City of Athens

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Athens, TX
Country:: US

City of Athens RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

HPP Electrical Improvements (Request For Quotation)
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
Provide qualified electrical contractors to upgrade the electrical service equipment at an existing booster pump station; removal and disposal of the existing 100-amp service entrance-rated manual transfer switch; removal and disposal of the existing 100-amp outdoor distribution panel; furnishing and installation of a new 200-amp service entrance-rated manual transfer switch;furnishing and installation of a new 200-amp outdoor distribution panel; reconnection of all existing electrical loads, feeders, circuits, pumps, controls, transformer connections, lighting, ventilation equipment, and associated appurtenances currently served by the existing equipment. See attached file.
Analytical Testing Services (Request for Qoute)
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
Seeking proposal for analytical lab services.
Engineering Services - Water Treatment Plant Improvements (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Oct 28, 2026
Provide engineering services - water treatment plant improvements.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176189
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
129
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
13,870
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
40 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to City of Athens

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
40 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Only if it’s a true single-area-supplier commodity (e.g., asphalt); otherwise pivot back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Sourcewell, and Texas DIR; 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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- Entity: City of Athens, TX. Sole source is tightly limited to commodities with a single area supplier (e.g., asphalt) and is not viable for most products. No explicit sole-source dollar threshold cited; note that City Council approval is generally required at $50,000, adding friction. Practical tip: if a buyer suggests sole source, expect strict justification and Finance review—best to pivot to a cooperative contract path immediately.
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Cooperatives
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- Athens has used cooperative purchasing regularly to bypass formal bidding. 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 City of Athens

Athens Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board will address several financial and developmental items, including the approval of monthly financials and reimbursements to the City of Athens. Agenda topics include selecting an FY2027 Budget Committee, establishing planning milestones for the FY2027 budget, and reviewing engineering services for the Industrial Park and downtown parking improvements. Additionally, the board will discuss financial support for the municipal airport expansion project, a memorandum of understanding for street resurfacing, sponsorship of an upcoming airshow, and the approval of various business assistance grants.
Athens Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors Regular Session
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of monthly financials and reimbursements to the City of Athens. Key business items involve selecting the FY2027 Budget Committee, presenting the FY2027 Budget Calendar, and authorizing engineering service agreements for the Industrial Park and downtown parking improvements. The Board will also deliberate on financial support for the municipal airport expansion, a memorandum of understanding for street resurfacing, sponsorship for a local airshow, and the approval of several business assistance grants. The session will conclude with a development services report and an executive session to discuss real property matters.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Athens.

Mandie QuiggAssistant City Manager

*******@************

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Elizabeth BorstadCity Manager

*******@************

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the City of Athens post bids and RFPs?

The City of Athens posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page at https://www.athenstx.gov/Bids.aspx. That page lists current bid and contract opportunities for consultants, service providers, contractors, and vendors, and provides submission instructions and deadlines.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Athens?

Vendors complete registration and find submission requirements on the City of Athens "Doing Business with Athens" page: https://www.athenstx.gov/217/Doing-Business-with-Athens. The page explains required documentation, contact information for purchasing, and how to submit bids and receive solicitation notifications.

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City of Athens RFPs

HPP Electrical Improvements (Request For Quotation)

Analytical Testing Services (Request for Qoute)

Engineering Services - Water Treatment Plant Improvements (Request for Qualifications)

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Athens Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Athens Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors Regular Session

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City of Athens RFPs

HPP Electrical Improvements (Request For Quotation)

Analytical Testing Services (Request for Qoute)

Engineering Services - Water Treatment Plant Improvements (Request for Qualifications)

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Athens Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Athens Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors Regular Session

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Tourism Advisory Council of the City of Athens Regular Meeting

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City of Athens

City of Athens RFPs

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Early Buyer Signals

Athens Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Athens Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors Regular Session

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City of Athens RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

Athens Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Athens Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors Regular Session

Key Contacts

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Tourism Advisory Council of the City of Athens Regular Meeting

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