Town of Jay bids, RFPs and contracts
MainePop. 4,639 · jay-maine.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 15
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 315
- 222 vendors
The 30-second brief
15 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Jay's meetings, most in public safety and grants. The latest, from Oct 26: Select Board Scheduled Action on Highway Safety Grant Award.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Bernstein Shur for bernstein Shur to Advise Jay on Solar TIF (Oct 2026) and Tibbetts Law for tibbetts Law to Discuss Solar Project TIF Structure (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Jay's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Jay has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Jay buys from, taken from council records. 315 contracts with 222 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Jay.
Questions about Town of Jay
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Jay?
Town of Jay currently works with 222 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 23 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 Jay?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Jay include Town of Jay — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Jay — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Jay — 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 Jay publish RFPs?
Town of Jay publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Town of Jay. 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 Jay?
At Town of Jay, 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 Police, Fire, Building & Inspections, and Finance. 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 23 decision-makers at Town of Jay.
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What does Town of Jay spend the most on?
Based on 518 tracked contracts, Town of Jay spends most on Capital Projects (237), Public Works (145), Grants (64), Public Safety (41), and Environmental Services (31). Contract types include LEGAL, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Jay's current vendors?
Town of Jay currently works with vendors including BERNSTEIN SHUR, TIBBETTS LAW, BACKWOODS EATERY & TAVERN, A MAURAIS & SON INC, MY DAD’S PLACE LLC, LANE-DUBE POST #33, AMVETS, WALDEN RENEWABLES, MY DAD’S PLACE, WALDEN RENEWABLE ENERGY, and MY DAD'S PLACE. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and FOOD_SERVICES. 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 Jay working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, Town of Jay is actively discussing: Town of Jay — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Jay — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Jay — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Jay Select Board Meeting: Waste Bids, Wages, and Mobile Home Ordinance, and Jay Selectboard Examines Mobile Home Rent Control Options; Hires Attorney. 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 Jay have?
Town of Jay currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (237), Public Works (145), and Grants (64). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.