Town of Calais bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 37
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 756
- 345 vendors
The 30-second brief
37 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Calais's meetings, most in administration & finance and transportation. The latest, from Oct 19: At its October 19, 2026 meeting, the selectboard discussed the Bliss Pond Road culvert replacement. The culvert was overwhelmed by the 2023 and 2024 floods and was replaced in 2023 with a same-sized culvert, but a hydraulic study said it should be upgraded. The town received a State Structures Grant award in 2024, but the local match was not budgeted and the grant expired. Toby will contact the state stream alteration permit officer about alternatives given the town's funding constraints.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Cambridge Consulting Group for calais Authorizes Cambridge EMS Consulting Engagement (Oct 2026) and CVRPC for calais Considers CVRPC Resource for Store Parking Planning (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Calais's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Calais has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Calais buys from, taken from council records. 756 contracts with 345 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Calais.
Questions about Town of Calais
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Calais?
Town of Calais currently works with 345 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Town of Calais?
Small purchases under VT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Calais include Town of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Calais — 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 Calais publish RFPs?
Town of Calais publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Town of Calais. 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 Calais?
At Town of Calais, 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 Zoning Office, Highway Department, and Administration. 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 Town of Calais.
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What does Town of Calais spend the most on?
Based on 1,433 tracked contracts, Town of Calais spends most on Capital Projects (859), Public Works (244), Grants (204), Environmental Services (69), and Information Technology (57). Contract types include CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, 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 Calais's current vendors?
Town of Calais currently works with vendors including CAMBRIDGE CONSULTING GROUP, CVRPC, RBTECH, COMMUNITY NURSE CONNECTIONS (CNC), CIONAODHA, MEADOW MAC, NEK/CV FIBER, JOHNSON PAVING, and COMCAST. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, 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 Calais working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, Town of Calais is actively discussing: Town of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Calais Selectboard Meeting: Budget, Road Projects, and Staffing Discussion, and Calais Selectboard Meeting: FY25 Audit, Budget, Truck Purchase Approved. 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 Calais have?
Town of Calais currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (859), Public Works (244), and Grants (204). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VT's state portal, and other sources.