Planning Focus. 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 Town of Barre have?
Town of Barre currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (399), Public Works (303), and Public Safety (152). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VT's state portal, and other sources.