Seeking the services of a qualified "owner's project manager" OPM to provide project management services for the pre-design, design, development/construction documentation/bidding phase, construction and post construction phase of the new highway facility buildings and renovation of the former police station.
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106155
Population
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10,927
Procurement Hell Score
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70 / 100
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Town of Hanson, MA. No evidence of sole source awards. The town closely follows M.G.L. c. 30B and its bylaws, making non-competitive awards highly unlikely. Practical note: Deprioritize this path. If attempted, expect rigorous justification that only one source exists and internal approvals; otherwise pivot to a cooperative or a formal bid. Formal bidding typically applies at $50,000.
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Hanson has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell), indicating acceptance of coops for 30B-compliant buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Hanson
Hanson Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a continued public hearing regarding a special permit and site plan application for a mixed-use development project at 808 West Washington Street, ultimately voting to continue the hearing. Board business included the endorsement of a decision regarding Union Park Street, the approval of an invoice for engineering services, and a motion to designate the Planning Board as the authority for commercial and retail site plan approvals, pending necessary zoning amendments. Additionally, the board set a date for their next meeting and reviewed an enforcement order issued by the Conservation Commission regarding property violations at 269 Lakeside Road.
Hanson Planning Board Planning Board Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed two proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The first amendment focused on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), incorporating clarifications to definitions, implementing restrictions on short-term rentals to promote permanent housing, and updating dimensional requirements. The second amendment involved the establishment of consolidated permitting procedures for small clean energy facilities infrastructure to comply with state regulations, including the designation of a town liaison to manage the application process.
Hanson Select Board Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Hanson.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Hanson?
The Town Administrator’s office manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Hanson and posts procurement notices on the Town Administrator pages at hanson-ma.gov. Departmental contacts and the Town Hall directory list responsible staff and contact points for procurement matters.
Where does the Town of Hanson post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Hanson posts bids, RFPs, and bid results on its 'Procurement and Bids' page in the Town Administrator section at hanson-ma.gov; individual solicitations and supporting documents are published as separate pages linked from that landing page.
What procurement requirements does the Town of Hanson publish for vendors?
Solicitations posted on the Town of Hanson 'Procurement and Bids' page include solicitation-specific boilerplate and required forms; vendors must review each posted RFP or bid package to find exact insurance, bonding, and form requirements listed in that solicitation.
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a review of various town committee vacancies and upcoming community events, such as Hanson Day and a special town meeting. A detailed discussion took place regarding the Plymouth County Advisory Board's recent hiring decisions and the impact on county government integrity. The board held a wage and personnel meeting to discuss and approve updates to the classification and compensation bylaws, including adjustments to hourly rates for several administrative positions and inspection fees to ensure market competitiveness. Finally, the board conducted a search and interviewed a candidate for the position of Building Commissioner.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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How does the Town of Hanson approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town Administrator’s office is the published home for procurement postings and contract notices for the Town of Hanson on hanson-ma.gov; contact the Town Administrator or Town Hall contacts listed on the site to confirm award approvals and signature authority.