Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Watauga County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Nov 4, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Lease of the following county-owned property: 2,270 SF of office space.
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 Difficulty 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.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Watauga County
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of interior improvements for the public library, a sanitation equipment repair request, and setting a public hearing for the 2027 General Reappraisal Schedule of Values. Additional administrative actions included approving change order requests for the Emergency Services Facility, authorizing out-of-state travel for the Department of Social Services and Parks and Recreation departments, and approving a utility easement for the Fire Tower Road radio building. The board also authorized the annual renewal for emergency services software, declared an ambulance as surplus, accepted contract renewals for employee medical and dental insurance, approved a retirement award for a sheriff's deputy, appointed a new finance director, and discussed a communications tower lease agreement. The board also moved to cancel a future meeting.
The Board reviewed various contract updates for several conservation programs, including ACSP, AgWrap, CCAP, and StRAP. Key discussions included updates on EWP project funding and site assessments, as well as an overview of upcoming NRCS deadlines and state ranking changes. The board selected a recipient for the Farm Family of the Year award and discussed promotional strategies for annual contests, including the speech contest. Additionally, the meeting covered collaborative efforts regarding invasive plant species education and upcoming workshops on biochar and wood waste disposal.
Public-sector contacts connected to Watauga County.
The Board conducted three public hearings concerning a community development block grant application, the Watauga County Ambulance Franchise Ordinance, and amendments to the County Code regarding electronic access gates. The Board adopted the ambulance ordinance and the code amendments. Additionally, they approved Change Order #1 for the Boone Gorge Park project, awarded a contract for 2026 custodial services, and renewed a recorder maintenance contract for Emergency Services. Other actions included updating Local Emergency Planning Committee bylaws, reviewing tax collections and refunds, and making appointments to the Library Board, Valle Crucis Historic Preservation Commission, and the Department of Social Services Board.
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