Town of Shutesbury bids, RFPs and contracts
MassachusettsPop. 1,705 · Shutesbury.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 17 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 53
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 175
- 121 vendors
- Decision makers
- 17
The 30-second brief
53 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Shutesbury's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and grants. The latest, from Oct 20: At its May 9, 2026 annual town meeting, the town appropriated $89,000 to purchase part of parcel E-2 from Kestrel Land Trust and fund due diligence for possible affordable housing development on about two acres. About seven acres would be added to South Brook Conservation Area under a conservation restriction. This is a mixed land acquisition and housing planning signal tied to one named seller and a future development question.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Tighe & Bond for shutesbury Reviews Tighe & Bond PFAS Services Costs (Approximately $27,000 for Phase 2 comprehensive assessment, in addition to 6-month status reports; full quoted 6-month and 12-month agreement costs not stated, Sep 2026) and TERRAMOR for terramor Completes South Brook Trail Design Work (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Shutesbury's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Shutesbury buys from, taken from council records. 175 contracts with 121 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Shutesbury.
Questions about Town of Shutesbury
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Shutesbury?
Town of Shutesbury currently works with 121 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, UTILITIES, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 17 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 Shutesbury?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Shutesbury include Energy Committee Meeting: Decarbonization Roadmap & EV Charger Update, M.N. Spear Library Reuse Committee Reviews Building & Future Use Cases, and Shutesbury Finance Committee Reviews FY27 Budget, PFAS Costs & Challenges, 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 Shutesbury publish RFPs?
Town of Shutesbury publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Shutesbury?
At Town of Shutesbury, 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 Town Clerk's Office, Town Clerk, Board of Health, Capital Improvement Planning Committee / Treasurer, 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 17 decision-makers at Town of Shutesbury.
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What does Town of Shutesbury spend the most on?
Based on 465 tracked contracts, Town of Shutesbury spends most on Capital Projects (266), Grants (56), Environmental Services (55), Public Works (50), and Library (38). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, UTILITIES, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Shutesbury's current vendors?
Town of Shutesbury currently works with vendors including TIGHE & BOND, TERRAMOR, COMTANK, CITIZENS, HELLWIG, RYAN, GZA, WESTERN MASS HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING, COLONIAL POWER GROUP (CPG), NATIONAL GRID, and LOCAL POWER LLC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, UTILITIES, and CONSULTING. 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 Shutesbury working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Town of Shutesbury is actively discussing: Energy Committee Meeting: Decarbonization Roadmap & EV Charger Update, M.N. Spear Library Reuse Committee Reviews Building & Future Use Cases, Shutesbury Finance Committee Reviews FY27 Budget, PFAS Costs & Challenges, Shutesbury Zoning Board Reviews Special Permit & Site Plan: August 5, 2025, and Shutesbury Library Committee: Construction Update, Budget & Contractor Review. 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.