Town of Dartmouth bids, RFPs and contracts
Dartmouth, MassachusettsPop. 34,367 · town.dartmouth.ma.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 26
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 77
- Contracts
- 186
- 141 vendors
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26 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Dartmouth's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and professional services. The latest, from Oct 21: Hazard Mitigation Plan update workshop and consulting services.
Infrastructure & Maintenance leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Buzzards Bay Coalition for committee Recommends $1 Million Conservation Commitment ($1,000,000 CPA funding commitment; total conservation purchase estimated at $2,000,000, Sep 2026) and Tnt Gravestone Solution for joseph Daveis Cemetery Repairs Payment Approved ($11,000, Aug 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Dartmouth's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Dartmouth has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Dartmouth buys from, taken from council records. 186 contracts with 141 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Dartmouth.
Questions about Town of Dartmouth
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Dartmouth?
Town of Dartmouth currently works with 141 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 107 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 Dartmouth?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Dartmouth include Town of Dartmouth — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Dartmouth — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Dartmouth Conservation Commission: Approvals, Transitions, and Planning, 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 Dartmouth publish RFPs?
Town of Dartmouth publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 77 solicitations from Town of Dartmouth. The most active RFP sectors are Infrastructure & Maintenance, Professional Services, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Dartmouth?
At Town of Dartmouth, 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 Finance, Information Technology, Public Works > Water & Sewer Division, Public Works, and Health. 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 107 decision-makers at Town of Dartmouth.
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What does Town of Dartmouth spend the most on?
Based on 42 tracked contracts, Town of Dartmouth spends most on Infrastructure & Maintenance (11), Professional Services (11), Environmental Services (7), Parks & Recreation (7), and Grants (6). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Dartmouth's current vendors?
Town of Dartmouth currently works with vendors including BUZZARDS BAY COALITION, TNT GRAVESTONE SOLUTION, THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC, PIONEER MOORING & DOCK LLC, FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL LCL, COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL INC, GAGNE, MICHAEL, DAIN, TORPY, LE RAY, WIEST & GARNER, PC, NICHE ENGINEERING, and NITSCH ENGINEERING. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. 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 Dartmouth working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, Town of Dartmouth is actively discussing: Town of Dartmouth — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Dartmouth — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Dartmouth Conservation Commission: Approvals, Transitions, and Planning, Dartmouth Board of Public Works Meeting: Rates, Construction, & Planning, and Dartmouth Library Trustees Meeting: FY27 Budget & Asbestos Removal. 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 Dartmouth have?
Town of Dartmouth currently has 77 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Infrastructure & Maintenance (11), Professional Services (11), and Environmental Services (7). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.