Amherst County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Amherst, VA
Country:: US

Amherst County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Exterior Crack Repair At the Amherst County Courthouse
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
Bids are requested from qualified firms for exterior crack repair and related preparations.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Water Metering System RFP
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 21, 2026
The County of Amherst, Virginia is soliciting proposals for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Water Metering System. The opportunity is identified as RFP L155AMHERST:124775 and was posted on July 21, 2026. Responses are due September 21, 2026, and the posting is classified as a request for proposals rather than a grant program.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Water Metering System
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 21, 2026
The County of Amherst, Virginia is soliciting proposals for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Water Metering System. The opportunity is identified as RFP L155AMHERST:124775 and was posted on July 21, 2026. Responses are due September 21, 2026, and the posting is classified as a request for proposals rather than a grant program.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194523
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
262
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
31,962
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
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How to Sell to Amherst County

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
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48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Skip due to low transparency and lack of documented awards; redirect to direct sale under $200,000 or a coop.
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Sole Source
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- Entity: Amherst County, VA
- Status: Sole source is opaque with no documented awards; treat as high risk.
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Cooperatives
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- Amherst County uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed member of BuyBoard and OMNIA Partners. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Amherst County

Amherst County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a presentation from Intelligent Harvest regarding the development of responsible data centers that incorporate community greenhouses for heat reuse. Public comments addressed concerns about the disposal of the Winton Golf Course property, the management of public hearing procedures, and a safety issue regarding a trip hazard at the local library.
Amherst County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting primarily focused on a public comment period where citizens expressed strong opposition to the potential development of data centers within the county. Residents raised concerns regarding industrial zoning in M1 districts, citing potential negative impacts such as water and soil pollution, excessive noise and vibration, and light pollution. Speakers urged the board to enact stricter land-use ordinances, conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments, and prioritize community well-being over industrial development. Additionally, the discussion touched upon broader themes of government transparency, surveillance, and requests for a moratorium on industrial zoning permits.
Amherst County Service Authority Board Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Amherst County.

Dorisia BelfordAccounting Division Manager

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Valerie CatlettAccounts Payable Clerk

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