Project will consist of demo, site clearing, grading (including rock excavation), erosion control measures, storm water detention facilities, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains, curb and gutter, asphalt paving, fencing, final stabilization, and landscaping.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124475
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
764
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
49,221
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 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.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Gainesville
Partnership for Drug-Free Hall Public Forum
Date: Sep 27, 2017Type: Meeting mention
This forum addressed the national and local opioid epidemic, focusing on its impact on communities and families. Key discussion topics included the scope of the addiction crisis, the physiological nature of addiction as a chronic brain disease, the importance of recovery and treatment, and collaborative efforts between government and community organizations to provide education and resources to the public.
City Of Gainesville Mayor And Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 7, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation for the Police Department Employee of the Year. Public comments addressed environmental concerns related to the Purina Mill. The Council reviewed and adopted several consent agenda items, including resolutions on police video data servers, housing policies, road paving projects, and water reclamation facility improvements. The Council conducted a second reading for an ordinance amendment concerning the Administrative Hearing Officer's duties and jurisdiction. Additionally, the Council held public hearings for the annual update to the Impact Fee Program and a special use permit request for a micro-brewery. Discussions also included the signing of a support letter for federal historic tax credits and notifications regarding upcoming municipal association meetings.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Gainesville.
Where does the City of Gainesville post bids and RFPs?
The City of Gainesville posts Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and bid results on its Purchasing & Bid Opportunities portal at https://www.gainesville.org/194/Purchasing-Bid-Opportunities and lists current solicitations at https://www.gainesville.org/bids.aspx.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Gainesville?
Vendors register with the City of Gainesville by completing the official Vendor Packet and submitting it with an IRS Form W-9 and a Certificate of Insurance via mail or email; the packet requires Georgia Secretary of State registration (or a local business license for sole proprietors) and a signed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1).
Does the City of Gainesville use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Gainesville City Council Work Session Minutes
Date: Aug 11, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The work session covered a variety of municipal topics, including a quarterly tourism update for the Convention and Visitors Bureau and discussions regarding a grant application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Key agenda items included the authorization of a $38 million bond for city projects, an annexation waiver request for a residential development, and a project description supplement for the Midtown Gainesville Redevelopment Plan. The council also addressed a de-annexation request, a sewer annexation waiver for the Capstone Inland Crossing project, and a project involving a connector between State Route 53 and State Route 60. Further business included committee reports from various authorities, updates on redistricting, and parking solutions for downtown construction workers. An executive session was held to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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The City of Gainesville may participate in existing State of Georgia contracts and can use Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) contract vehicles for piggyback or cooperative purchases, as noted on the City's Purchasing & Bid Opportunities page and Georgia procurement guidance.
What procurement requirements does the City of Gainesville publish for vendors?
The City of Gainesville requires vendors to provide specified insurance coverages and enrollment documents before work begins. Required items include a Certificate of Insurance (general liability $2,000,000; workers' compensation statutory plus employer's liability $1,000,000; auto liability $1,000,000 if used; professional liability $1,000,000), an IRS W-9, proof of Georgia Secretary of State registration (or local license), and a signed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b)(1).