The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners seeks a qualified contractor to expand the irrigation system at the county Recreation Department in Crawford, Georgia. The turnkey work includes designing, supplying, and installing irrigation components, a pump-house tank and pressure-switch assembly, trenching, utility coordination, and restoration of the athletic fields. The fixed-price bid requires a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough, insurance, E-Verify documentation, and relevant licenses; bids are due November 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, with completion required within 30 days after notice to proceed and a one-year warranty.
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners seeks a qualified contractor to expand the irrigation system at the county Recreation Department in Crawford, Georgia. The turnkey work includes designing, supplying, and installing irrigation components, a pump-house tank and pressure-switch assembly, trenching, utility coordination, and restoration of the athletic fields. The fixed-price bid requires a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough, insurance, E-Verify documentation, and relevant licenses; bids are due November 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, with completion required within 30 days after notice to proceed and a one-year warranty.
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Census ID
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193154
Population
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16,415
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Skip; steer to cooperative purchasing instead.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS statewide contracts, Sourcewell, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Oglethorpe County, GA permits sole sourcing with justification (Sec. 2-175). There is no known precedent of sole source use, making this a high-friction, low-probability path. If attempted, expect to provide a written justification; otherwise, pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing And Work Session
Date: Jan 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved site plan revisions for two tax parcels to accommodate new structures and authorized a bike ride event. A presentation regarding the library system was delivered, and the board voted to restrict truck traffic on several specified roads. Furthermore, a contract renewal for county-wide aerial imagery was approved, and new rules of decorum were adopted with specific modifications. The Administrative Consent Agenda was also approved.
Oglethorpe County Board Of Commissioners Public Hearing And Work Session
Date: Nov 4, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The board approved several rezone requests for various tax parcels to allow for subdivision. Additionally, the board approved a request by the Library Board to repair railings at the entrance and authorized an increase in the fee for Hydrology Study Review. Other business items addressed included requests for tree trimming on Wirebridge Road, the installation of a 4-way stop in a local subdivision, and reports regarding a damaged box culvert. The board also deferred discussion on a contract revision to a future meeting.
Oglethorpe County Board Of Commissioners Public Hearing And Work Session
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The Board discussed and approved several zoning and subdivision requests, including variances for acreage and access road paving, large lot subdivision reviews, and rezoning applications. The Board also accepted a withdrawal of a telecommunications tower application while approving another, authorized an administrative consent agenda, and entered into an executive session to address litigation and real property disposition matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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