Robert GardnerAlderman District 2
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Town of Vidalia
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Vidalia.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Vidalia, LA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Vidalia.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
190394
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,925
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.
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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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Vidalia
The meeting included a presentation of the financial statements for the town. The board approved several business items, including occupational licenses for a commercial dental equipment service and a baseball and softball training program. A sole bid for a backhoe for the utility department was accepted. Additionally, the board confirmed new hires for the police department and authorized the purchase of software and equipment to facilitate electronic ticketing. A resolution was passed for a capital outlay request regarding utility system upgrades. Finally, the board granted approval for a charitable bingo operation at a local restaurant.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special session to discuss the allocation of surplus hydroelectric royalties. The board and attendees reviewed multiple project proposals, including infrastructure improvements like street signs, stop sign repairs, road development, and sidewalk additions. Recreational and community-focused proposals were also discussed, such as a skatepark, pickleball court shade structures, trash can programs, lighting for the riverfront amphitheater, and various funding requests from local organizations like the high school quarterback club, garden club, and local lodges. Additionally, the Board considered potential property acquisitions and support for courthouse renovations.
The Board of Aldermen discussed several agenda items, including the presentation of July 2026 financial statements, highlighting cash and investment balances, budget-to-actual comparisons, and specific department expenses. A new blighted property hearing officer was approved. A sign application for a business at 304 Carter Street was approved. The board also reviewed bids for a new utility department excavator and selected the lower bid, subject to warranty and specification confirmation. Additionally, a public hearing was initiated regarding an ordinance to amend the zoning and development code.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Town of Vidalia meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Vidalia.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
