The City of Madison seeks a qualified general contracting firm to provide construction management and general contracting for New Fire Station #22, an approximately 11,000-square-foot facility. The work includes the station’s building components, site work, finishes, drive-through apparatus bays, administrative offices, and firefighter living quarters. The contractor will manage safety, scheduling, quality control, subcontractors, permitting, and project closeout; the scope also requires a one-year warranty and a mandatory pre-bid meeting.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161942
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
82
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,179
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
City of Madison (GA) shows no evidence of sole source awards and an extremely rigid process. Treat sole source as effectively unavailable.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Madison
Mayor and Council City of Madison Work Session
Date: Jul 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation on the status and regulatory considerations of data centers in Morgan County and the City of Madison, covering environmental and infrastructure impacts. The Council reviewed a proposal to upgrade the public safety radio system to a 700/800 MHz P25 system to improve coverage and interoperability. Discussions were held regarding the 51% commercial/residential mix requirement in the C-1 Downtown District, with staff directed to develop options to address nonconformity issues. Additionally, the Council reached a consensus to appoint a new member to the Cemetery Stewardship Commission.
Mayor And Council City Of Madison Budget Adoption Meeting
Date: Jun 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Mayor and Council adopted the FY2027 budget, which aims to improve the city's long-term financial stability by reducing the general fund through cost-saving measures and ending the reliance on reserve and enterprise funds for general operations. The council also addressed critical infrastructure needs and discussed plans to enhance financial modeling and public communication regarding the city's financial position. Additionally, the council approved the proposed recycling collection services.
Mayor And Council City Of Madison Work Session
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Madison.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Madison?
The City of Madison operates an in-house Purchasing office led by Procurement Agent Laurinda Mason, which manages city purchasing, procurement activities, and vendor inquiries directly. Contact and office details are published on the City Purchasing web page.
Where does the City of Madison post bids and RFPs?
The City of Madison posts solicitations on its official Bids/RFP/Solicitations pages and uses VendorLink for vendors to access and download active bid documents and attachments. Vendors should register for a VendorLink account to view solicitation materials.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Madison?
Vendors register with the City of Madison by submitting the New Vendor Application on the City website and creating a VendorLink account to access solicitations. The City also provides an Invoice Portal for vendors to update payment and contact information after setup.
Date: Jun 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The work session addressed several key agenda items, including a presentation regarding an upcoming 250th Anniversary celebration and the tabling of the DDA report to a future meeting. The Public Works department proposed modifications to sanitation and recycling services aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing annual costs. Additionally, the council reviewed a surplus property report, which recommended the disposal of obsolete vehicles and equipment through competitive bidding. Finally, the council received updates on vehicle ownership statuses and potential legislative developments regarding Local Option Sales Tax programs and the possibility of a homestead exemption referendum.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Madison meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does the City of Madison procure?
The City of Madison commonly procures consultants, service providers, construction contractors, and general vendors/suppliers for municipal services and projects; these categories are reflected in the City’s public Bid Postings and solicitations.
What procurement requirements does the City of Madison publish for vendors?
The City of Madison requires the company name on the New Vendor Application to match the vendor's W-9 and requires vendors to be set up before submitting invoices. Specific insurance, bonding, licensing, or other compliance requirements are detailed in each solicitation document.
How does the City of Madison approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Madison’s Purchasing office administers procurements, with formal contract awards and contract items placed on Mayor & Council agendas for public approval and published in meeting documents. Vendors can track those agenda materials and meeting minutes to follow award actions and formal approvals.
