Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bladen County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 14, 2026
Nov 9, 2026
The project calls for installing four Bard HVAC units, including connections, supports, controls, startup, and testing. It also includes installing one 400-amp electrical service with the required materials and labor, along with coordination and inspections. The work is a gym renovation in North Carolina.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
131676
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
350
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
30,007
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bladen County
The board convened a joint meeting to discuss the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and related school funding matters. Key topics included addressing the financial deficit affecting the SRO program, the importance of maintaining school safety, and the need for improved communication and collaborative planning between the Board of Education and County Commissioners to secure necessary resources for current and future fiscal needs.
The board meeting included a proclamation recognizing National 4-H Week within the county and the authorization of an application for Community Development Block Grant neighborhood revitalization funding. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to a discussion regarding critical staffing shortages in the communications department. Local representatives and firefighters presented testimony on the operational strain and safety risks caused by current staffing levels, requesting the addition of personnel to handle emergency dispatch duties.
Public-sector contacts connected to Bladen County.
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2028 community transportation program application. Key discussion topics included resident concerns regarding road safety on Spring Branch Road, reports of criminal activity in the area, and the reduction of early voting precincts. The commissioners addressed operational challenges, specifically regarding EMS response times at high school football games and broader EMS staffing shortages. Additionally, the board deliberated on restructuring the recreation advisory board to improve attendance and geographic representation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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