Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Tappahannock.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
212134
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,193
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Tappahannock
The Town Council conducted a review of various departmental reports and project statuses, including updates on the Hoskins Creek bathhouse design and new General Assembly legislation. Significant actions included approving the issuance of Requests for Proposals for consulting services related to the RAISE Grant and the Community Flood Preparedness Fund, as well as authorizing a landscaping project for Tappahannock Central Park. The Council also voted to table the adoption of a general obligation bond and a funding request from the Commonwealth Attorney for further discussion. Additionally, an extension was approved for the animal shelter's vacate date, and a public hearing was scheduled to address a proposed special events ordinance.
The council held a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed ordinance authorizing the issuance of a general obligation refunding bond, estimated at a maximum of $960,000. The bond proceeds are intended to refund and refinance an existing 2021 loan used for property acquisitions related to Central Park and Hoskins Creek projects, as well as to cover associated issuance costs. Representatives presented refinancing options, comparing the Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) Pool Program and the VRA Direct Loan Program against the current bank loan terms. Discussions addressed interest rate projections, potential balloon payments, and the financial implications of the various restructuring alternatives.
The Council discussed several key items, including updates on regional economic development and housing studies, and the progress of the Tappahannock Central Park and Hoskins Creek projects. Approvals were granted for landscaping projects at Central Park, the issuance of a request for proposals for consultants for both the RAISE Grant and the Community Flood Preparedness Fund, and an extension for the animal shelter's vacate date. Additionally, the Council reviewed financial reports, discussed proposed ordinance changes regarding special events, and addressed a request for funding from the Commonwealth Attorney regarding body camera footage review, which was tabled for further discussion.
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Track Town of Tappahannock meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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