Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Somerville.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Jul 22, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Youth Employment Program.
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Conducted a youth needs assessment that identified strengths, barriers and potential gaps of current services and structures that support the individual and collective growth of youth in the city. Outcomes from the assessment highlighted the need for coordinated support and communication systems across the city for youth including collaboration among youth serving organizations and programs.
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Jul 22, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Scope of work involves interior renovations to better improve the spaces for SPD use. Work includes interior walls, electrical, fire alarm, finishes, doors and painting
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166453
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,066
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
84,211
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Somerville
The meeting addressed a wide range of legislative, administrative, and community matters. Key topics included the approval of utility grants of location for conduit installation, discussions on proposed ordinances for tree protection, heat pump permitting processes, and amendments to short-term rental regulations. The Council also resolved matters concerning school infrastructure repairs, the allocation of grant funding for school security and mental health programs, and support for community meeting spaces. Additionally, the session involved the review of various committee reports on finance, land use, housing, and traffic, as well as the authorization of collective bargaining agreements and budget transfers.
The Commission reviewed and approved a memorandum of agreement for 16 Woodbine Street. The main item of business concerned an application for alterations to a local historic district property at 58 Spring Street. The discussion focused on proposed modifications to the building, including the addition of a Juliet balcony and porch alterations. Commissioners deliberated on the design, specific architectural details such as deck depth and flush alignment with existing structures, and public comments regarding meeting procedures and access to project renderings.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Somerville.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
The commission conducted a hearing regarding a demolition delay review for the property located at 36 Monroe Street. Key discussions involved the applicant's account of the building's extensive damage from fire and water, and the commission's evaluation of the property's historical significance versus its current architectural condition. Participants debated whether the building's former association with a state senator and its architectural history were sufficient to warrant preservation, given that subsequent modern alterations had compromised its original design. Public testimony was heard regarding the property's architectural merit and the hardships faced by the owner.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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