The Town of Billerica, Massachusetts, seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide pharmacy benefit consulting services for its non-Medicare prescription drug program. The procurement is issued by the Town through The Hilb Group, which is administering it on the Town's behalf. It is an open-market procurement with an electronic response deadline of October 15, 2026, at noon, and is classified under insurance and retirement services.
The Town of Billerica seeks an independent elevator consultant or qualified design team to evaluate the existing hydraulic passenger elevator at the Billerica Senior Center. The consultant will prepare a complete modernization package suitable for competitive bidding and assist during bidding and construction. The consultant must independently assess existing conditions, project requirements, and anticipated construction costs.
The Town of Billerica seeks an independent elevator consultant or qualified design team to evaluate the existing hydraulic passenger elevator at the Billerica Senior Center. The consultant will prepare a complete modernization package suitable for competitive bidding and assist during bidding and construction. The consultant must independently assess existing conditions, project requirements, and anticipated construction costs.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source only if truly proprietary OEM; otherwise pivot to the statewide contract path.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Billerica rarely approves sole source and reserves it for highly specialized or proprietary OEM situations. To avoid a lengthy and likely unsuccessful justification, pivot quickly to the state’s cooperative contract path. Note: the town’s low $50,000 competitive bidding threshold increases friction for direct buys, making the statewide contract route the fastest option.
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Town of Billerica uses Commonwealth of Massachusetts statewide contracts via COMMBUYS for IT purchases.
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Billerica Scholarship Foundation Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 4, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included reports from the corresponding secretary and treasurer regarding donations, calendar sales, and upcoming Back-to-School night coverage. The committee discussed scholarship updates, specifically regarding applicants for the classes of 2021-2023 and the impact of free community college programs on student funding. Plans for upcoming raffles, including lottery and fall events, were finalized, along with booth preparations for the Yankee Doodle event. Updates on Savers drives and website maintenance were provided, and the committee debated the use of town-allocated funds for promotional items and operating expenses.
Billerica Scholarship Foundation Agenda
Date: Jun 4, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda includes corresponding secretary updates, a treasurer's report, and updates regarding specific class years. Discussion topics cover follow-ups on scholarship awards from ceremonies, BSF town calendar planning, June scratch ticket raffles, the Savers drive, the Yankee Doodle event, and a farewell to friends, concluding with miscellaneous business.
Middlesex Canal Commission Meeting Minutes
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Billerica?
Procurement and purchasing for Town of Billerica are managed by the Town's Select Board (Board of Selectmen) and the Town Manager, as referenced in the town’s official solicitation documents. Vendors should consult each solicitation for the specific contracting office and award authority.
Where does Town of Billerica post bids and RFPs?
Town of Billerica posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page (Bids.aspx) on the municipal website. Each posting includes solicitation titles, downloadable documents, submission instructions, and a contact person for questions and submission details.
What products and services does Town of Billerica procure?
Town of Billerica commonly procures public works materials and services (road maintenance, paving/repair), public safety equipment and services, municipal facilities construction and renovation, professional services (legal, consulting), and routine supplies for town departments.
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Date: May 8, 2024
Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed potential adjustments to future meeting times and reviewed the treasurer's report. Significant topics included landscaping initiatives for Lowell Street, maintenance and potential relocation of the High Street monument, and construction updates for the Old Elm Street facility, including status reports on internal systems and the bridge. Other items addressed were an upcoming meeting regarding the Mill Pond Dam removal, sign maintenance, and liability determinations concerning property damage at Dignon Road and Filmore.
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What procurement requirements does Town of Billerica publish for vendors?
Town of Billerica publishes solicitation‑specific required forms and submission details within each downloadable solicitation on the Bid Postings page; vendors must follow the forms and terms listed per solicitation, which may include insurance, bonds, licenses, and certifications when specified.
How does Town of Billerica approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract approvals and awards for Town of Billerica are handled within the Select Board (Board of Selectmen) and Town Manager governance context, as indicated in official solicitation documents. Vendors should read each solicitation for the named award authority and any required approvals.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Billerica?
Procurement procedures and standard contract terms for Town of Billerica are provided within each solicitation posted on the municipal Bid Postings page and reference Massachusetts procurement law (for example, MGL Chapter 30B) where applicable; vendors must read each solicitation for full terms and legal context.