Town of Salem bids, RFPs and contracts
Salem, New HampshirePop. 31,868 · salemnh.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 173
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 354
- Contracts
- 1,016
- 449 vendors
The 30-second brief
173 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Salem's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and transportation. The latest, from Oct 20: At its October 20, 2026 meeting, Salem reviewed site redevelopment plans for Fire Station No. 3 at 170 Lawrence Road. The package shows a 9,600 SF proposed fire station with demolition, grading, drainage, utility, and landscape work. The project is still in planning/permit-document form, so the commercial signal is the future build and related site work. Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. and The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc. are the design team.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: MANCHESTER for salem Budget Cites Higher Water Costs From Manchester (Oct 2026) and GRAVITY for salem Finance Committee Uses Gravity Financial Software (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Salem's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Salem has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Salem buys from, taken from council records. 1,016 contracts with 449 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Salem.
Questions about Town of Salem
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Salem?
Town of Salem currently works with 449 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 195 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 Salem?
Small purchases under NH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Salem include Town of Salem — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Salem — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Salem — 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 Salem publish RFPs?
Town of Salem publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 354 solicitations from Town of Salem. 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 Salem?
At Town of Salem, 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 Recreation Advisory Committee, Town Council, Information Technology, City Manager, and City Clerk. 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 195 decision-makers at Town of Salem.
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What does Town of Salem spend the most on?
Based on 2,811 tracked contracts, Town of Salem spends most on Capital Projects (1,846), Public Works (382), Grants (240), Environmental Services (184), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (159). Contract types include UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Salem's current vendors?
Town of Salem currently works with vendors including MANCHESTER, GRAVITY, DELTA DENTAL, AT&T, VERIZON, CART, MRI, GLSD, OPENGOV, and SALEM CAREGIVERS. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_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 Salem working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Town of Salem is actively discussing: Town of Salem — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Salem — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Salem — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Planning Board Meeting: Autozone, Church, Restaurant Site Plan Reviews, and Planning Board Approves Identity LLC Site Plan with Conditions. 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 Salem have?
Town of Salem currently has 354 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,846), Public Works (382), and Grants (240). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NH's state portal, and other sources.