Provide drainage improvement. The submitted lump sum bids should be based on the installation of erosion control measures, determine and implementation of traffic control temporary access or detour, demolition of the two (2) existing 48” corrugated metal pipe culverts and roadway, grading, construction of two 8' x 5' Rigid Concrete Box culverts with headwalls and pavement repair, and stabilization of the project site.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194941
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
583
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
118,908
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 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:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. High barrier and not supported by past practice—pivot to a coop path.
Coops:Lead with a cooperative contract (Texas DIR, BuyBoard, HGACBuy, or Sourcewell). Frequently procures through Texas DIR, BuyBoard, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bastrop County, TX shows no evidence of approving sole source awards; treat this path as high barrier. Formal competition is triggered around $50,000, which further limits a non-competed route. Practical note: skip sole source and steer the requirement to a cooperative contract, coordinating with the Purchasing Department.
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Bastrop County has used cooperative purchasing regularly and favors pre-competed contracts. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts; BuyBoard.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Bastrop County
Bastrop County Historical Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed discussions regarding America's 250th July 4th celebrations, including essay contests and programming ideas. The commission addressed the development and content of the website, financial matters including budget revisions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and the status of historical markers and cemeteries. Reports were provided on historical tourism, social media engagement, and activities by various county entities such as the Bastrop County Historical Society and the African American Cultural Center & Museum. Additionally, plans for an El Camino Real celebration were reviewed.
Bastrop County Transportation Plan Update 2020-2045
Date: Jan 19, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the 2020 Bastrop County Transportation Plan Update, which serves as an update to the 2016 plan. It details the process, including extensive public and stakeholder outreach, and presents comprehensive analyses of existing conditions. The plan identifies key priorities such as safety improvements, economic development, and thoroughfare planning to address future growth. It models various scenarios to recommend arterial network improvements aimed at enhancing roadway functionality, connectivity, and safety, with projections extending to 2045.
Bastrop County Transportation Plan 2016-2040
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Bastrop County.
The 2016 Bastrop County Transportation Plan outlines a strategic framework for developing a multi-modal transportation system. It aims to balance asset preservation with strategies for fostering growth and economic vitality while maintaining quality of life for residents. Key objectives include promoting safety for all road users, supporting economic development, enhancing quality of place, ensuring a state of good repair for infrastructure, and providing diverse transportation options. The plan also emphasizes compliance with regional planning principles and increasing system connectivity and resiliency.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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