Clay County invites suppliers to its 10th Annual Procurement Conference on November 12, 2026, at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park. The event features a reverse trade show and guidance on government contracting, with a $10 registration fee that includes breakfast. This is an informational conference notice, not a grant or a request for proposals, and the posting explicitly asks for no supplier submission.
Provide pavement management services to conduct a comprehensive pavement condition survey and develop a pavement management program (pmp) for the county's paved roadway network.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
225045
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,713
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
239,593
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Clay County
Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting
Date: Sep 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed the current jail inmate population trends and the logistical challenges associated with expanding the existing facility, including infrastructure limitations and parking shortages. The committee reviewed the progress of the 'Unlock Recovery' program and addressed difficulties in tracking court-ordered participation. Additionally, the meeting covered participation in the Northeast Florida Reentry Coalition to leverage regional resources and the upcoming acquisition of a heavy equipment simulator to provide vocational training for inmates.
Board of Adjustment Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and addressed two agenda items. The first item involved a request for a variance to allow an accessory structure in the front yard due to wetlands constraints on the property, which was approved. The second item addressed a request for a front yard setback reduction from 40 feet to 25 feet to accommodate a pool, with staff recommending denial based on the lack of unique circumstances compared to other properties in the district. Public comments were also received regarding communication and clarity of agenda information for citizens.
Clay County Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
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Karen SmithAdministrative and Contractual Services Director
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Amy AlvaradoAssistant County Health Department Director
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The Planning Commission discussed a text amendment to the land development code regarding the creation of a BF Institutional land use category to accommodate public, semi-public, and community-serving facilities such as places of worship, educational institutions, and public safety buildings. Additionally, the commission reviewed a large-scale map and text amendment concerning the business park future land use designation, which involved reclassification of land acreage and updates to development standards related to parking and landscaping for industrial and distribution uses.
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