Town of Friendship bids, RFPs and contracts
MainePop. 1,159 · friendship.maine.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 13
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 105
- 61 vendors
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13 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Friendship's meetings, most in information technology and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 13: Town Modernizing Municipal Credit Card Processing with InforME.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Library and Public Works.
Latest awards: Casey, Blaine for blaine Casey Submits Library Construction Bid ($756,995.00, Oct 2026) and Fine Home Construction for fine Home Construction Submits Library Bid ($518,815, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Friendship's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Friendship has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Friendship buys from, taken from council records. 105 contracts with 61 vendors.
Questions about Town of Friendship
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Friendship?
Town of Friendship currently works with 61 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Town of Friendship?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Friendship include Town of Friendship — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Friendship — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Friendship — 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 Friendship publish RFPs?
Town of Friendship publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Town of Friendship. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Library, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Friendship?
At Town of Friendship, 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.
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What does Town of Friendship spend the most on?
Based on 181 tracked contracts, Town of Friendship spends most on Capital Projects (82), Library (37), Public Works (28), Grants (18), and Environmental Services (16). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Friendship's current vendors?
Town of Friendship currently works with vendors including CASEY, BLAINE, FINE HOME CONSTRUCTION, EES, OLD NEW ENGLAND, INFORME, and CEM. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. 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 Friendship working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Town of Friendship is actively discussing: Town of Friendship — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Friendship — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Friendship — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Friendship Selectboard Meeting: Wharf Funding and Town Projects Discussed, and Friendship Selectboard: 2026 Budget, Library Expansion, Wharf Funding. 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 Friendship have?
Town of Friendship currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (82), Library (37), and Public Works (28). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.