Town of Paris bids, RFPs and contracts
MainePop. 5,409 · parismaine.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 23 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 42
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 220
- 124 vendors
The 30-second brief
42 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Paris's meetings, most in public safety and public works. The latest, from Oct 14: The town manager reported that the Select Board and Highway Foreman did not approve either proposed road plan for Pine St to Main St because the layouts were not feasible for truck traffic and lane removal. The town attorney recommended hiring a consultant for the road plan, sidewalk plan, building plan review, and soil testing. This is an open planning signal for outside engineering or consulting help, with no vendor selected yet.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Oxford County Soil & Water for oxford County Soil And Water To Review School Site Plan (Oct 2026) and Ninja Sushi Asian Bistro for liquor License Renewal Requested by Ninja Sushi Bistro (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Paris's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Paris has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Paris buys from, taken from council records. 220 contracts with 124 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Paris.
Questions about Town of Paris
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Paris?
Town of Paris currently works with 124 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 13 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 Paris?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Paris include Town of Paris — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Paris — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Paris — 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 Paris publish RFPs?
Town of Paris publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Town of Paris. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Paris?
At Town of Paris, 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 Code Enforcement / Planning, Select Board, Administration, and Town Clerk’s Office. 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 13 decision-makers at Town of Paris.
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What does Town of Paris spend the most on?
Based on 472 tracked contracts, Town of Paris spends most on Capital Projects (270), Public Works (91), Administration & Finance (54), Public Safety (31), and Recreation & Community Services (26). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Paris's current vendors?
Town of Paris currently works with vendors including OXFORD COUNTY SOIL & WATER, NINJA SUSHI ASIAN BISTRO, GREENWOOD EMERGENCY VEHICLES NORTH, NPSW, STEPHENS MEMORIAL, GWI, and MODEM WAVES. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, and FACILITIES. 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 Paris working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Town of Paris is actively discussing: Town of Paris — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Paris — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Paris — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Paris Selectmen Meeting: Liquor License, Highway Director, Economic Dev, and Paris Selectmen Meeting: Snowblower Purchase, Tractor Sale, Warrants. 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 Paris have?
Town of Paris currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (270), Public Works (91), and Administration & Finance (54). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.