The City of Keene is seeking submissions for its THT Phase #2, NHDOT #45251 design project. A pre-submission meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Submissions are due November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
The City of Keene is seeking submissions for a five-year airport consulting services RFQ. A pre-submission meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Submissions are due November 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
The City of Keene is seeking bids for the Monadnock View Cemetery Expansion. The project involves site development of roughly 9.5 acres, including grading, paving, and water utility infrastructure with hose bibs. Landscaping is also among the planned improvements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
169999
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
309.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
23,072
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If the need is truly proprietary/continuity/security-clearance driven, partner with the department and Purchasing to pursue a council waiver.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Keene uses cooperative purchasing and is a Sourcewell member; prioritize coops to reduce friction and avoid formal bids for larger purchases. You can gain access to Sourcewell through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Keene
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Board held a regular meeting covering several agenda items. Key topics included the final site plan approval for a new employee parking area (PB-2026-21), a boundary line adjustment application involving state-owned property at Ashbrook Court (PB-26-28), and a major site plan and conditional use permit application for a congregate living and social services facility proposed by ANU Behavioral Health at 232 Winchester Street (PB-26-26).
City of Keene Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Board addressed several conditional approval applications, including a conditional use permit for Cottage Court, site plans for Elm City Commons, transmission line modifications for Eversource, and a boundary line adjustment. The Board also conducted a public hearing and approved modifications for the Bensonwood parking lot at 25 Production Avenue, subject to conditions including wetland delineation. Additionally, the Board voted to submit a letter of support for the City of Keene's Housing Opportunity Zone 2.0 nomination.
Energy and Climate Committee Meeting Minutes
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Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Keene.
Who manages procurement and vendor registration for City of Keene?
Purchasing & Contract Services in the City of Keene Finance Department (based at City Hall) manages procurement, posts solicitations, and handles vendor registration inquiries. See the City of Keene Purchasing & Contract Services page for office contact details and hours.
Where does City of Keene post bids?
The City of Keene posts bids on its Purchasing & Contract Services page and on the PublicPurchase platform (City of Keene buyer page). Vendors should register on PublicPurchase and monitor the City's buyer page for posted solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Keene?
Vendors register and monitor City of Keene solicitations by creating an account on the PublicPurchase platform, as directed on the City of Keene Purchasing & Contract Services page. Vendors should also review the City of Keene General Terms & Conditions before responding to solicitations.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Aug 26, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed implementing a new lower default option for the Community Power Program, specifically for customers receiving assistance from the Electric Assistance Program, with automatic enrollment in the basic option. They reached a consensus to support these changes and provide a report to the City Council. Other topics included the potential for a Proclamation to honor the Clean Energy Team, updates from various work groups including Resilience and Outreach, and the development of a communication plan to share concise updates with the public. Additionally, staff provided updates on the recruitment process for an Assistant Sustainability Planner.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Keene procure?
The City of Keene commonly procures public works and construction, professional services, goods and supplies, and department-specific project contracts. Vendors should review the Finance/Current Projects and Purchasing pages and monitor PublicPurchase for solicitations in these categories.
What vendor requirements does City of Keene publish?
City of Keene's General Terms & Conditions require insurance certificates naming the City of Keene as an additional insured with specified notice language; bonds or insurance may be required per solicitation. Vendors should review the Terms & Conditions PDF and each bid package for exact requirements.
How does City of Keene approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement contract approvals follow City of Keene governance: the City Council and its committees consider and authorize actions and may authorize the City Manager to execute awards. See the Keene City Charter and Council materials for governance and authorization examples.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Keene?
City of Keene Purchasing & Contract Services publishes procurement policies and the standard General Terms & Conditions PDF under Purchasing → Forms & Documents; vendors must follow those terms when submitting bids or proposals.