How does Township of Deptford approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Township Purchasing Agent prepares bid specifications and solicitations list the Municipal Clerk as a contact; selection and award actions reference Chapter 41, Article II of the Township Code. Vendors should consult solicitation documents and the referenced code for award authority and official contact details.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Township of Deptford?

Township of Deptford’s Purchasing page, the Bids & RFPs page, and Chapter 41, Article II of the Township Code are the authoritative sources for procurement policy and standard contract terms. Vendors should consult those pages and solicitation attachments for rules, required forms, and contract language.

Township of Deptford

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Deptford, NJ
Country:: US

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170291
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
153
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
32,600
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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How to Sell to Township of Deptford

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $17,500 (or $53,000 with a QPA effective July 1, 2025), use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners or Sourcewell; 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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- Township of Deptford, NJ: Sole source is effectively not viable above the $17,500 competitive bidding threshold—immediately pivot to a cooperative purchasing pathway for non-bid buys. Expect high friction if attempting a sole source justification.
- Note: Thresholds are $17,500 without a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA); increasing to $53,000 with a QPA effective July 1, 2025.
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Cooperatives
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- Deptford has used cooperative purchasing before. You can gain access to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Township of Deptford

Township Of Deptford Work Session Meeting
Date: Oct 19, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and adopted a resolution to insert a special item of revenue into the township budget. This resolution pertains to the receipt of a $10,000 award from the Department of Homeland Security, passed through the New Jersey Department of Emergency Management, designated for the Emergency Management Agency Assistance program. The township authorized the expenditure of these funds in accordance with grant stipulations.
Township Council of the Township of Deptford Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 4, 2014Type: Meeting mention
The Township Council adopted a resolution authorizing the release of maintenance bonds and the return of remaining escrow account funds associated with water transmission main projects previously undertaken by New Jersey American Water. The resolution mandates the return of these financial instruments and balances in accordance with state statutes and local ordinances.
Township of Deptford Council Meeting
Date: Aug 7, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The Council adopted a resolution to refund a Super Basket Raffle application fee in the amount of $20.00 to the GFWC Woman's Club of West Deptford due to the submission of a duplicate application.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Township of Deptford.

Karen DuffyAssistant Treasurer

*******@************

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Robert BaumanBuilding Subcode Official/Housing Inspector

*******@************

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for Township of Deptford?

The Township Purchasing Agent for Township of Deptford prepares bid specifications and manages municipal purchasing, with municipal administrative contacts (Township Administrator/Manager) listed for procurement matters. Vendors should direct procurement inquiries to the Purchasing Agent or the listed municipal contacts.

Where does Township of Deptford post bids and RFPs?

Township of Deptford posts solicitations on its official Bids & RFPs page at deptford-nj.org/bids-RFPs. Vendors should monitor that page and follow each notice's instructions to obtain bid documents, addenda, and submission requirements.

What vendor requirements does Township of Deptford publish for vendors?

Solicitations on the Township of Deptford Bids & RFPs page state the Township may investigate vendor qualifications and that awards are based on review of submitted documents. Vendors must review each posted solicitation for its required forms, submission instructions, and any specific contractual terms.