The Town of Carthage is accepting upset bids for the Old Jail Property, Moore County parcels 00006642 and 00004260, following an increased offer of $21,000. A qualifying bid must be at least $22,100 and include a deposit equal to 5% of the bid. Bids must be submitted to the Town Clerk at Carthage Town Hall within ten days after publication, and any final sale is subject to approval by the Carthage Board of Commissioners.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171239
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
7
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,070
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Deprioritize—no evidence of acceptance; focus on competitive solicitations.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Also consider NC Statewide Term Contracts (Non-IT), NCDIT Statewide IT Contracts, and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) Vehicle & Equipment Procurement Program.
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Town of Carthage:no demonstrated use of sole source. Treat as non-viable and redirect to competitive bidding via the Town’s Bid Postings and NC eVP.
Practical note:If a sole source is ever considered, expect strict written justification and internal approvals consistent with NC GS 143-129 sole-source exceptions; no dollar thresholds were provided.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
There is no evidence that Town of Carthage uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Carthage
Town of Carthage Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Commissioners conducted a series of meetings involving budget deliberations, project approvals, and administrative reports. Key discussions included the review of budget scenarios for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the approval of a performance guarantee agreement for the Carriage Hill Subdivision, a contract for digital archiving services, and an audit contract with S. Preston Douglas and Associates. The Board also discussed the American Tower lease agreement, a Special Use Permit request for a Montessori school, and implemented water conservation restrictions due to drought conditions.
Town of Carthage Agenda
Date: Jun 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The agenda includes several items for the Board of Commissioners. Key discussion topics include a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for a daycare and school, a volunteer interview for the Appearance Committee, a contract for digital archiving services with the Moore County Archives, and the approval of an audit contract with S. Preston Douglas & Associates. Additionally, the board will review budget scenarios in preparation for a public hearing.
Town Of Carthage Planning Board Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Carthage.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Carthage?
Procurement for the Town of Carthage is managed by the town under its Council-Manager government, with purchasing authority overseen by the Board of Commissioners; operational administration and financial oversight are provided by the Town Clerk to the Board and the Finance Officer.
Where does the Town of Carthage post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Carthage posts open bids, RFQs, and RFPs on its Bid Postings page and publishes awarded solicitations on its Awarded Bids page; vendors should use those pages to access solicitation documents and submission instructions.
What products and services does the Town of Carthage procure?
The Town of Carthage commonly procures municipal utilities (water, sewer, solid waste), public works services (streets, sidewalks, parks, facility operations), public safety equipment and supplies, planning and permitting services, and general administrative services.
Date: May 7, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a site plan review for a proposed multi-tenant commercial development located at 801 Monroe Street. Key areas of concern and discussion included parking capacity, traffic safety regarding ingress and egress due to the site's proximity to a hill, the need for pedestrian infrastructure improvements, and the capacity of existing water and sewer utilities to support the development. Additionally, the board received information regarding upcoming School of Government training sessions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Carthage meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Carthage?
Vendors can access the Town of Carthage Code of Ordinances and governance documents via the town's American Legal link; solicitations on the Bid Postings page include required forms, standard terms, and bidding instructions.
