Watauga County

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Watauga County.

Buyer type:: County
Location:: Boone, NC
Country:: US

Watauga County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

2026 Custodial Services *Re-bid*
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Providing custodial services for Watauga community recreation center and sports facilities.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171120
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
650
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
54,786
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
Higher is better Unlock
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
Higher is better Unlock
Latest Budget Year
Unlock to view
Unlock
Operating Budget
Unlock to view
Unlock

Unlock full profile

Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.

RFP Intelligence

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

Get alerted before the bid drops, know which RFPs to pursue, and generate compliant drafts with AI.

Unlock full profile Book a demo

AI-ranked best-fit opportunities before bid boards

Auto-drafted, compliance-ready outlines & boilerplate

Competitor & pricing intel from past awards

Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot

How to Sell to Watauga County

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If your solution is unique or needed for standardization under NCGS 143-129(e)(6), work with the department to build the justification and be ready to present to the Board of Commissioners for waiver approval.
- Coops: NC Statewide Term Contracts (Non-IT), NCDIT Statewide IT Contracts, OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell can be used through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: Watauga County, NC
- Basis: North Carolina General Statute 143-129(e)(6) (unique product or standardization).
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- There is no evidence that Watauga County uses cooperative purchasing programs today.
- While this entity does not appear to use coops today, you can position these co-ops as another option, and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

Unlock full profile

Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Watauga County

Watauga County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved a proclamation for Overdose Awareness Month and authorized several key initiatives, including a contract for HVAC replacement, the purchase of a new ambulance, and the acceptance of grant funding for agricultural equipment. The board also addressed administrative matters such as a road closure resolution, an EMS coverage agreement, an easement request, and an increase in the Board of Elections salary budget. Furthermore, they initiated public hearings for proposed ordinances regarding gated community access and ambulance franchises, and made several appointments to local boards and commissions.
Watauga County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting covered various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the adoption of a proclamation for Blue Ridge Conservancy Trails Month, an overview of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, and authorization for the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Sheriff's office and Emergency Services. The Board also discussed the procurement of an automated quality assurance system, tabled an EMS coverage agreement, reviewed tax collection reports and annual tax settlements, and renewed a memorandum of understanding for social services programs. Additionally, the Board authorized a petition for the closure of a portion of Goforth Road, designated a voting delegate for an upcoming conference, approved change orders for the Emergency Services Facility project, and authorized the acquisition of property for the Hardin Park School project.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Watauga County.

Emily Whichard911 Services Coordinator

*******@************

+1 (***) ***-****

Deidre GuyAssistant Finance Director

Get relevant Watauga County bid alerts

Track Watauga County bids, renewals, public meetings, and contact changes matched to what you sell.

Product-relevant RFPs and bids
Contract renewal signals
Budget and meeting signals
Key contact updates

Track this buyer

Get your 10 highest-intentaccounts

Share your ICP and we will surface 10 ready-to-buy accounts using buying signals, competitor contracts, and procurement activity for free

See my top accounts

Watauga County

Watauga County RFPs

2026 Custodial Services Re-bid

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Watauga County

Early Buyer Signals

Watauga County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes

Watauga County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

Get your 10 highest-intentaccounts

Watauga County RFPs

2026 Custodial Services Re-bid

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Watauga County

Early Buyer Signals

Watauga County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes

Watauga County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

Watauga Soil & Water Conservation District Minutes

Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop

Watauga County

Watauga County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Watauga County

Early Buyer Signals

Watauga County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes

Watauga County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

Get your 10 highest-intentaccounts

Watauga County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Watauga County

Early Buyer Signals

Watauga County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes

Watauga County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

Watauga Soil & Water Conservation District Minutes

Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop

Similar government buyers you might want to track