Aston Township seeks sealed bids for traffic signal improvements involving a new signal layout, signal equipment, underground wiring, existing fiber reconnection, and curb ramps. The work includes reusing recently installed countdown pedestrian signal heads and APS pushbuttons from a PennDOT VRU project. Bidders must be PennDOT-prequalified, and the project is subject to Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements.
Aston Township seeks sealed bids for traffic signal improvements involving a new signal layout, signal equipment, underground wiring, existing fiber reconnection, and curb ramps. The work includes reusing recently installed countdown pedestrian signal heads and APS pushbuttons from a PennDOT VRU project. Bidders must be PennDOT-prequalified, and the project is subject to Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
112178
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
102
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,760
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
70 / 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 $23,200 and a true emergency, use sole source; otherwise redirect to formal bid (PennBid). For anything over $23,200, register as a vendor via the township site and monitor PennBid for formal solicitations; respond per instructions.
Coops:OMNIA Partners and other cooperative programs (COSTARS, DGS Statewide Contracts, HGACBuy) are available options; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Aston Township
Aston Township Board Of Commissioners Commissioners Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Commissioners discussed several municipal matters, including the proposed changes to standing committees and ordinances concerning street parking on road verges. The meeting featured reports from the police, public works, treasurer, library, and fire/EMS departments, highlighting various operational updates, financial reports, and community initiatives such as the upcoming display of 'The Wall That Heals.' Additionally, the Board addressed public inquiries regarding executive session topics and approved the 2027 non-uniform employee municipal obligation.
Aston Township Board of Commissioners Commissioners Meeting
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured department reports covering permits, licenses, public works, finances, and ambulance statistics. Discussion included the upcoming visit of 'The Wall That Heals' traveling memorial. Administrative actions taken included the approval of an agreement for the 2025 financial audit, processing of roofing and property tax refunds, and authorization of payments for engineering services. Additionally, residents presented complaints regarding disturbances and noise associated with a short-term rental property.
Aston Ambulance Authority Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Aston Township.
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Kelly A. PippinAssistant Township Manager/Board Secretary/Right to Know Officer
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Aston Township?
The Aston Township Board of Commissioners provides procurement oversight, with standing committees—particularly the Finance and Public Works Committees—and the township manager handling operational purchasing and contract implementation.
Where does Aston Township post bids and RFPs?
Aston Township posts solicitations on its official Bids and Bids‑RFPs pages; vendors should monitor those pages and download posted solicitation documents for instructions on how to respond.
What products and services does Aston Township procure?
Aston Township commonly procures road construction and maintenance, traffic and signal engineering, public‑works maintenance and repair, municipal construction/engineering services, and services supporting community programs and operations.
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Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed the Manager's Report, which addressed community inquiries regarding fees, the timeline for invoice distribution, ongoing staff and quality assurance initiatives, and the implementation of cardiac arrest data reporting to the state. Plans for a community e-bike program were discussed, alongside updates on metric reports and personnel matters. The board authorized a bills list, approved the addition of a vendor to the preauthorized payment list, and sanctioned the creation of a 'Sweep' bank account for mobile deposits. Additionally, an officer was appointed to handle right-to-know requests, and the board approved a summer schedule change that includes cancelling the August meeting and authorizing bill payments in the interim.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Aston Township meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
