The City of Winder is seeking statements of qualifications from firms for preconstruction engineering design services for a 10-foot-wide pedestrian bridge connecting South Jackson Street and North Jackson Street over State Route 8 (May Street). Work includes concept development, field surveys, environmental documentation, preliminary construction plans, signing and marking, right-of-way and erosion-control plans, utility coordination, traffic studies, public involvement, and quality review. Firms must meet applicable GDOT prequalification requirements and submit a notarized Certification Form and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161805
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
250
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
21,252
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
79 / 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
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Not used in practice—pivot to the formal bid path.
Coops:Buyer hasn’t historically used coops; if they’re open to future options, ask about Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts, GSA Cooperative Purchasing (IT/security), Sourcewell, HGACBuy.
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City of Winder:No public record of sole source awards. Deprioritize and focus on formal competitive bids via QuestCDN. No known sole source thresholds identified.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Winder
Winder City Council Council Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed the implementation of a new comprehensive plan aimed at improving future urban planning and zoning for manufacturing, industrial, and commercial business growth. Additionally, the council reviewed the success of the First Friday event season, highlighting that the programming was funded entirely through private business sponsorships rather than taxpayer dollars. Future event planning and community engagement initiatives were also addressed.
City Council Council Meeting
Date: Jul 14, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed the ongoing shift toward bringing city operations and services in-house to increase control, improve service quality, and reduce reliance on outside contractors. Key updates included the hiring of a full-time professional engineer to manage infrastructure maintenance and improvements, as well as the transition of Public Works operations to an in-house model. Additionally, the council emphasized the importance of transparent communication with citizens regarding major projects and discussed the success of recent community events, such as concerts and fireworks, in fostering a stable and engaged community.
City of Winder Transportation Improvement Plan 2025-2040
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Winder.
Who manages procurement and vendor registration for City of Winder?
The City of Winder's Finance Department, led by CFO/Director of Finance Ronnie Campbell, manages procurement and purchasing. The city operates under a mayor–council government with an appointed City Administrator; vendors can contact the Finance Department at Winder City Hall or ronnie.campbell@cityofwinder.com for procurement inquiries.
Where does City of Winder post bids and RFPs?
The City of Winder posts bids and RFPs on its official Request for Proposal/Qualifications page on cityofwinder.com. Sealed-bid postings appear under the site’s /Home/Components/RFP/ path and legacy listings appear on the city's Revize portal; construction solicitations are advertised through QuestCDN.
What products and services does City of Winder procure?
Date: Apr 1, 2025
Type: Strategic Plan
The City of Winder Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) evaluates current transportation needs and identifies solutions to improve mobility and safety for all roadway users. Its vision is to achieve enhanced mobility, decreased accidents, and increased travel choices, fostering a higher quality of life. The plan focuses on strategic goals including operational efficiencies, system reliability, technology integration, safe and efficient travel, strategic development, financial clarity, and traffic pattern optimization.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Winder meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
The City of Winder procures products and services across departmental categories listed on its RFP/qualifications portal, including Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Public Works, Fleet Maintenance, Water/Wastewater utilities, Fire and Police supplies, Information Technology, Planning & Development, cultural/community center services, and energy/ESCO services.
