Durham County is soliciting sealed bids for construction of the Durham County Utilities Administration Building. The project includes a 28,895-square-foot administration building, a 9,150-square-foot warehouse, and associated site work. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for September 29, 2026, and bids are due October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Durham County is soliciting sealed bids for construction of the Durham County Utilities Administration Building. The project includes a 28,895-square-foot administration building, a 9,150-square-foot warehouse, and associated site work. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for September 29, 2026, and bids are due October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The County of Durham is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified contractors to establish a contract for roof repair at the Durham County Senior Center at 406 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are scheduled for September 22, 2026. Proposals are due October 8, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, and the notice is for a construction service solicitation rather than a grant program.
Sole Source:Only if uniquely compatible/standardized; work with Purchasing and expect board approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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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Durham County, NC occasionally approves sole source for highly specialized IT or materials. Board of County Commissioners approval is required. Work directly with the Purchasing Division (purchasinggroup@dconc.gov) to prepare a justification emphasizing unique compatibility/standardization. If not a clear fit, pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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Durham County has used cooperative purchasing to bypass local bidding. Consider these programs for fast, compliant buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Durham County
Durham Combined Board Of County Commissioners, City Council, And Board Of Education Joint Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation on transportation initiatives, including the exploration of public transit partnerships for students, updates on the crossing guard program, and the proposed implementation of school zone speed and bus stop arm enforcement systems. The board also discussed bus driver retention and compensation, specifically detailing base pay, monthly supplements, and attendance bonuses. Additionally, commissioners addressed concerns regarding chronic absenteeism and the potential for improved transportation accessibility for students in unincorporated areas.
Durham Board Of County Commissioners Work Session
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a work session that included a public charge and a land acknowledgement. The meeting primarily featured extensive citizen comments regarding a proposed moratorium on data centers, with participants debating environmental impacts, utility costs, infrastructure capacity, and the potential for economic development. Other topics raised by citizens included opposition to proposed funding for the sheriff's office, a desire for increased investment in youth programming and translation services at the courthouse, and the need for affordable housing initiatives.
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Durham Board of County Commissioners Regular Session
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the reading of the land acknowledgement and the public charge. Key announcements covered solid waste site closures, the launch of a digital platform for property taxes, and updates on a school supply collection drive. The Board also discussed the timeline for data center moratorium language and future discussions on the treatment court. A ceremonial resolution was passed honoring civil rights icon Dr. Virginia Williams, a member of the Royal Ice Cream Seven. Finally, citizen comments addressed concerns regarding facility services and statistics involving children in the custody of the Department of Social Services.
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