Gloucester County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking quotations for one new 15,000-gallon vertical water storage tank and associated fittings for Gloucester High School’s irrigation system. The successful bidder must furnish the specified tank and fittings and deliver them to the school. GCPS will arrange offloading and placement and perform installation and connection separately; this is a Quick Quote for equipment, not a grant.
Gloucester County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking quotations for one new 15,000-gallon vertical water storage tank and associated fittings for Gloucester High School’s irrigation system. The successful bidder must furnish the specified tank and fittings and deliver them to the school. GCPS will arrange offloading and placement and perform installation and connection separately; this is a Quick Quote for equipment, not a grant.
Gloucester County is soliciting bids for sand, gravel, top soil, and mulch. This Invitation for Bids is categorized as a non-technology supplies procurement. Bids are due by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the posting identifies an official solicitation document for the requested materials.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard and Virginia statewide contracts via eVA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Gloucester County, VA:There is no evidence of sole source awards above the $50,000 competitive threshold. Expect a high barrier; redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing, which is explicitly authorized by county policy.
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Gloucester County has used cooperative purchasing (confirmed BuyBoard membership and use of Virginia’s eVA for state contracts; a related county entity uses Sourcewell). 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 Gloucester County
Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors discussed several agenda items, including the recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Week and updates on county administration items such as upcoming staff events and the fire and rescue agreement. The Board reviewed an insurance benefits proposal, resulting in recommendations to retain Cigna for medical coverage and transition to Delta Vision for vision coverage. Additionally, the Board approved the renewal of the Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program memorandum of agreement and authorized one-time bonuses for both county staff and school division employees. The Board also moved to advertise a public hearing regarding proposed utility rate increases and fee adjustments.
Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting
Date: Jan 7, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the adoption of a resolution regarding the travel budget for each board member for the 2026 fiscal year. The board clarified that each member's travel budget is limited to 1/7 of the total budgeted amount, with provisions established for the transfer of these travel funds between board members in writing.
Gloucester County Planning Commission Minutes
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The Commission discussed several zoning ordinance amendments, including definitions for vehicle service and storage facilities, bona fide agricultural operations, battery energy storage systems, and home occupations. Staff and commissioners reviewed potential zoning updates concerning nonconforming uses, monument signs, and Conditional Use Permit processing timeframes. The meeting included a preview of an upcoming public hearing for a mobile food vendor court, and updates on solar project permits and the Comprehensive Plan update.
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