This work shall involve the removal and replacement of a manhole at the Riverview Golf Course. The manhole is located in the interior portion of Riverview Golf Course and consists of a precast concrete structure with 30" concrete piping entering and exiting the manhole. There is a drop in elevation through the manhole that occurs within the structure.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207726
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
252
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,565
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 $15,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Dublin (GA) shows no evidence of approving sole source contracts above $15,000. Purchases above this level are typically competitively bid and require council approval, making sole source a low-probability, high-effort path. Practical tip: skip sole source and steer to cooperative or statewide contracts.
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City of Dublin uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed membership with national co-ops). 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 Dublin
Dublin City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation by the Black History Banner Committee to recognize local honorees. Council discussed and approved the payment of bills exceeding $15,000. Additionally, the Council addressed two zoning map amendments regarding the rezoning of specific parcels from public to professional use, adopted a resolution to align the future land use map with recent zoning changes, and authorized an agreement with the Department of Transportation for utility relocation at the I-16 rest area.
City Council of the City of Dublin Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included the approval of bills exceeding $15,000 and the purchase of a new dump truck for the public works department. A zoning ordinance amendment to increase height restrictions for hotels in the B2 district and I-16 corridor was approved. The Council also passed an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 budget. Additionally, the Council conducted first readings on two rezoning ordinances to reclassify properties from public to professional zoning for office use and discussed equipment leases for the Riverview Golf Course.
Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Dublin.
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for the City of Dublin?
The City of Dublin Purchasing Department manages procurement and purchasing; the department is led by Purchasing Director David Sawyer and operates under the city's Mayor-and-Council / City Manager government structure. The Purchasing office is located at 702 E. Madison Street, Dublin, GA. (City Purchasing page.)
Where does the City of Dublin post bids and RFPs?
The City of Dublin posts public solicitations on the City of Dublin Purchasing Department webpage and distributes notices via the Georgia Purchasing Group / BidNet Direct portal. Vendors can register on BidNet Direct to receive automated notifications of posted solicitations. (City Purchasing and BidNet pages.)
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Dublin?
Date: Sep 3, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation from the Youth Council and the authorization of financial expenditures, including significant equipment purchases for the water and fire departments. Key legislative actions included discussions on ordinance amendments for hotel height limits and the fiscal budget. Additionally, the council approved resolutions pertaining to solid waste tipping fees, the implementation of cemetery management software, a workforce housing grant assessment, a construction contract for a street division facility, and a property lease for a community organization. The council also addressed board appointments and heard public comments regarding surveillance technology and community awareness initiatives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Dublin meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register using the Vendor Information Form on the City of Dublin Purchasing Department webpage and may optionally register (free) on the Georgia Purchasing Group / BidNet Direct portal to receive bid notifications. The city form requests a W-9, Taxpayer ID/SSN, Federal Work Authorization number, and contact information.
What products and services does the City of Dublin procure?
The City of Dublin commonly procures supplies, professional and general services, equipment (including vehicles), and construction work for public structures (building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing). Vendors should consult the city's Purchasing Policy for category definitions and procurement procedures.
Does the City of Dublin use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Dublin participates in cooperative purchasing: it is a member of the Governmental Procurement Association of Georgia (GPAG) and uses the Georgia Purchasing Group (administered via BidNet Direct) to automate distribution of solicitations, quotes, addenda, and awards.
What vendor requirements does the City of Dublin publish for procurement?
The City of Dublin requires bidders to be responsive and responsible, submit a Vendor Information Form with a W-9 and Taxpayer ID/SSN, and use purchase orders; sealed bids cannot be sent by fax or email. Construction projects may require a 5% bid bond and a 100% performance bond.
How does the City of Dublin approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract approvals are tiered: Department Directors may approve requisitions up to $999.99; informal solicitations from $1,000 to $14,999 are handled by Purchasing with City Manager approval; competitive sealed bids or RFPs $15,000+ require Mayor and City Council approval, per Ordinance 23-11 and the Purchasing Policy.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Dublin?
Vendors can find the City of Dublin's Purchasing Policy and standard contract terms on the city's document server. The policy defines procurement thresholds, award rules (lowest responsive and responsible bidder), and the City's authority under City Code Section 2-94 and Ordinance 23-11.