Provide aquatics operation, management and staffing service. Contractor agrees to provide staff as required by Owner, for lifeguards, pool manager, gate, and concessions personnel and Sprayground attendants.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
110120
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
453
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
58,147
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 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 $2,500, use sole source. Otherwise, deprioritize; pivot any sole-source discussion to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; 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 Wake Forest (NC) adheres strictly to competitive bidding with little to no precedent for sole source awards over $2,500. Deprioritize sole source and route opportunities through cooperative contracts instead.
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The Town uses cooperative purchasing and holds memberships (e.g., Sourcewell, BuyBoard). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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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 Wake Forest
Wake Forest Downtown Vision 2025-2026
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the vision for Downtown Wake Forest, aiming to establish it as a walkable destination for locally-owned retail, dining, and entrepreneurship, a hub for quality-of-life events, and a crossroads where historic character, arts, and culture are celebrated. The mission is to strengthen connections, preserve historic charm, welcome thoughtful growth, and promote a vibrant downtown that supports thriving local businesses, meaningful experiences, and long-term community vitality. Key strategies include increasing foot traffic and small business occupancy, evaluating and enhancing events, and diversifying arts and cultural offerings while integrating historic character.
Wake Forest Board of Commissioners Work Session Special Called Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed the Wake Forest Reservoir Dam construction contract, which was approved contingent on FEMA authorization. The primary focus of the meeting was conducting interviews for a vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners. Five candidates were interviewed regarding their understanding of the council-manager form of government, community growth challenges, budgeting strategies, and public engagement. Following the interviews and a series of voting rounds, the Board appointed Daniel Hupp to fill the vacancy.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Wake Forest.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Wake Forest?
The Purchasing Division within the Finance Department manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Wake Forest. Under the council–manager government the Board of Commissioners sets policy, the Town Manager oversees operations, and the Purchasing Supervisor directs centralized purchasing and vendor relations.
Where does the Town of Wake Forest post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Wake Forest posts bids and RFPs on its Bids & Announcements and Public Bids & Notices pages and publishes solicitations via the North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System (IPS). Bid results appear on the Town's Bid Results page and notices are also placed in local newspapers.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Wake Forest?
Vendors register with the Town of Wake Forest by completing the Vendor Application or the New Vendor Setup Form on the Town's online forms portal. Required items include a W‑9, federal tax ID, contact and payment details (ACH/credit card) and minority/HUB self‑identification; food vendors enroll separately.
Wake Forest Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Commissioners discussed several key initiatives, including the adoption of an ADA transition plan to address accessibility barriers in public rights-of-way and facilities. An update was provided on the Age-Friendly Community initiative, focusing on the development of a senior resource guide and potential future governance structures for the committee. The Board also reviewed a pilot project for traffic calming measures using speed cushions on Marshall Farm Street to improve neighborhood safety. Additionally, the session covered a rezoning request for 3832 Rogers Road, a draft of the 10-year Sustainability Plan targeting built environment, resource conservation, and transportation goals, and considerations regarding the impact of the proposed WakeMed/Atrium Health merger on local healthcare services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the Town of Wake Forest procure?
The Town of Wake Forest routinely procures supplies, equipment, construction, professional and operational services, fleet vehicles and maintenance, technology, parks and recreation items, and event/food services. Purchases are executed via procurement cards, purchase orders, and formal contracts depending on value and type.
Does the Town of Wake Forest use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The Town of Wake Forest participates in cooperative purchasing and may buy under North Carolina state contracts and cooperative agreements with other governmental units, as described on the Town's Purchasing & Warehouse and Conducting Business pages.
What procurement requirements does the Town of Wake Forest publish for vendors?
Vendors performing on-site services for the Town of Wake Forest must provide a Certificate of Insurance; food vendors must carry $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability and complete required background screening. Performance bonds apply to certain stormwater and erosion-control construction projects.
How does the Town of Wake Forest approve procurement contracts and awards?
Departments must submit requisitions above $2,500 to the Purchasing Division, which applies competitive bidding and routes contract awards under Board of Commissioners' policy and Town Manager oversight. Formal solicitations and statutory procedures apply for higher-value procurements, and the Town may reject bids as allowed.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Wake Forest?
Procurement policies and Standard Terms & Conditions for the Town of Wake Forest are published on the Purchasing & Warehouse and Conducting Business pages; they describe procurement cards, purchase orders, contracts, a $2,500 requisition threshold, bidding procedures, and Net/30 payment terms.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the Town of Wake Forest use?
The Town of Wake Forest maintains a Minority and Women‑owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program with a 10% minority participation goal and recognizes North Carolina HUB certifications; vendors self‑report diversity status on the Vendor Application for tracking and outreach.