Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Marblehead.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Seeking proposals from interested parties to ground lease or purchase and redevelop the property for housing purposes.
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Jul 27, 2027
The Town of Marblehead is seeking vendors to provide recreational programming through an open-market solicitation, not a grant program. The programming may include arts, sports, games, outdoor activities, education, and community celebrations across summer, winter/spring, and fall/winter seasons, with multiple contracts anticipated. Services will be performed in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and vendors must comply with M.G.L. c.30B.
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Jul 27, 2027
The Town of Marblehead is seeking vendors to provide recreational programming through an open-market solicitation, not a grant program. The programming may include arts, sports, games, outdoor activities, education, and community celebrations across summer, winter/spring, and fall/winter seasons, with multiple contracts anticipated. Services will be performed in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and vendors must comply with M.G.L. c.30B.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166489
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
706
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
20,583
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
56 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Marblehead
The board meeting primarily focused on a presentation regarding a proposed three-tier fiscal year 2027 budget override, including discussions on budget allocations, tax impact calculations, and a Memorandum of Understanding establishing revenue splits between town departments and schools. The Board voted to approve the three-tiered override framework and the associated FY27-29 Financial Management Plan. Additionally, the board addressed several 2026 Warrant Articles, including support for an administrative benefit amendment and the indefinite postponement of a proposal to dissolve the Public Works Committee. The session concluded with an executive session regarding collective bargaining strategies.
The meeting included a joint session with the Marblehead Housing Authority to discuss the Broughton Road 40B Development proposal, specifically addressing project updates, site design concerns regarding grade, height, parking, and streetscape impact. The public hearing portion covered site plan and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) applications for 6 Broadmere Way, resulting in a split vote on the site plan and the withdrawal of the ADU application. The board also unanimously approved an ADU site plan for 9 Maple Circle.
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The meeting featured a presentation from the Marblehead Men's Softball league regarding the Reynolds Field project, specifically covering field usage fees, operating policies, and design considerations. Marblehead Youth Baseball provided a season recap, discussed trash removal and field maintenance training needs, and raised concerns about lighting issues at Gatchell's fields. The department provided updates on various ongoing projects, including stair bids for Hamond Nature Center, irrigation at Seaside, sidewalk projects at Stramski's, and beautification efforts at Glabicky Field. Additionally, the commission approved an agreement with SUP and authorized a Pop-up Shop event at the Community Center.
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