Does City of Manchester use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Manchester can utilize Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Statewide Contracts and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as BuyBoard for eligible procurements; vendors should consult DOAS statewide contracts and BuyBoard guidance for access and participation details.

How does City of Manchester approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Manchester City Council is the approval body for city contracts and awards; council contract actions occur at regular City Council meetings (2nd Tuesday each month) and approved meeting minutes are posted on the city's website for public record.

City of Manchester

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Manchester, GA
Country:: US

City of Manchester RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Manchester - Service Line Replacement
Open
Aug 24, 2026
Closes
Oct 1, 2026
Replace service lines. Bidder agrees to furnish all materials and equipment and to perform all labor necessary to replace identified services from water main to house.

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
102221
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
15
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,594
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Manchester

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Procurement Hell Score
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78 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, sole source is technically permitted, but deprioritize—city does not use it in practice.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Georgia statewide contracts 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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Sole Source
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- City of Manchester (GA) technically permits sole source (city ordinance Sec. 2-295(b)), but the city does not use this path in practice. Deprioritize and pivot to preparing for a formal, public competitive bid. Note: purchases over $25,000 require formal competitive bidding.
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Cooperatives
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- The city has used cooperative purchasing before, but only via Georgia statewide contracts and only rarely; national coops are not used. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Manchester

City of Manchester Planning and Zoning Board Special Called Meeting
Date: Jul 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened to consider a rezoning request for the property located at 781 Warm Springs Highway, specifically to change the designation from C-1 Local Commercial to C-2 General Commercial. Discussion focused on the zoning administrator's recommendation, the request's alignment with the city's strategic plan, support for business growth and economic development, and an analysis of surrounding zoning codes. The board voted to recommend approval of the rezoning request.
City of Manchester Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured department reports covering Senior Center event planning, the Excellence in Policing initiative, lead service line inventory completion for utilities, ongoing recreation programs, and medical first responder licensure for the fire department. The council passed a resolution to participate in the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing and discussed the formation of a local housing team. Additionally, they approved a new Fire Marshal Ordinance, authorized the establishment of a Georgia Fund One account for debt service, appointed a new City Marshal, and approved the purchase of a new marshal vehicle. Legal counsel provided an update regarding an upcoming bond validation hearing.

Key Contacts

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Angel FowlerCity Clerk

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Mark H. PulliumCity Manager

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Where does City of Manchester post bids and RFPs?

City of Manchester posts solicitations on its official RFPS portal at https://www.manchester-ga.gov/rfps and its opportunities can also appear in the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) for statewide/local listings.

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Manchester?

Procurement oversight for the City of Manchester is exercised by the Manchester City Council; city departments administer day-to-day purchasing and are subject to Council oversight. The Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month and posts meeting information and minutes on the city website.

What products and services does City of Manchester procure?

The City of Manchester's Public Works, Recreation, Inspection, and Customer Service departments procure durable categories such as road and street maintenance/paving, water and sewer infrastructure maintenance, utility meter services, code enforcement/inspection services, and recreation program services.

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City of Manchester RFPs

Manchester - Service Line Replacement

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City of Manchester Planning and Zoning Board Special Called Meeting

City of Manchester Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

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City of Manchester RFPs

Manchester - Service Line Replacement

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City of Manchester Planning and Zoning Board Special Called Meeting

City of Manchester Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

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City of Manchester Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

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City of Manchester RFPs

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City of Manchester Planning and Zoning Board Special Called Meeting

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City of Manchester Planning and Zoning Board Special Called Meeting

City of Manchester Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

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City of Manchester Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

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