Lawrence County and Mercer County are soliciting bids through PennBid for the collection and transportation of recyclables from countywide drop-off depots. The official opportunity is an open IFB issued by the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling and Solid Waste Department, PA, and is a services procurement rather than a grant program. Bidding opens August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT and closes October 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
173729
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
268
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
83,911
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
Higher is better Unlock
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Lawrence County, PA:No confirmed sole source pathway in public records; Procurement Policy R-2024-36 is ambiguous. Do not pursue sole source. Redirect to statewide cooperative contracts to avoid the county’s formal competitive bidding process.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
There is no evidence that Lawrence County, PA uses cooperative purchasing at the moment. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, the following programs may be worth exploring in the future:
COSTARS:Statewide cooperative open to registered Pennsylvania local public procurement units; Lawrence County can buy directly from awarded suppliers on COSTARS and state-awarded contracts to streamline purchasing.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lawrence County
Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various administrative and fiscal items. Key topics included the approval of repository property bids, amendments to the County Surplus Food Program, and the awarding of construction bids for the Humphrey Center. The commissioners also authorized reappointments to the Lawrence County Airport Authority, processed budget transfers, approved an amendment to an affordable housing grant program, and received updates on county office relocations, upcoming memorials, and recent legislative events.
Lawrence County Commissioners Commissioner's Meeting
Date: Jan 17, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of repository properties within the City of Newcastle and the advertisement for bids for storm-damaged bike trail repairs. The commissioners reviewed written communications concerning various environmental and septic permits. Staff reports included updates on the Martin Luther King service and the upcoming inauguration of Justice Deborah McCloskey Todd. Resolutions were passed regarding contract extensions for the Wallace Road Bridge preliminary design and family services agreements. Additionally, the board held a discussion concerning the statewide trend of secure detention and shelter care for youth and the necessity of maintaining backup facilities.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Lawrence County.
The board reviewed population reports, noting inmate counts and court separations. Updates were provided on the vehicle Sally port repairs, elevator maintenance, and the configuration of the Live Scan system. A discussion took place regarding juvenile recruitment strategies across various counties, with plans for a retiring deputy warden to present on the program at an upcoming county commissioners' association meeting. The board also reviewed revenue reports regarding juvenile inmate billing and collections, and concluded with an executive session regarding personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Lawrence County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
