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Municipal Contracting Civil Engineering Facilities Services Professional Services Public Safety Technology Infrastructure Contract

10 days ago

Austin Weighs Engineering, Painting and Billing Contracts as Taylor Ends Flock Deal

Austin’s November 5 agenda proposed up to $17 million for civil engineering services, up to $7.96 million for facility painting, and a medical-billing arrangement projected to generate about $1 million annually. Separately, Taylor plans to end its Flock Safety agreement, citing security concerns and limited community benefit; Austin Council’s contract decisions were not reported.

State and Local Procurement Municipal Contracting Transportation Snow Removal Budget Procurement Policy Policy

16 days ago

Massachusetts Senate Committee Advances Municipal Procurement Reforms in S.3290

The Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means advanced S.3290, a FY2026 closeout budget proposing higher municipal purchasing thresholds, streamlined cooperative purchasing, and a snow-hauling procurement exemption. The bill also includes $159.8 million for MassDOT snow and ice removal and $2 million for municipal public-safety assistance, but neither figure represents an announced contract award; the measure remains subject to Senate action.