Scope of work: contract 1 includes materials only, for return sludge pump impeller replacement. Contract 2 includes labor materials and equipment for installation of two sludge flow meters. Contract 3 includes labor materials and equipment for influent pump station new control programmable logic controller. Contract 4 includes labor materials and equipment to rebuild one existing centrifugal blower. Contract 5 includes labor materials and equipment for rehabilitation of two secondary clarifier concrete effluent troughs. Contract 6 includes labor materials and equipment for painting the ferrous steel of two secondary clarifiers.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194639
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,555
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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:If sale is less than $2,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Commonwealth of Virginia Statewide Contracts (eVA/DGS), VITA Statewide IT Contracts, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Marion
Town Of Marion Town Council Town Council Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting featured a presentation from the tourism association regarding the development of a new visitor-facing website, visitmarianva.com, and efforts to align local music heritage nonprofits to promote tourism. Additionally, representatives from a community organization provided an annual overview of their volunteer activities, including building a handicap ramp, maintenance projects across various community locations, and fundraising updates.
Marion Town Council Town Council Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting involved a vote to approve a resolution for phase eight of a sewer line project. Additionally, representatives from a treatment foster care agency, Presley Ridge, presented on their services, addressing the foster care system, treatment foster care programs, specialized education, and criteria for becoming a foster parent. The Council also heard public comments regarding concerns about surveillance technology and potential privacy risks associated with data collection, with a recommendation for the Council to review and restrict the use of such technology.
Marian Town Council Town Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Marion.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Marion?
The Town Manager and the Town Purchasing Department oversee procurement and purchasing for the Town of Marion. The Mayor and Town Council set policy; operational departments involved in buying include Public Works, Clerk/Finance, Water/Wastewater, Police, Fire/EMS, Parks & Recreation, and Community & Economic Development.
Where does Town of Marion post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Marion posts solicitations on its official website and uses Virginia’s statewide eProcurement portal, eVA. Contract documents may also be obtained in person at Marion Town Hall, 138 West Main Street, or from the Public Works office.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Marion?
Vendors register through Virginia’s eVA supplier registration portal to do business with the Town of Marion. Bid and contract documents are also available for pickup at Marion Town Hall or from the Public Works Department (515 S Church St).
Date: Sep 8, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an address by the mayor regarding the necessity for transparency, procedural adherence, and open deliberation in town government. The council recognized police officers for their graduation from the academy and for receiving a traffic safety specialist award. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding the rezoning of property at 1025 North Main Street from residential to commercial, with subsequent discussion on maintenance issues concerning a proposed stormwater retention area.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Marion meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does Town of Marion publish for vendors?
Solicitation-specific procurement requirements are published in each Town of Marion bid. For example, the Phase VI Sewer Pump Station Advertisement for Bids requires bid security equal to 5% of the bid, in the form of a certified or bank check payable to the OWNER.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Marion?
Procurement for the Town of Marion is governed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), Code of Virginia §§ 2.2-4300 et seq. The Town Manager serves as the principal purchasing official and the Town Purchasing Department handles operational buying; the Town Council adopts procurement ordinances.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Marion use?
Under the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Town of Marion follows state policy encouraging participation by small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and military family-owned businesses. Vendors should consult VPPA provisions and individual solicitations for program specifics.
