Work consists strictly of in-kind repairs and replacements of existing facilities within their pre-disaster footprints, including grading, earthwork, and silt removal; facilities, structures, concession stands, and restroom repairs; replacement of mechanical equipment, appliances, and plumbing fixtures; restoration of park amenities such as picnic shelters, tables, grills, and playground equipment; baseball field and athletic surface restoration; perimeter fence repairs; access drive, trail, and parking area paving; drainage channel and stormwater utilities work; and replacement of damaged electrical wiring, panels, and site/ballfield lighting infrastructure.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
131684
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
520
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
45,198
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 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:Skip—no evidence it’s used here. Pivot to state contracts instead.
Coops:Can procure through North Carolina Statewide Term Contracts, NCDIT Statewide IT term contracts, OMNIA Partners, and 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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No evidence McDowell County, NC uses a sole source pathway. Recommendation: bypass sole source and leverage North Carolina Statewide Term Contracts to avoid a new formal bid.
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There is no evidence this entity has used cooperative purchasing.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from McDowell County
McDowell County Board of Commissioners Special Session
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a proposed moratorium on data center development, aiming to implement a temporary pause to study potential environmental and infrastructure impacts. Key public concerns raised included excessive water consumption, noise and air pollution from backup generators, potential grid destabilization, tax break implications, and effects on local wildlife and public health. Staff recommended adopting an implementing ordinance for the moratorium to allow time for research and the development of appropriate regulations.
McDowell County Board of Commissioners Special Session
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on several key administrative and personnel actions. These included the formal acceptance of the county manager's resignation, the appointment of an interim county manager, and the approval of the bond for the incoming register of deeds. Additionally, the board oversaw the official swearing-in ceremonies for the new register of deeds, the interim county manager, and the assistant and deputy registers of deeds. The meeting also included an executive session to address adjustments before final adjournment.
McDowell County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to McDowell County.
The meeting featured a presentation on the Human Services department, highlighting the ongoing efforts of social workers in foster care placement and the successful certification of new staff for foster parent training. Discussions included the positive impact of Meg's Place on foster care services and potential support through opioid settlement funding. The Board introduced the new deputy director for human services. Additionally, the Safe Babies Court team presented updates on the program, emphasizing its success in achieving permanency for children, the implementation of expanded visitation, and plans for a dedicated, trauma-informed meeting space for families.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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