To furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision necessary to install and commission security access control devices, fire alarm notification appliances, motion detection equipment, and security camera systems throughout the facility.
Bathroom renovation. Work shall include general construction, as well as electrical, plumbing, finishes, and fire protection improvements for the facility.
To furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision necessary to install and commission security access control devices, fire alarm notification appliances, motion detection equipment, and security camera systems throughout the facility.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
102168
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
164
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
20,119
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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:Deprioritize; pivot straight to a 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 Saint Marys, GA:No evidence of sole source awards and policy is rigid. The city’s low $1,000 competitive bidding threshold triggers formal processes quickly, making sole source impractical. Practical guidance: deprioritize sole source and route through an authorized cooperative. No specific sole source dollar threshold identified.
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City of Saint Marys uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed Sourcewell participating agency; FY2025 budget authorizes coop use. 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 Saint Marys
City of St. Marys City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured public commentary regarding persistent drainage issues on West Ashley and Wheeler Street, concerns about a special use permit for a self-storage facility, and calls for greater oversight of local development authorities. The council addressed a resolution to adjust the geographical boundaries of the Downtown Development Authority to align with city strategy. Additionally, the agenda included updates on upcoming election candidate forums and a review of the city's future meeting calendar.
City Of St. Marys Tree Board Meeting
Date: Jan 5, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed coordination for an upcoming Arbor Day event, which includes plans for a memorial tree planting for a former member. Additionally, the board tabled a discussion regarding tree removal policies on private property outside the historic district pending further research on relevant ordinances.
St. Marys Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 16, 2021Type: Meeting mention
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Saint Marys.
Who manages procurement and vendor registration for the City of Saint Marys?
The Finance Department of the City of Saint Marys manages procurement and vendor registration and administers the city's Current Bid and RFP Opportunities portal. The city operates under a Mayor–Council government; Finance coordinates solicitations, vendor contacts, and works with the Mayor and City Council for governance-level approvals.
Where does the City of Saint Marys post bids and RFPs?
The City of Saint Marys posts bids and RFPs on the Finance Department's Current Bid and RFP Opportunities page. Individual solicitation pages include downloadable invitation documents; surplus and auctioned assets are handled through GovDeals as noted on the Finance site.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Saint Marys?
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The board discussed the cancellation of Rustapalooza due to community and city concerns. New business included prioritizing the addition of permanent bathrooms at the Gateway Property, plans for the Georgia/Florida Weekend and the Holiday Boat Parade, and a potential photography backdrop for the holidays. The board acknowledged a resignation and tabled a facade grant request pending a financial report. Additionally, details regarding a Business Assistance Program to support pandemic-impacted businesses were discussed, alongside interest in a private business leasing the Orange Hall Kitchen.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Saint Marys meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
The City of Saint Marys publishes procurement-related ordinances in its Code of Ordinances on Municode. Solicitation-specific terms and contract language appear in individual invitation documents posted on the Finance Department's bids page, and the city's Documents Center links ordinance materials.