Furnishing of materials and labor for the installation of new downspout collection lines and drainage channels, including: 210 LF of 6" SCH 40 PVC downspout collection line, with fittings and appurtenances. 4 downspout connections with cleanouts. 225 LF of erosion control matting lined drainage channel. 60 LF of riprap lined drainage channel. 140 LF of grass lined drainage channel. Drainage channel soil berms. 2 riprap splash pads. Construction time limit for the Contract is 45 consecutive calendar days to substantial completion for Work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194934
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
752
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
56,885
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Not viable here; formal bidding is often triggered around $15,000 under WV code—redirect to coops (schools) or competitive bid (county).
Coops:Schools (Putnam County School District): Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, West Virginia Purchasing Division – Cooperative Purchasing Program, and AEPA via Mountain State ESC (MSESC); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. County Commission: Expect a formal competitive bid; improve win odds by teaming with a local WV partner.
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No evidence of sole source or other non-competitive awards in 2023–2024; treat sole source as not viable. Redirect efforts to coops with the school district or prepare a competitive bid for the County Commission. Note: The County Commission relies on formal bidding, often triggered around $15,000 under WV code; consider partnering with a local WV vendor to mitigate the 2.5%–5% local preference.
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The entity has used cooperative purchasing before (the school district encourages and has used co-ops). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Putnam County
Putnam County Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Mar 24, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed various administrative and fiscal items, including personnel and payroll adjustments and a budget revision for the Sheriff's department. Key discussions involved the approval of an industrial access road application for the Development Authority, the recognition of a long-serving 4-H volunteer, and the designation of a month for the American Red Cross. Additionally, the commission acted on a VOCA grant application and conducted a public hearing concerning an estate settlement.
Putnam County Commission Emergency Meeting
Date: Dec 30, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed the urgent need to replace 9-1-1 radio consoles that reached end-of-life status following a lightning strike. The discussion centered on evaluating two proposals: one from Motorola and one from Zetron. The Commission analyzed factors including significant cost differences, technical compatibility with existing infrastructure, and implementation timelines. Ultimately, the motion to purchase the Zetron system was approved due to its cost-effectiveness, suitability for the county's current infrastructure, and the ability to avoid further operational delays.
Putnam County Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Putnam County.
The meeting included the approval of bill registers, payroll orders, and estate settlements and fiduciary orders. Key agenda items featured the signing of an engineering agreement with SNS Engineers for 911 tower sites, an engineering amendment for a geotechnical investigation, and discussion of portable restroom and power supply funding for the Putnam County Homecoming. The commissioners also discussed a legal case involving the commission and the gun club in an executive session. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation director provided financial updates, highlighting a surplus used to pay off a loan and operational successes with conference center bookings and summer park programs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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