Edgecombe County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Tarboro, NC
Country:: US

Edgecombe County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

RFB FOR EDGECOMBE COUNTY HVAC EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
Open
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Closes
Aug 21, 2026
Edgecombe County is seeking bids from qualified contractors to replace HVAC equipment at the Edgecombe County Law Enforcement Center, Edgecombe County Administration Building, and possibly other county-owned buildings. The project involves removing existing HVAC equipment and installing new units. The solicitation is open and seeking qualified HVAC contractors to submit competitive sealed bids.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171095
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
500
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
49,121
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to Edgecombe County

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable. Redirect to the formal competitive bid. Register on NC eVP and engage departments early to shape specs.
- Coops: Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can position these procurement programs as another option: NC Statewide Term Contracts, NCDIT statewide IT contracts, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Edgecombe County, NC: Sole source is not a viable path. The County adheres to formal competitive bidding, with only a single, unsubstantiated sole source reference (Nov 2024 agenda). Practical approach: focus on competitive bids—identify upcoming needs, register via the NC electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), meet department heads early to influence specifications before release.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- No evidence the County uses cooperative purchasing or piggybacking today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Edgecombe County

Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners Minutes
Date: Sep 3, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed community benefits related to energy development and received updates on the recreational programs provided by the Parks and Recreation department. A public hearing was held regarding a conditional re-zoning case. The Board took action on several items, including budget amendments, Health Department fee changes, the approval of a resolution for installment financing, the acceptance of an offer to purchase county-owned land, capital funding for the public library, and the approval of the Lone Pine Sewer Improvement Project. Additionally, the Board approved proposals for a community-based grant initiative, called for a future public hearing, approved an application for public school lottery funds, and adopted an updated hazard mitigation plan. Appointments and re-appointments were made to various advisory boards, and several department reports were reviewed. A closed session was conducted to discuss economic development.
Edgecombe County Board Of Commissioners Special Meeting
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of budget amendments and an amendment to the Capital Projects Ordinance concerning the re-allocation of unspent funds within the Critical Communications Grant. Additionally, the board approved various contracts, reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget presentation from the Sheriff's Office and the County Manager, discussed strategies for restoring the fund balance, and conducted a closed session regarding economic development.
Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Meeting
Date: Jul 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting primarily focused on a public hearing to consider a special use permit request for the operation of a sand mine. The proceedings included detailed discussions on the quasi-judicial process for reviewing the special use permit, site requirements, alternative landscaping plans to preserve existing vegetation, sediment control measures, and reclamation bonding requirements mandated by the state. The applicant presented technical details regarding the proposed excavation site, including slope standards and environmental considerations.