The County of Northampton seeks bids for its Gracedale Site Infrastructure Feasibility Study and Phased Development Plan. The county notice says the specifications are available through Public Purchase but does not provide further detail about the study’s scope. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at Gracedale or via Teams, and proposals are due November 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. prevailing time.
RFP# 635-2624 seeks bids for the Gracedale Nursing Home – Dietary Menu Management System. The County of Northampton is the buyer, with proposals directed to its Purchasing Manager at 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. Proposals are due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Time.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
133455
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,270
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
324,411
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 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 sale is less than $100,000, use sole source if the need is unique/continuity/emergency; work with Procurement on a noncompetitive justification under Administrative Code Article XIII; note County Council approval if >$100,
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO (and may also use COSTARS); 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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The buyer can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Northampton County has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Johnson Controls via Sourcewell).
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Northampton County
Northampton County General Purpose Authority Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the review of the Treasurer's report and the approval of outstanding invoices for payment. Updates were provided regarding various bridge maintenance issues and the potential extension of the engineering contract. New business focused on the status of the recently issued Insurance Request for Proposal, including the establishment of a review committee for incoming proposals. The board also convened for an executive session.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Annual Action Plan 2026-2027
Date: Aug 6, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines Northampton County's Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, detailing how federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs will be utilized. The plan addresses priority needs identified in the County's Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY 2024-2028) across six strategic areas: Housing, Homelessness, Other Special Needs, Community Development, Economic Development, and Administration, Planning, and Management. The overall goal is to improve living conditions, create a suitable and sustainable environment, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents within the County.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Northampton County.
The Council meeting involved several key discussions, including a County Executive report covering topics such as resident care improvements at Gracedale, responses to a Grand Jury report, and updates on public safety grants and infrastructure projects. The Council reviewed and introduced budget amendments across various departments including Public Works, Human Services, and Mental Health. Several resolutions were passed, including appointments to the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, personnel reclassifications, the approval of Local Share Account grant applications for Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites and Suburban Emergency Medical Services, and the authorization of funding for the City of Easton's trail corridor acquisition. Additionally, the Council approved the renaming of Fry's Run Park to Mineo Conservation Area and authorized the acceptance of donations for the Suicide Prevention Task Force.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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