Anderson County is seeking bids for shade structures at P.A.W.S. Dog Park under Bid #27-014. The notice categorizes the opportunity as construction, lists Anderson County as the project location, and requires one bid copy. Bids are due November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.; inquiries and document requests go to the county purchasing email.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
174849
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,077
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
219,930
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
59 / 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 based on current practice—pivot to the formal bid path; expect formal competitive bidding for purchases over $50,
Coops:Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can position Statewide Term Contracts (Goods & Services & IT), OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell as another option. Anderson County, SC can gain access to Sourcewell through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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No evidence that Anderson County, SC uses cooperative purchasing today (despite confirmed Sourcewell membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Anderson County
Anderson County Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a special presentation to recognize National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week. Key business items during the meeting included a fee in lieu of tax agreement and industrial park expansion for Project Big Brother, and a development agreement regarding sewer infrastructure for Project Saint Nick. The council also held a second reading on an ordinance prohibiting the use of county funds for Flock camera systems and a first reading of an ordinance regarding vested rights.
Anderson County Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public hearing regarding the Greenpond Station A precinct zoning map amendment. Discussion centered on the differences between various zoning classifications, including IZD, RA, and RM, with property owners and community members expressing differing preferences for land use density and preservation. Staff provided clarification on the process for map amendments, their work with property owners, and the role of the comprehensive plan in guiding these decisions.
City Of Anderson City Council Update
Date: Sep 18, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Anderson County.
The update focused on key municipal projects including the adoption of a new Unified Development Ordinance, recent implementations of tree and signage ordinances, and ongoing downtown infrastructure improvements such as the repaving of Main Street. Discussions also covered the development of workforce housing projects on Franklin and Murray Streets, the expansion and connectivity plans for city trail systems, and the necessity for future capacity planning at the recreation center to accommodate growing community usage.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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