Burke County is seeking competitive sealed bids for one new, fully equipped self-propelled boom mower for its Road Department, delivered ready for operation and meeting the specified boom, engine, cab, and mowing-deck requirements. Bidders must state the total delivered price, estimated delivery time, warranty, and parts/service support, and identify any exceptions; evaluation considers price, specification compliance, delivery, warranty, and support. Bids are due November 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The solicitation seeks one new full-sized extended-cab 1/2-ton four-wheel-drive pickup truck. It specifies a V-6 gasoline engine and automatic transmission. Requested features include power accessories, a backup camera, and rubber floor covering.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
102120
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
329
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
24,408
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Not viable here; pivot to coops or competitive bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. If coops won’t work: Compete directly—submit quotes for $10k–$25k (three-quote process) or bid on formal solicitations for $25k+ via the county/Georgia portals.
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Burke County, Georgia. No viable sole source path identified. Georgia requires sole source justifications be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry. Practical note: Expect a high bar; redirect to cooperative purchasing.
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Burke County uses cooperative purchasing (Sourcewell membership confirmed). 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 Burke County
Burke County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting and Public Hearing
Date: Sep 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board approved an updated Architect Agreement with Johnson, Laschober & Associates regarding a CDBG-DR grant application. A public hearing was held concerning the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, during which concerns regarding federal and state payments in lieu of taxes and the Sheriff's Office budget were discussed. Additionally, the Board reviewed updates regarding the BEAD grant.
Burke County Board Of Commissioners Called Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board approved the FY 2027 Budget Document and Resolution, set the General Fund Budget, and appointed an ACCG Voting Delegate. Additionally, they approved a resolution supporting the Eastern Regional Library System's membership in the ACCG IRMA insurance program, authorized a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office regarding the PSCVR Grant to redirect remaining funds toward equipment and supplies, and granted permission for E911 to fill a dispatcher position. The Board also entered executive session to discuss legal matters and approved the payment of legal fees associated with lawsuits filed against the Sheriff.
Burke County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed bids for Underground Fiber Optic Drop Installation Services and Supplemental Benefits Brokerage and Enrollment Services. Discussions were held regarding outstanding Sheriff's Office invoices for vehicle repairs and legal fees. The committee approved the creation of a new bank account for the Sheriff's Office Confiscated Assets Fund at Queensborough National Bank. Additionally, an update was provided on the Broadband Project and BEAD Grant regarding funding shortfalls and potential scope adjustments. The committee also reviewed financial expenditures for August 2026, including items related to Animal Services, IT cyber security, and the detention center.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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