Contracts & procurement in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
44 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Essex County, VT (14)
- Newbury, VT (10)
- South Burlington School District, VT (6)
- South Burlington, VT (5)
- Jericho, VT (3)
- Washington Central Unified Union School District, VT (3)
- Winooski, VT (2)
- Addison County, VT (1)
Latest matching meetings
Village Board to approve purchase of police vehicles costing $100,754.22
The Committee will consider multiple resolutions, including appropriations for corporate purposes, updates to bid requirements, and several equipment purchases. The most significant item is a resolution to buy one 2027 Ford Utility Police Interceptor and one 2027 Chevrolet Blazer Police Pursuit EV for $100,754.22. The…
Selectboard to set 2026 tax rate
The Selectboard will set the 2026 tax rate and discuss allocation of solar credits from Newbury Scotch Hollow Solar / Green Mountain Power. They will also consider contracts for the Lime Kiln Cemetery mowing, Town House painting, and the Grafton County Dispatch contract. Other items include zoning enforcement, fire…
Committee to consider Fatigate proposal
The Mobbs Farm Committee will discuss the Fatigate proposal and next steps, review the budget ahead of a June year-end deadline, and hear updates on Riley's Bridge Repair and a contract payment involving FOTW. The committee also plans to recruit new members.
Selectboard to vote on truck replacements and Green Mountain Transit membership
The Essex Selectboard will consider approving truck replacements, a contract for permitting software, and a resolution to withdraw from Green Mountain Transit membership. The board will also interview candidates for library and planning commissions.
Committee to vote on final estimate for covered bridge abutments contract
This special meeting of the Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee has a single agenda item: to vote on the final estimate for woven arch covered bridge abutments, in preparation for a contract with Peter Jensen and Associates, LLC. The vote will determine the cost basis for the upcoming contract.
Cemetery committee to select contractor for Eldredge Project
The Sextons Committee will select a landscape contractor for Phase One of the Eldredge Beautification Project. They will also discuss plans for spending $19,000 in gift funds, approve tank purchases, and elect officers for the next fiscal year. A report on a meeting with the Burlington Garden Club is scheduled.
Selectboard to discuss paving, waste budget, and transit withdrawal
The Selectboard will consider approving a paving bid, the Chittenden Solid Waste District budget, and a letter of support for a shared-use path. The board will also interview candidates for volunteer positions and discuss a potential withdrawal from Green Mountain Transit.
Council to consider Bartlett Bay wastewater plant upgrade bond vote
The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a resolution of necessity for the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade, set a special election on August 11, 2026, and adopt ballot language. They will also consider a $48,000 payment to Walgreens for an appeal settlement, a regional agreement for the…
Selectboard to consider trail contract, ATV permit, forest ordinance
The selectboard will vote on a contract with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance for Tucker Mountain Town Forest and consider a proposed Class 4 Road Policy. They will also discuss an ATV permit, review a draft Town Facility Use Policy, and receive updates on the Town Office MERP project and a tree planting grant.
Selectboard to consider contract with Graves Builders for MERP project
The Newbury Selectboard will consider approving a contract with Graves Builders for the MERP project, review proposals for Lime Kiln Cemetery maintenance, and discuss a contract with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance for Tucker Mountain Town Forest. They will also handle highway department certification and a financial…
West Covina USD discusses property negotiations and consultant agreements
The Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel, labor negotiations, and a property price negotiation for 1501 Del Norte Street in closed session. In open session, the board will consider several consultant services agreements and approve board member conference attendance.
Finance Commission to discuss competitive purchasing policy
The Winooski Finance Commission will hold a discussion on the Competitive Purchasing and Proposal Solicitation Procedure. The meeting includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the City Council and Inclusion & Belonging Commission. No votes or specific proposals are listed.
