Allen County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Lima, OH
Country:: US

Allen County RFPs

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Construction Inspection and Administration Services for the Thayer Road Project (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 25, 2026
Provide construction inspection & administration services for the thayer road reconstruction project.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
172240
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
800
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
100,881
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 100
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How to Sell to Allen County

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
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44 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $77,250, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Ohio DAS/State Term, ODOT, Sourcewell, or HGAC contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Allen County, OH: No evidence of sole source awards above the $77,250 competitive bidding threshold. Practical note: Treat sole source as non-viable here—expect strict justification/approvals if attempted. Prioritize cooperative contracts instead.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Allen County

Board of Allen County Commissioners Special Session
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed the CEBCO quarterly update, including 2027 plan renewal options and a review of the second-quarter reports. The meeting also focused on the proposed transfer of the Memorial Hall, Children Services Parking Lot, and Tomlinson Property to the Port Authority to facilitate potential Brownfield Grant funding and Ohio Historical Tax Credit applications. Other topics included the timeline for the development of the County Home property and the potential issuance of a Request for Proposals.
Board Of Allen County Commissioners Special Session
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a monthly budget review encompassing various funds, including Debt Services, Reserve, Paid Leave, Revolving Loan, General Drainage Improvement, and the General Fund. Key discussions centered on budget projections, interest income, contingency fund status, and transfers. Capital fund deliberations included the Courthouse Renovation Project, the Museum HVAC project, and the Regional Airport's drop-down ceiling project. The board also addressed requests for additional funding for Juvenile Detention overtime, reviewed IT charges related to the WORTH Center, and discussed revisions to the draft budget letter.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Allen County.

Joe PattonAgency Director

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Rachael S. GilroyAllen County Auditor

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Allen County RFPs

Construction Inspection and Administration Services for the Thayer Road Project (Request for Qualifications)

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Board of Allen County Commissioners Special Session

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Allen County RFPs

Construction Inspection and Administration Services for the Thayer Road Project (Request for Qualifications)

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Allen County

Allen County RFPs

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Allen County RFPs

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