Town of Blackstone

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Blackstone, VA
Country:: US

Town of Blackstone RFPs

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Town of Blackstone - Main Street Improvements - 128503 RFP
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 13, 2026
Work includes 360 TN of 1-1/2" vdot sm-9. 5d surface asphalt; 420 TN of 6" vdot bm-25. D base asphalt; 110 TN of vdot 21 b aggregate subbase beneath street; 1,465 LF of vdot cg-6 curb & gutter; 525 SY of 4" thick concrete sidewalk; 5 EA vdot storm structural; 74 LF of 15" rcp storm pipe; 3,185 LF of pavement marking; 10 EA arrows marking; 27 LF of stop bar marking; 180 LF of 1" water service tubing
114 S. Main Street Asbestos Abatement RFP
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Oct 1, 2026
The Town of Blackstone is inviting sealed bids for asbestos abatement at 114 South Main Street in Blackstone, Virginia, under IFB-127145. The solicitation is an open Invitation for Bids for construction-related professional services, with an optional pre-bid conference or site visit described in the solicitation documents. Bids are due October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and this is a procurement solicitation rather than a grant program.
114 S. Main Street Asbestos Abatement
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Oct 1, 2026
The Town of Blackstone is inviting sealed bids for asbestos abatement at 114 South Main Street in Blackstone, Virginia, under IFB-127145. The solicitation is an open Invitation for Bids for construction-related professional services, with an optional pre-bid conference or site visit described in the solicitation documents. Bids are due October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and this is a procurement solicitation rather than a grant program.

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Census ID
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209702
Population
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3,389
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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How to Sell to Town of Blackstone

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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $200,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Commonwealth of Virginia Statewide Contracts (DGS/DPS via eVA), VITA Statewide IT Contracts, OMNIA Partners Public Sector, and HGACBuy; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- Entity: Town of Blackstone (VA).
- Use case: Opaque but existing use for specialized utility and emergency needs; position your product as unique and essential for public works continuity.
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- There is no evidence the Town of Blackstone currently uses cooperative purchasing programs. You can position these co-ops as another option and have your Starbridge contact help the buyer gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Blackstone

City Council Council Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council addressed several infrastructure and contractual matters. Discussions focused on the formal vacation of an alley to resolve survey discrepancies while securing a utility easement. The council authorized bidding for a water line project on Hodge Street, including policies on connections for existing properties. Additionally, the council approved an architectural services agreement with a three-year term limit and ratified a task order for the Forest Drive force main replacement following a pipe failure. An asphalt patching contract was awarded to Southern Paving Corporation, and preliminary plans for the widening of South Maiden Street were presented.
Town Council Meeting Transcript
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed concerns regarding the operational staffing of historical sites by volunteers and discussed strategies for the town's historical advertising and branding. Additionally, the council voted to enter a closed session to address personnel matters, such as appointments and performance, and to deliberate on prospective business or industrial development projects at the airport.
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Key Contacts

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Chastity BryantDirector of Community Development

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Milton Dan MartinDirector of Public Works

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for Town of Blackstone?

The Town Manager, Philip Vannoorbeeck, administers procurement for Town of Blackstone under its Council–Manager government; the Town Council (Mayor Lafayette Dickens and seven councilmembers) retains governing and final approval authority. Committee assignments in the Town’s Committee Assignments PDF identify oversight roles.

What products and services does Town of Blackstone procure?

Town of Blackstone commonly procures water and sewer operations and treatment supplies, street and right-of-way maintenance, police equipment and supplies, parks and cemetery maintenance, public building maintenance, and airport transportation services.

How does Town of Blackstone approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Town Manager handles day-to-day procurement administration for Town of Blackstone; the Account & Finance Committee provides financial and contract oversight, and the Town Council retains final authority to award contracts.

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