Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed quotes for asphalt mixes to be used throughout 2027. Vendors must price six specified mix grades and tack coat for the period January 1 through December 31, 2027, and deliver sealed, labeled quotes to the County Clerk by the deadline. The county may accept full or partial quotes from multiple vendors, split the award, or reject any or all submissions.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161751
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
386
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
33,894
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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; otherwise, route to formal, public bidding.
Coops:Sourcewell is available; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Other cooperative options include Georgia DOAS statewide contracts, RESA co-ops (Pioneer/NE/North Georgia), and the Georgia Education Cooperative (GEC).
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Gilmer County, GA:Given the lack of evidence for sole source contracts exceeding the $50,000 competitive bidding threshold, skip this path and redirect efforts to the formal, public bidding process. Focus on identifying upcoming county needs that will be released via RFQ or ITB.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicle(s) by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
There is no evidence that Gilmer County uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Gilmer County
Gilmer County Planning Commission and Gilmer County Board of Land Use Appeals Public Hearing
Date: Jul 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The public hearing focused on various land use ordinance amendment applications, including rezoning requests for residential, multi-family, and agricultural developments. Key agenda items involved property rezoning for a 100-unit apartment complex, minor residential subdivisions, a variance request for a dry storage building with a side setback reduction, and the conversion of property for an apple orchard and greenhouse-based agricultural production.
Gilmer County Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Date: May 28, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document provides a recap of the Gilmer County Parks and Recreation Master Plan project. It outlines the project approach, which includes data collection and inventory, community involvement through extensive surveys, and recommendations based on gap analysis and needs assessment. Key findings from community feedback on preferred recreational facilities, passive activities, special events, and active programs are presented. The plan aims to guide future improvements for River Park, Clear Creek, and operational aspects, with next steps focused on final review, adoption, and implementation to enhance the county's parks and recreation offerings.
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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Key discussion topics included possible action on Impact Fees and the establishment of a Workman's Compensation Committee. New business featured several Action Items requiring final decisions on Resolutions related to Amendments to the Gilmer County Land Use (Zoning) District Map for multiple parcels, including Berean Baptist Church and properties owned by Joey & Lindy Patterson and The Entrust Group. Other actions involved the potential abandonment of a portion of Dale Valley Lane, a Budget Amendment for the Short-Term Rental Department, an increase of leased property at Whitestone Convenience Center, and final decisions on a River Outfitter's License for Cartecay River Experience. The Commission also considered a contract with Croy Engineering for an Airport access road, acceptance of a Letter of Credit for roadwork completion in Sunrise Mountain Phase 2, eliminating the Road Paving List, and resolutions authorizing the release and extension of irrevocable letters of credit for roadwork and water system infrastructure completion for Shenandoah Subdivision, respectively. An Executive Session was scheduled for consultation with the county attorney regarding litigation, property negotiations, and personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Gilmer County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.