Upson County is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors to replace the roof at 305 S. Hightower Street in Thomaston, Georgia. The work includes removing the existing roofing, repairing damaged decking, installing new fiberglass asphalt shingles and related roofing components, addressing asbestos-containing mastic, and repairing and repainting wood louvers. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required, and bid alternates include metal louvers, face-brick restoration, and a payment and performance bond.
Upson County is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors to replace the roof at 305 S. Hightower Street in Thomaston, Georgia. The work includes removing the existing roofing, repairing damaged decking, installing new fiberglass asphalt shingles and related roofing components, addressing asbestos-containing mastic, and repairing and repainting wood louvers. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required, and bid alternates include metal louvers, face-brick restoration, and a payment and performance bond.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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161792
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
28,500
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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
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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.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, TIPS, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Upson County, GA shows strict reliance on competitive bidding with no evidence of sole source awards above Georgia’s $100,000 threshold. Bypass this path and focus efforts on a strong formal bid response and, secondarily, validating a cooperative purchase as the only viable alternative.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
There is no evidence Upson County, GA actively uses cooperative purchasing today. The county holds a Sourcewell membership (account #37503) that appears unused.
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 Upson County
Dawson County Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed a request to modify a special exception for Thistle Creek Kennel, ultimately approving an increase in the allowable number of dogs to 65 with existing conditions remaining in place. Members also discussed the status of the zoning ordinance rewrite, noting the removal of minor subdivision categories, and reviewed plans to digitize zoning maps to improve data accessibility and administrative efficiency.
Upson County Planning Commission Planning Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed a proposal for a new event venue. Key discussion topics included noise mitigation strategies, adherence to life safety standards, occupancy capacity calculations, landscaping requirements for the gateway corridor, and traffic concerns. A resident voiced concerns regarding potential noise disturbances. The Commission ultimately recommended approval of the project with conditions, including a 10:00 PM noise ordinance enforcement.
Upson County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing
The public hearing was convened to address the proposed 2026 millage rate. The board discussed a property tax increase of 12.98%, resulting in a new millage rate of 8.244 mills. The presentation detailed the financial impact on both homesteaded and non-homesteaded properties, clarified the rollback rate, and noted anticipated state tax relief benefits for homesteaded property owners.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Upson County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
