Gloucester County is soliciting bids from qualified firms to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the Clements Avenue Water Line Replacement, as specified in the contract documents. The pre-bid conference/site visit is optional, with details in the solicitation documents. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
202736
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
354
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
40,097
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 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 $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard and Virginia statewide contracts via eVA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Gloucester County, VA:There is no evidence of sole source awards above the $50,000 competitive threshold. Expect a high barrier; redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing, which is explicitly authorized by county policy.
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Gloucester County has used cooperative purchasing (confirmed BuyBoard membership and use of Virginia’s eVA for state contracts; a related county entity uses Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Gloucester County
Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational updates. The planning commission presented information regarding fiscal year funding and capital improvement projects. A representative from the Virginia Department of Transportation provided a quarterly report detailing progress on ongoing road construction, intersection safety improvements, bridge replacements, and mowing schedules, while also addressing ongoing constituent concerns regarding drainage, flooding, and vegetation removal. Finally, the board discussed the operational status of waste management convenience centers, confirming that no centers are closing, while clarifying the transition to a third-party management firm and addressing staffing qualifications.
Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Town Hall Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors held a town hall meeting to address public inquiries and concerns. A primary topic was the Board's decision not to pursue a forensic audit of county finances, citing high costs and the existence of annual independent audits as sufficient oversight. Additionally, there was a detailed discussion regarding the potential development of a sports center at the Page property, where citizens questioned the transparency of the board's closed-session deliberations with a potential developer.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Gloucester County.
Carol RizzioAssistant Director of Planning, Zoning, and Environmental Programs
Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a meeting that included a closed session regarding personnel matters, resulting in the appointment of a new county administrator. Key topics discussed included an upcoming fire station groundbreaking, a scheduled visit from a congressman to review the career and technical education program, and decisions regarding borrowing terms for utility funding. During the public comment period, concerns were raised regarding the potential sale of the Old Page Middle School property. The board also held a work session to recognize National Cert Week and received a presentation regarding federal lobbying services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Gloucester County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.