Requesting proposals from investors and/or developers for the long-term ground lease of Town property for the purposes of developing a waterfront project anchored by a restaurant.
Proposals from firms to serve as the Town's consultant in negotiating Contractual Arrangements for use of space on Town property for the placement of cellular antennas and other related equipment and services.
Sole Source:If the need is unique or emergency-related and critical to continuity, help the department submit a sole source justification to Purchasing.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; 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 Fairfield uses cooperative purchasing and is a Sourcewell member. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Fairfield
Board of Selectpersons Special Meeting
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including resignations and reappointments for various town commissions. Key actions included approving a contract with GI Johns for portable toilet services, accepting a donation for library patio improvements, and reviewing a right-of-way dedication request for Morehouse Lane. Additionally, the board approved tax refunds, received updates from the First Selectperson regarding the budget, utility sales, and fill pile testing, and concluded with an executive session to approve settlements for pending litigation.
Town Of Fairfield Meeting
Date: Apr 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed budgetary and operational updates across several town departments. Key discussions included legal fees for development and tax appeals, fire safety programs, animal control operations, and the modernization of the Parking Department. Police department updates featured new divisions, technology improvements like body cameras and drones, and vehicle maintenance strategies. Additional reports covered human resources plans, tax collection procedures, risk management efficiencies, and an increase in revenue estimates regarding rental income and PILOT funding.
Representative Town Meeting Committees Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Fairfield.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Fairfield?
The Town Purchasing Department is the centralized procurement function for the Town of Fairfield and Fairfield Public Schools, reporting to the First Selectperson with financial oversight by the Board of Finance and legislative oversight by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM).
Where does Town of Fairfield post bids and RFPs?
Town of Fairfield posts bids, RFPs, solicitations and bid results on its official e‑Procurement Portal (Euna Solutions/Bonfire) and publishes award notices on the Town Purchasing Department web pages.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Fairfield?
Vendors register for the Town of Fairfield through the e‑Procurement Portal (Euna Solutions/Bonfire) by clicking 'Register', activating the confirmation email, and creating a free account to receive notices and download solicitation documents.
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Date: Nov 18, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The Representative Town Meeting committees discussed and acted upon several town matters. Key topics included the appointment of a member to the Employees Retirement Board, approval of employment agreements with the Communications Workers of America, and the purchase of property on Greenfield Street with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Additionally, the committees reviewed reallocations of ARPA funds, accepted state grants for early voting and the Arts Commission, and approved bond resolutions for various infrastructure projects including the Southport Sidewalk Connectivity Project, air conditioning upgrades at Tomlinson Middle School, court renovations at Knapps Highway, roof replacements at local schools, a school district building evaluation, and a Complete and Safe Streets project. The transfer of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 revenue surplus to the debt service fund was also approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Track Town of Fairfield meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does Town of Fairfield procure?
The Town of Fairfield commonly procures construction services, professional services (RFP/RFQ), maintenance/repair/operations (MRO) supplies, emergency services, sole or single‑source items with justification, and utilities such as electricity and heating/vehicle fuels for town and school facilities.
Does Town of Fairfield use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Town of Fairfield authorizes cooperative purchasing and public purchasing consortiums in its Purchasing Policy & Procedure Manual, permitting use of State contracts and other publicly‑bid consortium or cooperative contract awards.
What procurement requirements does Town of Fairfield publish for vendors?
Town of Fairfield requires standard solicitation documents—W‑9, Non‑Collusion, Delinquent Tax, Debarment and Nondiscrimination certifications, and an Insurance Requirements sheet—and may require surety letters, performance/payment bonds, and applicable prevailing wage compliance for covered construction projects.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Fairfield?
The Town of Fairfield's Purchasing Policy & Procedure Manual, posted on the Town website, contains bid thresholds, procurement methods, Instructions for Bidders, Terms and Conditions, General Conditions for Construction, and the approval authorities used in Town solicitations.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Fairfield use?
The Town of Fairfield maintains an approved local MRO vendor list that gives preference to vendors within a 25‑mile radius and requires a Nondiscrimination Certification as part of standard vendor compliance.