Onslow County is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a new Marine Watercraft Vessel under Bid No. 100-27V. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Onslow County Purchasing Department, 234 NW Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540, by 2:00 PM EST on October 15, 2026, when they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Purchasing Department during regular business hours by calling (910) 455-1750, and the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Sole Source:If proprietary and mission-critical (public safety, aviation, corrections), work with Purchasing on a sole source justification; for federally funded buys ≥$30k, secure Board approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through NC State Contract, NCSBA BuyBoard, 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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Onslow County, NC will consider sole source when the product is proprietary and essential to continuity of service in critical infrastructure (e.g., public safety, aviation, corrections). Work with the Purchasing Department to prepare the justification, emphasizing vendor exclusivity and the need to meet federal standards (e.g., FAA). For any federally funded contract valued at $30,000 or more, obtain Board of Commissioners approval.
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Onslow County, NC actively uses cooperative purchasing and permits buying via NC State Contract and NCSBA BuyBoard. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Onslow County Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on several rezoning requests, including the denial of the Continental Ground, LLC proposal and the approval of the Morton & Morton Properties, LLC proposal. The board also addressed updates to its by-laws and rules of procedure, specifically establishing new public speaking time limits. Additionally, staff provided updates regarding the Subdivision Ordinance, Traffic Impact Analysis requirements, and the ongoing review of ETJ properties.
Onslow County Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed the transition of properties from the City of Jacksonville's former Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to Onslow County jurisdiction, which involved establishing new zoning designations for over 1,000 properties. Key discussions addressed the impact on existing mobile home parks, potential NCDOT projects, and the timeline for permit applications. Additionally, the Board recommended approval for text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance's Permitted Use Table to reduce non-conformity issues resulting from the jurisdiction transition. The meeting also included a recap of the Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan and a reminder of the Board's advisory role to the Commissioners.
Onslow County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The Board of Commissioners conducted their regular meeting where they recognized two individuals, Deputy Carlos Phillips and Sergeant Jeff Laam, for their service to the county. The board also amended the agenda to prioritize a presentation and moved public comment to a later item. During the public comment session, citizens voiced concerns regarding the implementation and accuracy of license plate reader technology, specifically citing constitutional privacy concerns and potential for misreads. Additionally, a presentation was delivered on the 'Onslow Priority Rapid Aid' system, which aims to improve emergency response times through community-based assistance.
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