Dawson County is seeking sealed bids from qualified vendors for materials and labor to conduct a pavement condition survey of roads in the county’s unincorporated areas. The county maintains approximately 220 miles of publicly maintained asphalt-paved roads and currently lacks a pavement management system. This is an invitation for bids for roadway survey services, not a grant program.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207696
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
412
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
35,365
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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:If sale is less than $25,000, do not pursue sole source; steer back to the formal bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts, North Georgia RESAs, GEC School Nutrition, 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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Current usage:Not authorized by Dawson County’s purchasing ordinance; no evidence of coop use. Focus on direct county solicitations.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Dawson County
Dawson County Board Of Commissioners Voting Session
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed a request regarding a county-wide kudzu management issue, noting that staff will review the matter for a future discussion. Key approvals included accepting a 50/50 emergency management performance grant, selecting an architectural firm for conceptual design and cost estimation services for a library expansion project, and passing a resolution declaring the results of an election regarding the continuation of the special purpose local option sales tax and the issuance of general obligation debt.
Ozark Board of Commissioners Work Session
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed a lease agreement with Creative Enterprises for the use of the Styles House to provide parks programming for disabled adults. The Board also reviewed the acceptance of an emergency management performance grant and selected an architectural firm to perform schematic design and construction cost estimating services for a library expansion project. Additionally, the Board entered an executive session to discuss potential litigation.
Dawson County Board Of Commissioners Work Session
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Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Dawson County.
The board meeting primarily focused on the presentation and review of the chairman's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, including detailed discussions on revenue sources, personnel costs, and departmental expenditures. Additional key agenda items included the review of a memorandum of understanding with the University of Georgia cooperative extension, the recommendation for a new vendor to provide EMS billing services, and the presentation of the 2027 payroll and holiday calendar. The board also discussed a resolution regarding election results for a special purpose local option sales tax and general obligation debt, reviewed the upcoming 2027 meeting schedule, and heard a proposal regarding a board appointment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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