The City of Kennesaw is soliciting sealed bids to demolish an existing building pad, parking lot, and alleyway and construct a new public parking lot and alleyway at 2250 Lewis Street. The work must be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days. Bids are due November 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time, and must include bid security of at least 5%; bidding documents are available at no cost from the City Clerk’s Office upon request.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124447
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
327
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
37,970
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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:Sole source: deprioritize and pivot to competitive bid or cooperative.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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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City of Kennesaw:No identified sole source contracts; the city adheres strictly to competitive bidding. Deprioritize sole source. Immediately prepare for the formal competitive bidding process (typically posted on BidNet Direct) or pursue an eligible cooperative alternative.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The city has used cooperative purchasing before (confirmed Sourcewell member). Coops are a secondary, less frequent path to the default competitive bid.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kennesaw
Kennesaw Development Authority Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed the financial report, noting interest revenue and property tax expenses. The primary discussion focused on the ratification of a grant proposal and incentive package for the property at 2881 N Main St, specifically addressing concerns about the shift from a proposed lease structure to a sale, the negotiation of incentives, and parking strategies. The motion to ratify the grant proposal failed. Additionally, the board received updates regarding potential future economic development projects and the status of the KDA Grant Program.
Historic Preservation Commission City Of Kennesaw Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission approved the financial report. Under old business, the members reviewed an updated site plan and landscaping plan for the Central Business District project at 2250 Lewis Street, though no motion was made. Additionally, the commission addressed new business items regarding Certificate of Appropriateness approvals for properties located at 2910 Cherokee Street, 2966 North Main Street, and 2715 Summers Street.
Art and Culture Commission Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Kennesaw.
Who manages procurement, vendor requirements, and purchasing for the City of Kennesaw?
The City of Kennesaw’s Finance Department and the City Clerk's Office administer procurement and vendor requirements; the City Manager oversees operations and the City Council (five members elected at large) provides governing authority and final approval of expenditures and procurement policy.
Where does the City of Kennesaw post bids and RFPs?
City of Kennesaw posts bids, RFPs, and solicitations on the City Clerk’s 'Bids and Requests for Proposal' page and maintains a downloadable archives page; vendors should monitor that official page for solicitation details and submission instructions.
What products and services does the City of Kennesaw procure?
The City of Kennesaw routinely procures general municipal products and services—public works, parks, police support, and facility supplies—through the Finance Department; purchases exceeding $3,000 are subject to sealed-bid requirements under Sec. 2-141.
Date: Aug 17, 2023
Type: Meeting mention
The scheduled meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum, preventing discussion on agenda items, which included the review of a financial report, a proposal for a fence mural at 2689 Summers Street, and a master plan discussion.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does the City of Kennesaw use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The Kennesaw Code of Ordinances (Sec. 2-141) authorizes purchases made through the state contract system as an exception to sealed-bid requirements, enabling cooperative purchasing or piggybacking on state contracts.
How does the City of Kennesaw approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Council provides governing approval of expenditures and policy; the Finance Department and City Clerk handle day-to-day procurement and bid administration, while the City Manager oversees operational execution of awarded contracts.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Kennesaw?
Procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Kennesaw are codified in the Kennesaw Code of Ordinances (Chapter 2, Sec. 2-141) and administered by the City Clerk and Finance Department; solicitations and contract terms are posted on the City's bids page.
