Town of Dedham bids, RFPs and contracts
Dedham, MassachusettsPop. 25,731 · dedham-ma.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 15
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 16
- Contracts
- 1,686
- 797 vendors
The 30-second brief
15 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Dedham's meetings, most in capital projects and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 22: Town Engineer Jason Mammone was scheduled to discuss and vote on acceptance of the Planning Board's report for the layout of Whiting Avenue and Walnut Street. The agenda does not show an award, but it does point to a road layout decision that can lead to design, engineering, or construction follow-on work. The next decision point was the October 22, 2026 meeting.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 16. Latest awards: Dig It Hardscape & Excavation Services LLC for dedham Board to Consider Dig It Drainlayer Approval (Oct 2026) and Verizon New England for town Weighs Verizon Joint Pole Installation (Jul 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Dedham's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Dedham is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Dedham buys from, taken from council records. 1,686 contracts with 797 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Dedham.
Questions about Town of Dedham
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Dedham?
Town of Dedham currently works with 797 vendors across contract types including OTHER, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 69 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 Dedham?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Dedham include Town of Dedham — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Dedham — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Dedham — 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 Dedham publish RFPs?
Town of Dedham publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 51 solicitations from Town of Dedham. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Dedham?
At Town of Dedham, 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 Parks & Recreation, Facilities Management, Health, Senior Services, and City Council. 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 69 decision-makers at Town of Dedham.
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What does Town of Dedham spend the most on?
Based on 1,417 tracked contracts, Town of Dedham spends most on Capital Projects (721), Public Works (353), Public Safety (125), Grants (117), and Budget Planning (101). Contract types include OTHER, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD_SERVICES, 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 Dedham's current vendors?
Town of Dedham currently works with vendors including DIG IT HARDSCAPE & EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC, VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, TOWN OF WESTWOOD, WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROUP INC DBA WHOLE FOODS MARKET, EVERSOURCE ENERGY, GRAVITY CONSTRUCTION INC, DEDHAM SQUARE CIRCLE, DEDHAM SAVINGS, and DEDHAM PERFORMING ARTS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD_SERVICES, 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 Dedham working on?
Based on 5 tracked meetings, Town of Dedham is actively discussing: Town of Dedham — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Dedham — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Dedham — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Dedham Select Board Meeting Summary: Grants, Pavement Program, and More, and Denim Board Discusses Town Facilities Master Plan Initiative. 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 Dedham have?
Town of Dedham currently has 51 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (721), Public Works (353), and Public Safety (125). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.