Town of Black Mountain
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Black Mountain.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Black Mountain, NC
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Black Mountain.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171150
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
110
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
8,491
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Black Mountain
The town council meeting included a reading of proclamations for Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month and in honor of a former board member. Staff provided an update on the Hilltop Road project, detailing the engineering, FEMA funding, and construction progress. Citizen comments addressed concerns regarding property management issues, expressed gratitude for the fire department's professional response to medical emergencies, and discussed the status of business-related litigation with the town. Additionally, the council heard an offer to extend a lease for office space at Highland Farms for the fire and police departments.
The council discussed budget amendments to fund new vehicles using disaster assistance and recycling grant allocations. Key agenda review topics included an upcoming proclamation for domestic violence awareness, a resolution honoring a former council member, and various administrative items such as the monthly tax report, zoning text amendments, and service agreements with engineering and regional planning firms. Additionally, the council addressed the Hilltop Road repair project construction status, town road work authorization, storm water design services, and the scheduling of structural engineering inspections for municipal buildings.
The council discussed the procurement of a structural engineer for the public safety building. A proposal from Stuart was presented, which prompted a discussion regarding the town's purchasing policy and the requirement for an RFQ process when estimated costs exceed $1,000. The council considered a resolution to waive this requirement to allow for the acceptance of a $5,000 proposal from Stuart, while also awaiting a potential task order from McGill Associates. Additionally, the meeting included an update on consultations with a construction company regarding the relocation of utility lines.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Town of Black Mountain meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Black Mountain.
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