The Borough of Penns Grove is seeking qualified contractors for the interior clean-out and possible separate asbestos flooring abatement of the building located at 64 East Main Street.
Contractors for services related to the interior clean-out of the Borough-owned building, , consisting of approx. 7,300 square feet. The Borough is considering either: 1. A combined contract for interior clean-out and asbestos flooring abatement; or 2. Separate contracts for Interior clean-out services; and Asbestos-containing flooring removal and disposal.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170233
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
52
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,934
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Coops:Lead with the Salem County joint purchasing route. The Borough has used Sourcewell before through the Sewerage Authority; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Borough of Penns Grove does not use sole source contracting and mandates competition. Any sole source attempt will fail—immediately pivot to cooperative purchasing. Note: The Borough’s low competitive bid threshold makes traditional bids burdensome, reinforcing the need to use coops for speed and compliance.
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The Borough has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., a joint purchasing arrangement with Salem County). You can gain access to the recommended cooperative path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Borough of Penns Grove
Borough Of Penns Grove Mayor And Council Meeting
Date: Jun 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda includes a public hearing on the budget and the consideration of multiple resolutions, such as temporary road closures for a high school homecoming parade and the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the certification of the annual audit, and recognitions for students of the month. Legislative items include the introduction of an ordinance prohibiting the use of gel ball guns in public places and the adoption of ordinances regarding a redevelopment plan and the establishment of a restricted handicap parking zone. The council also scheduled committee and departmental reports.
Borough Of Penns Grove Mayor And Council Special Meeting
Date: May 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting focused on several personnel appointments, including the hire of a Public Safety Director, an Interim Business Administrator, and five new police officers. The council also authorized a person-to-person and place-to-place transfer of a liquor license, approved a professional services proposal for a FEMA grant application to purchase SBCA units for the fire company, authorized a stipend for the TAMP Coordinator, and expressed condolences to the family of a community member.
Borough Of Penns Grove Mayor And Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Borough of Penns Grove.
Who manages procurement for Borough of Penns Grove?
Procurement for the Borough of Penns Grove is managed by the Borough Council and supported by municipal officers such as the Municipal Clerk and Borough staff; solicitation documents also name the Borough Engineer as an Authorized Representative for solicitations.
Where does Borough of Penns Grove post bids?
The Borough of Penns Grove posts bids on its official website and publishes solicitations through a PublicPurchase buyer portal; solicitation PDFs appear on the borough site and vendors can register on PublicPurchase for notifications and access to documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Borough of Penns Grove?
Vendors register for Borough of Penns Grove opportunities via the Borough's PublicPurchase buyer portal; local or event vendors may use the Borough’s Peddler/Solicitor/Vendor application available in the Resources & Forms area on the borough website.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council agenda included the consideration and adoption of a resolution to amend a payment in lieu of taxes agreement with Penns Grove Preservation, LLC, and a resolution to apply to the Local Finance Board. Additionally, public hearings and adoption were scheduled for ordinances amending the zoning ordinance regarding M-1 and M-2 Marina districts and establishing the Salem County Joint Municipal Court. Other business items included the renewal of dental medical coverage and the presentation of various departmental and committee reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Borough of Penns Grove meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What vendor requirements does Borough of Penns Grove publish?
The Borough of Penns Grove lists vendor requirements within each solicitation; RFPs and bid documents specify required forms, insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance terms that vendors must follow as shown in each posted solicitation.
How does Borough of Penns Grove approve procurement contracts?
The Borough Council approves procurement contracts for the Borough of Penns Grove; municipal officers and named Authorized Representatives (for example the Borough Engineer) administer solicitations, handle vendor questions, and assist with contract execution and administration.
Where can vendors find procurement policies for Borough of Penns Grove?
Procurement policies for the Borough of Penns Grove are published in borough ordinances (for example Ordinance No. 2011-1) and in standard solicitation terms posted on the Borough's Bid Opportunities / Employment‑RFPs pages; consult ordinance text and solicitation documents for rules.