Project consists of interior and exterior renovations, new hvac and electrical work, minor structural work, to replace three (3) residential kitchenettes in the existing home-economics classroom with a new commercial grade cooking line with pan/pot wash, new janitor's closet, new ceilings, lights, and interior finishes, and reworking of all utilities for the new kitchen equipment.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
191552
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
404
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
55,273
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
57 / 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:Not viable here—pivot to coops (competition commonly required above $25,000).
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bedford County, TN:No evidence of sole source awards in public records; treat this path as non-viable. The county commonly requires competition above $25,000, so use a cooperative channel to accelerate purchasing instead. If a department insists on sole source, expect strict justification and approvals; better to pivot to pre-competed options.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Bedford County uses cooperative purchasing and authorizes piggybacking in policy; they are a confirmed Sourcewell participating agency.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Bedford County
Bedford County Board Of Commissioners Special Called Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened to discuss the consideration of appealing a lawsuit with the city. Commissioners debated the merits of proceeding with the appeal versus the costs and potential strain of continued litigation, emphasizing the need to be good stewards of taxpayer funds. After deliberation, the board voted to proceed with the appeal. Additionally, the board welcomed a representative from Leadership Bedford during the proceedings.
Financial Management Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting covered several key administrative and financial topics. The members held elections for the positions of chairman and vice-chair. The agenda included reports on solid waste management, including an upcoming household waste event; human resources activities such as onboarding, retirement updates, and open enrollment preparations; and archives management regarding the storage and security of county records. Financial reports were presented, detailing revenue collections and discussions on the impact of gas prices on local budgets. Additionally, the committee discussed a grant for the EMS department and approved a motion to increase probation fees, which will be forwarded to the commission.
Bedford County Financial Management Committee Meeting Transcript
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Bedford County.
The committee reviewed and approved multiple contracts and surplus items, including school copier contracts and surplus items for the highway and education departments. The meeting included a review of monthly financial reports. Furthermore, the committee celebrated the achievement of receiving the certification for excellence in financial reporting for the 17th consecutive year. Departing members offered concluding remarks regarding their tenure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Bedford County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
