Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Blacksburg.
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
The Town of Blacksburg is soliciting construction bids to relocate the force main associated with the Northside Park Pump Station in Blacksburg, Virginia. This is an Invitation for Bids, with the detailed work requirements in the solicitation document. The notice refers bidders to the solicitation documents for optional pre-bid or site-visit details and public bid-opening information.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
209701
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
437.2
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
45,104
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Blacksburg
The Council approved the consent agenda, including resolutions regarding participation in the Virginia Main Street program, zoning amendments for the retail sale of marijuana and tobacco products, and amendments to the town charter. Public hearings were held for ordinances updating the home-stay regulations, revising definitions and late payment penalties for the meals tax, and authorizing a utility easement for a solar power project at Blacksburg Transit. The meeting also included a presentation by the Blacksburg Church of Christ regarding a damage claim following a sewer backup incident.
The Commission received updates on the comprehensive plan survey and discussed public engagement efforts at the local farmers market. Planning staff reported that a referring resolution from the Council regarding marijuana uses and vape sales ordinances is anticipated, with discussions planned for an upcoming work session. Additionally, the Commission prepared to receive a presentation on the technical report for the Blacksburg re-code initiative.
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Blacksburg.
The Planning Commission discussed a rezoning request for a proposed apartment development at 402 Clay Street. Key topics included the site's master plan, building elevations, and affordable housing proffers, with 20% of the units intended for residents earning less than 80% of the annual median income. The discussion also addressed parking ratios, bike parking, open space requirements, and pedestrian connectivity, specifically regarding sidewalk access to Clay Street.
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