Town of Shapleigh bids, RFPs and contracts
Shapleigh, MainePop. 3,025 · shapleigh.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 37
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 12
- Contracts
- 714
- 436 vendors
The 30-second brief
37 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Shapleigh's meetings, most in public works and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 20: The board listed a winter maintenance contract amendment for the Southern District in unfinished business and again under signatures. The agenda does not say the amendment was approved, so it is a pending contract administration item. The named district and repeat appearance suggest an existing service relationship that may affect scope or pricing.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Babbling Brook Farm (Oct 2026) and Poppin Bottles for poppin Bottles Catering License Set for Board Consideration (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Shapleigh's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Shapleigh has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Shapleigh buys from, taken from council records. 714 contracts with 436 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Shapleigh.
Questions about Town of Shapleigh
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Shapleigh?
Town of Shapleigh currently works with 436 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 14 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 Shapleigh?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Shapleigh include Town of Shapleigh — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Shapleigh — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Shapleigh — 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 Shapleigh publish RFPs?
Town of Shapleigh publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 12 solicitations from Town of Shapleigh. 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 Shapleigh?
At Town of Shapleigh, 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 Administration, Planning Board, Forest Trustees, Library, and Parks & Recreation. 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 14 decision-makers at Town of Shapleigh.
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What does Town of Shapleigh spend the most on?
Based on 821 tracked contracts, Town of Shapleigh spends most on Capital Projects (300), Public Works (241), Public Safety (122), Environmental Services (90), and Grants (68). Contract types include OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, 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 Shapleigh's current vendors?
Town of Shapleigh currently works with vendors including BABBLING BROOK FARM, POPPIN BOTTLES, GRAY FARMS, POPPING BOTTLES, LOCAL 130, ATLANTIC RECYCLING, WAKITA ELECTRIC, 30 EMERY MILLS LLC, and AUGER, ANDREW. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, 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 Shapleigh working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Town of Shapleigh is actively discussing: Town of Shapleigh — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Shapleigh — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Shapleigh — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Shapleigh Select Board Meeting: Budget, Contracts, and Community Planning, and Shapleigh Select Board Meeting: Fire Policy, Road Maintenance, Budget 2026. 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 Shapleigh have?
Town of Shapleigh currently has 12 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (300), Public Works (241), and Public Safety (122). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.