The Town of Tazewell is accepting quotes for the following:
The Town of Tazewell is accepting quotes for the following:
Requirements:
Used Chevrolet Dump Truck 2023 or Newer
Automatic 6 speed transmission, 1000 miles or less, Rugby 11-foot dump body, white.
QUOTES DUE BY
11/13/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
TO SUBMIT A QUOTE
Interested dealers must submit their quotes to Town of Tazewell Public Works Director David Scrotsky. Submissions can be made by email to tazpw@taztown.org, or by phone at (276) 385-0692, or by mailing the quote to PO Box 608 Tazewell, VA 24651. All quote submissions must be clearly labeled "RFQ -- DUMP TRUCK NOV. 2026".
PW Director Scrotsky can be contacted at (276) 385-0692 during regular business hours Monday - Friday (8:00am-4:00pm).
Due to the cost of this purchase, we are authorized to use the Small Purchase Procedures as per The Virginia Procurement Act, which states we must post a notice on appropriate website and solicit three (3) written or electronic quotes.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
209708
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,291
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 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 $3,000, use sole source.
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.
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Town of Tazewell:No evidence of sole source awards above the $3,000 micro-purchase threshold. Treat sole source as high-risk/low-probability; immediately pivot to a cooperative contract if possible.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The Town uses cooperative purchasing and is an active OMNIA Partners participant. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Tazewell
Tazewell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Mar 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed a proposal for the development of a climate-controlled storage facility on Professional Drive. Key discussion topics included the project's adherence to town code specifications regarding lot coverage and building size, concerns over the potential oversaturation of storage units within the local area, and the impact on the local tax base. The applicant proposed marketing the lot for other potential business uses before proceeding, but a motion to approve the building plans failed to carry.
Tazewell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed a proposal from Rajeev Chopra regarding the construction of a new climate-controlled self-storage facility on Professional Drive. Discussions covered the design features, including security measures, storefront aesthetics, and the facility's location relative to the local police department. Members debated the land's suitability for this use versus other commercial options. A motion to approve the project's concept failed with a tied vote, and the applicant was requested to return with detailed architectural plans and further specifics for consideration.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Tazewell?
Procurement and purchasing for Town of Tazewell are managed by the Town Manager's office. Vendors should contact the Town Manager for purchasing inquiries, procurement contacts, and to obtain bid documents; administration and contact details are published on the Town's Administration and Contact Info pages.
Where does Town of Tazewell post bids and RFPs?
Town of Tazewell posts bids and RFPs on its official website procurement pages, including the Procurement and Notices / Bid Solicitations section. Vendors should monitor townoftazewell.org/procurement and specific notice pages and follow contact instructions on each posting to obtain bid documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Tazewell?
Vendors complete registration and obtain bid documents for Town of Tazewell by contacting the Town Manager's office or by submitting the Town's event-vendor application when applicable. Contact email, phone, and the event application form are available on the Town's Contact Info and Documents pages.
Date: Nov 3, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed rezoning inquiries regarding a property intended for use as a new fire station, identifying mapping errors that require correction to reclassify the site from residential to business use, and proposing the addition of emergency services as permitted uses across various zoning districts. Additionally, the Commission considered a recommendation for the town to acquire an adjacent parcel to support revitalization and industrial development through a proposed FAB Lab. Miscellaneous items included inquiries regarding accessory dwelling regulations and a property owner's request to close a lane, which raised concerns about potential access blockage and tax revenue impacts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Tazewell meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does Town of Tazewell publish for vendors?
Town of Tazewell requires vendors to follow solicitation-specific requirements—each bid's documents specify required insurance, bonding, licensing, and forms. Vendors must obtain solicitation bid documents from the Town Manager's office and submit all required forms per the instructions in each solicitation.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Tazewell?
Vendors can find Town of Tazewell procurement policies and standard terms on the town's 'Summary of Purchasing Procedures' and Procurement pages, which include a small-purchase guideline stating purchases of $5,000 or less require no quotes or competition.