Selectboard to consider adopting parking ordinance for Old Pump Road
The Selectboard will review and consider adopting a parking ordinance for Old Pump Road, clarify its stance on Act 181, and discuss development at 105 Bolger Hill Road. They will also consider approval of a Chittenden County Sheriff's contract and multiple permits and licenses, including the Farm to School Fun Run and…
Council to award fire station design contract for $136,200
The City Council will decide on several consent agenda items, including awarding a $136,200 design contract for Fire Station One and signing a construction agreement for the UVM Main St Pond. They will also hear policy priority presentations on topics like bicycle/pedestrian and natural resources, and discuss…
Selectboard to vote on trail contract and mowing agreements
The Selectboard will consider appointments for Tree Warden and NEKWMD alternate, review Q1 budget and road standards, and vote on mowing/maintenance contracts and a contract for the Tucker Mountain Town Forest All Persons Trail Project. New business includes the Local Emergency Management Plan and ICS training. Old…
Council to award East-West Crossing Phase I bridge contract
The City Council will vote on awarding a construction contract for the East-West Alternative Transportation Crossing Phase I project, contingent on a zoning permit. They will also discuss after-action reports from a March 11 incident, approve the annual paving program, and set fees for public EV charging stations.
Selectboard to vote on Chittenden County sheriff contract
The Jericho Selectboard will meet on April 16, 2026, to consider approving the Chittenden County Sheriff's contract for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Other decisions include appointing Samantha Dunn to the Wastewater Task Force, reviewing a letter supporting state bills S.325 and Act 181, and approving the…
Committee will develop an RFQ for a solar advisor for the Unsworth Parcel.
The Essex Energy Committee will approve minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting and address administrative issues. It will discuss feedback and action items from recent town‑meeting results and an AI assessment of committee activities. The board will review an enhanced energy plan, provide an update on a student…
Council to vote on using fund balance to buy 111 Weaver Street property
The Winooski City Council will consider authorizing use of its fund balance to purchase the property at 111 Weaver Street for fire department dwelling and limited office space. The council will also consider a change in scope of the Armory housing project contract with CHT. Executive sessions are scheduled for…
Selectboard reviews bids for the Town Highway 67 / Rogers Hill Road Bridge project
The Newbury Selectboard will approve minutes from recent meetings and hear staff reports. They will discuss solid waste tire pricing and review bid proposals for the Town Office MERP project and the Highway 67/Rogers Hill Road Bridge. Old business includes a position posting for an Assistant Recycling Center…
Committee will review RFPs and recommend a MERP project for the town office
The Energy Committee will approve the minutes from its January 13, 2026 meeting. The primary agenda item is the MERP Project for the Newbury Town Office, where the committee will review the submitted RFPs and prepare a follow‑up recommendation for the Selectboard. The meeting will also address any other business…
Essex Town Cemetery Commission reviews FY26 revenue and sexton contract
The commission discussed the FY26 revenue report and the appointment of a primary year-round contact for the sexton. Members also reviewed a donation and fundraising policy and discussed the placement of Revolutionary War soldier markers.
Selectboard will vote on the FY 2027 municipal operating budget
The Essex Selectboard will hold public hearings on the FY 2027 municipal and capital budgets, then consider approving the operating budget. They will also discuss a ballot question for a new municipal complex at 80 and 90 Upper Main Street. Additional items include a police advisory board interview, a wastewater…
Board to approve contracts for student programs and website hosting
The West Covina Board of Education will consider approving contracts for drone programs, a mobile zoo, and website hosting, along with a cheerleading trip to Las Vegas. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions with labor negotiators.
