Candler County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Metter, GA
Country:: US

Candler County RFPs

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2026 LMIG / LRA RESURFACING PROJECT
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2026
Candler County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 LMIG / LRA Resurfacing Project to resurface specified county roads and perform related roadway work. The project scope includes resurfacing Rosemary Church Road (1.45 miles), St. Matthews Church Road (3.3 miles), deep patching on Canoochee Road for ~2 miles, and countywide striping across roughly 50 miles; contract documents and plans are available from EMC Engineering Services (Statesboro office) for a non-refundable fee. Bids are due September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time, an optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM, and work must be completed within 150 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

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Census ID
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207694
Population
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11,275
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable here; move immediately to a competitive bid.
- Coops: Georgia DOAS statewide contracts, Sourcewell, TIPS, and OMNIA are available through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Candler County, GA: Sole source is not a viable path. There is no evidence of sole source awards; the county adheres to formal competitive processes. Redirect opportunities to a competitive IFB/RFP. No sole source dollar threshold identified.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- There is no evidence that Candler County currently uses cooperative purchasing (despite Sourcewell membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended cooperative path.
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MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Candler County

Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting agenda includes a resolution recognizing the service of Dr. Gary Branch, various departmental reports, and a citizen comment session. Commission approvals involve a drainage request on Pittman Road and a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. New business covers a wide array of items: project authorization for 2026 LMIG and 2025 SAP initiatives, LRA funding applications for road resurfacing, various technology and SaaS service proposals, HVAC replacement and service agreement modifications, courthouse repair proposals, recreation department lighting and painting improvements, surplus item designation, personnel policy amendments regarding vacation hours, and professional education requests. Additionally, the commission plans to discuss county purchasing card policies and the issuance of RFQs for electrical and plumbing services, followed by administrative and legal reports, commissioner updates, and an executive session.
Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Agenda
Date: Jan 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
Key discussion topics for this regular meeting include citizen address, review of the December 2025 financial report, and consideration of a conditional use permit application for a commercial kennel facility. Zoning discussions involve recommendations to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding non-conforming lots resulting from land swaps and establishing a requirement for speakers to sign up seven days prior to zoning hearings. Old business items include consideration of engineering plans for stormwater diversion on Oak Tree Rd, a proposal for lease/purchase of motor graders, amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance regarding application deadlines, and changes to the Metter-Candler Recreation Department Advisory Board by-laws concerning absences and remote participation. New business covers approving a GACJCC reimbursement grant expenditure, authorizing a request for proposals for courthouse storm damage repairs, setting 2026 election qualifying fees, reviewing the fiscal year 2027 budget schedule, and making an appointment to the Recreation Advisory Board.

Key Contacts

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Vance BowenCandler County IT (Contracted via Bowen Technical Management)

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Candler County RFPs

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2026 LMIG / LRA RESURFACING PROJECT

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Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Regular Meeting

Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Agenda

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Candler County RFPs

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2026 LMIG / LRA RESURFACING PROJECT

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Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Regular Meeting

Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Agenda

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Candler County and Cities of Metter & Pulaski Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2031

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Candler County

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Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Regular Meeting

Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Agenda

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Candler County RFPs

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Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Regular Meeting

Board Of Commissioners Of Candler County, Georgia Agenda

Key Contacts

Candler County and Cities of Metter & Pulaski Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2031

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