Does Town of Groton use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Groton Purchasing Division is responsible for cooperative purchasing with the Board of Education and other municipalities where appropriate; purchases over $15,000 are aligned with and posted on the Connecticut DAS State Contracting Portal. Contact Purchasing for piggyback or cooperative participation details.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Groton?

Town of Groton publishes procurement policies in the Purchasing Manual, the 'How to Do Business with the Town of Groton' Purchasing Guidelines PDF, and the Town Code of Ordinances; the Purchasing Guidelines specify bid thresholds (≤$500; $500.01–$7,500; $7,500.01–$15,000; >$15,000 formal Invitation to Bid/RFP).

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Groton, CT
Country:: US

Town of Groton RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Commercial Diesel Zero Turn Riding Mower (Request for proposal)
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Closes
Oct 26, 2026
To supply the Town of Groton with a Commercial Diesel Zero-Turn Riding Mower.
GCC Baseball & T-Ball Backstop Replacement RFP
Posted
Sep 12, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
Fencing contractor to remove existing backstop/fencing components and furnish and install new commercial-grade galvanized chain-link backstop systems at the Groton Community Center baseball and T-ball fields.
GCC Baseball & T-Ball Backstop Replacement RFP
Posted
Sep 12, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
Fencing contractor to remove existing backstop/fencing components and furnish and install new commercial-grade galvanized chain-link backstop systems at the Groton Community Center baseball and T-ball fields.

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Census ID
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161502
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
257
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
39,138
Procurement Hell Score
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45 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Only if the solution is uniquely proprietary and essential to a critical service, with strong written justification to Purchasing.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, TIPS, Texas DIR, CMAS, SLP, and NASPO; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Town of Groton, CT: Sole source is rare and tightly controlled. Use only for unique, proprietary technology essential to a critical service. A sole source justification must be unequivocally documented with the Purchasing Division. Otherwise, redirect to cooperative purchasing.
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Cooperatives
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Groton

Groton Representative Town Meeting Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting covered several administrative and town-wide updates. Key topics included a financial report on the fund balance and capital reserves, a property swap at Groton Heights, and the acceptance of a recreational trails grant. The council discussed the increased demand for human services, updates from the planning department, and upcoming public meetings regarding transportation improvements at Route 614 and I-95. Additionally, the meeting addressed voting logistics for the upcoming election and concluded with a discussion on the role and data usage of traffic cameras in the city.
Groton Rtm Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting focused on the authorization of funding through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Discussions involved the procurement of endpoint detection and response software to replace outdated antivirus systems, the financial breakdown of the project costs, the utilization of volume-based state purchasing agreements, and the technical aspects of the security software.
Groton Water Pollution Control Authority Meeting

Key Contacts

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Jenny HallAccountant

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Sharon RiouxAssistant Town Clerk

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Where does Town of Groton post bids and RFPs?

Town of Groton posts bids, RFPs, and solicitations on its Finance/Purchasing Bid Listings and Bid Results pages; purchases over $15,000 are also posted on the Connecticut DAS State Contracting Portal (biznet.gov). Monitor those pages or the state portal for active solicitations.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Groton?

Prospective vendors express interest in writing on company letterhead to the Town of Groton Purchasing Division; fax and email submissions are acceptable per the 'How to Do Business' Purchasing Guidelines. Contact Purchasing Agent Joseph Ciriello (JCiriello@groton-ct.gov, (860) 441-6682) for onboarding.

What products and services does Town of Groton procure?

The Town of Groton Purchasing Division procures all products and services required to support Town departments and agencies. For department-specific categories and contacts, vendors should consult the Finance/Purchasing page or contact the Purchasing Division directly for guidance.

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Town of Groton RFPs

Commercial Diesel Zero Turn Riding Mower (Request for proposal)

GCC Baseball & T-Ball Backstop Replacement RFP

GCC Baseball & T-Ball Backstop Replacement RFP

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Groton Representative Town Meeting Regular Meeting

Groton Rtm Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting

Groton Water Pollution Control Authority Meeting

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Town of Groton RFPs

Commercial Diesel Zero Turn Riding Mower (Request for proposal)

GCC Baseball & T-Ball Backstop Replacement RFP

GCC Baseball & T-Ball Backstop Replacement RFP

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Groton Representative Town Meeting Regular Meeting

Groton Rtm Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting

Groton Water Pollution Control Authority Meeting

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Town of Groton RFPs

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Groton Representative Town Meeting Regular Meeting

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Groton Water Pollution Control Authority Meeting

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Town of Groton RFPs

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Groton Representative Town Meeting Regular Meeting

Groton Rtm Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting

Groton Water Pollution Control Authority Meeting

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