Energy Committee reviews MERP project RFP and schedules site visits
The Newbury Energy Committee will review the MERP project for the town office, including the recent Request for Proposals (RFP) announcement and responses. Committee members will discuss contractor site visits planned for January 21 and January 28, 2026. They will also note the deadline for submitting RFP proposals on…
Board to certify financial health and approve $111k accounting contract
The Solana Beach School District Board will conduct its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and representatives for 2026 and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also approve and certify the 2025-26 First Interim Report, confirming the district can meet its financial obligations through the…
Selectboard to consider contract for Taser Conducted Electricity Weapons
The Essex Selectboard will discuss items with the Planning Commission, the Police Community Advisory Board, and the Chittenden Solid Waste District. It will consider contracts for Taser Conducted Electricity Weapons and for Body and In‑Car Cameras. The board will also consider adopting the Keystone Trail Connectivity…
Selectboard will consider approving a cannabis drive‑through on Center Road
The Essex Selectboard will discuss several items, including a proposal to allow a cannabis drive‑through on Center Road. They will also review a contract for electronic document management and a preliminary Computer Use and Artificial Intelligence policy. Additional topics include a resolution honoring Robert Paluba…
Energy Committee to review RFP for Newbury Town Office MERP project
The Energy Committee will review the Request for Proposals (RFP) language and the bidding timeline for the MERP project at the Newbury Town Office. The committee will also receive a report on the VECAN Summit.
Energy Committee will prepare and finalize the MERP RFP for the Town Office
The committee will review sample RFPs from other communities, refine the Newbury MERP RFP, and set a posting schedule. The Vermont Historic Preservation Office has asked to review the RFP. A progress check-in with TRORC is scheduled. The meeting will also discuss the upcoming VECAN Summit on November 1.
Board to ratify $90,000 staffing contract, accept $20,600 in donations
The Solana Beach School District Board will vote on a $90,000 contract with Zen Educate Inc. for temporary staffing at the Child Development Center and accept $20,600 in donations from Mission Federal Credit Union, Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito, and Solana Pacific PTO. They will also receive an information…
Board considers AI integration and various educational consultant contracts
The West Covina USD Board of Education will meet to discuss district-wide AI implementation and several instructional service agreements. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations and personnel matters, as well as presentations on student achievements and nutrition services.
Council to approve $145,475 East Terrace retaining wall relocation agreement
The City Council will consider its consent agenda, including approval of minutes, a $91,150 sidewalk‑ramp reconstruction contract, a five‑party municipal service agreement, and a $145,475 East Terrace retaining wall relocation agreement. The council will also receive updates on the hazard mitigation plan, community…
Selectboard to consider VTrans grant for VT Route 15 multi‑use path design
The Essex Selectboard will discuss several business items, including a Vermont Agency of Transportation grant to fund design and construction of a multi‑use path on VT Route 15 between Orleans Road and VT Route 289. They will also consider a liquor license application for Essex Colonial Mart, an extension of the…
Selectboard to interview candidates for Housing and Economic Development roles
The Essex Selectboard will interview candidates for volunteer positions on the Housing Commission and Economic Development Committee. The board will also discuss the updated Capital Budget for fiscal year 2026 and consider approving a bonus for the Town Manager.
Board approves $69,248 contract for new AV system at Solana Highlands School
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education met on August 14, 2025, and approved several action items including a $69,248.38 public works contract for a new audio-visual system at Solana Highlands School, acceptance of $6,119.99 in donations, and a resolution reducing 29 hours of vacant classified positions…
Board adopts K-2 reading screener and sets process to fill trustee vacancy
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education met to adopt a new reading difficulties risk screener for K-2 students. The Board also established a timeline to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of member Tanya Koshy. Additionally, the Board discussed the three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan…
Selectboard to vote on ethics ordinance and review Upper Main Street project
The Essex Selectboard will vote on a proposed Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance and consider a grant agreement for the Upper Main Street Municipal Complex. The board will also discuss contracts with the Essex Police Employees Association and review winter operations.
Selectboard will adopt the FY 2026 municipal and capital budgets
The Selectboard will consider and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget and Capital Budget, each with a public warning hearing. They will also hold a second public hearing on proposed amendments to the Town Charter. Additional items include discussion with Green Mountain Transit about FY 2026 dues, a purchase of…
Board approves $180K contract amendment for substitute childcare instructors
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education approved several items at its November 14, 2024 meeting, including a $180,000 amendment to a contract with Strategic Kids for substitute instructors at the Child Development Center. The board also accepted $167,306.13 in donations, approved a Memorandum of…