The Washington County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a 2027 Ford 4×4 F550 2-door Mini Rescue vehicle to be used by the Sandersville Fire Department. Bidders must obtain detailed specifications from Fire Chief Jason Boatright and submit questions by November 16, 2026. Sealed bids must be delivered to the county office by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a 2027 Ford 4×4 F550 2-door Mini Rescue vehicle to be used by the Sandersville Fire Department. Bidders must obtain detailed specifications from Fire Chief Jason Boatright and submit questions by November 16, 2026. Sealed bids must be delivered to the county office by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
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Census ID
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161794
Population
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19,453
Procurement Difficulty Score
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72 / 100
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $500, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts, TIPS, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Washington County, GA:No evidence of sole source contracting. Purchases over $500 require a formal competitive bidding process. Practical note: Redirect efforts to early stakeholder engagement and a comprehensive competitive bid; sole source justifications are unlikely to be accepted.
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There is no evidence that Washington County, GA uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Washington County
Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved bills totaling over $863,000 and received an update on road resurfacing projects. Key actions included the approval of a petition to close a portion of News Bridge Road, the adoption of 2026 millage rates, and the recognition of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. The board also approved agreements for the Davisboro and City of Oconee Fire Departments, selected a vendor for turf field bids, ratified various contracts, and passed a resolution to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Grant.
Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting
Date: Aug 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed a wide range of operational and financial items. Key actions included the approval of monthly bills, the appointment of board representatives to the Rivers Edge and Hospital Authority Boards, and the approval of various agreements including a church lease, an EMS service contract, hospital operating subsidies, and road maintenance IGAs. The commissioners also ratified equipment purchases such as a dump truck and a ditching bucket, approved bids for landscaping and renovation projects, updated personnel policies regarding vacation time, and established new financial protocols for grant funds and background checks. Additionally, the board discussed the potential initiation of a county forensic audit.
Key Contacts
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Washington County Board of Commissioners Called Board Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the award of the road resurfacing contract through the Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG). The Board reviewed five received bids and selected ASA Paving as the lowest bidder, with a specific financial portion designated for Washington County. The Administrator confirmed the contract amount aligned with the budgeted TiA funds, and the Board subsequently approved the contract.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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