Town of Franklin bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Aug 7, 2025
- 15 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 10
- None open now
- Contracts
- 212
- 139 vendors
- Decision makers
- 1
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: National Grid for national Grid seeks approval for utility pole installation (Aug 2025) and Narragansett Engineering for narragansett Engineering works on residential building plan (Jun 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Franklin has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Franklin buys from, taken from council records. 212 contracts with 139 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Franklin.
Questions about Town of Franklin
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Franklin?
Town of Franklin currently works with 139 vendors across contract types including Utility Services, Engineering Services, Site Engineering, Review, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1 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 Franklin?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Franklin include National Grid Pole Petition Hearing: Spring St. Utility Upgrades, 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 Franklin publish RFPs?
Town of Franklin publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from Town of Franklin. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Franklin?
At Town of Franklin, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Frenchman Bay Shellfish. 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 1 decision-makers at Town of Franklin.
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What does Town of Franklin spend the most on?
Based on 257 tracked contracts, Town of Franklin spends most on Capital Projects (147), Public Works (51), Grants (25), Environmental Services (23), and Public Services (11). Contract types include Utility Services, Engineering Services, Site Engineering, Review, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Franklin's current vendors?
Town of Franklin currently works with vendors including NATIONAL GRID, NARRAGANSETT ENGINEERING, PARE CORPORATION, BETA GROUP, MARTINS RIDGE, DUSTIN YOUNG, DEP, NORTHERN LIGHT AMBULANCE, VERSANT, and MMA WORKERS COMP INSURANCE. These vendors span contract types like Utility Services, Engineering Services, Site Engineering, Review, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Franklin working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, Town of Franklin is actively discussing: National Grid Pole Petition Hearing: Spring St. Utility Upgrades. 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 Franklin have?
Town of Franklin currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (147), Public Works (51), and Grants (25). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.