Project consists of sewer pump station to include at a minimum all Labor, Tools, Equipment, Materials and Supplies for the complete construction of One (1) 80 GPM Wastewater Duplex Pumping Station. Electrical installation of all equipment including automatic transfer switch and tie-in to permanent backup generator. Telemetry for level indication, pump temperature and moisture switches, and other required alarming features. Work includes approx 14,565 LF of 4" SDR-21 PVC force main; 165 LF of 4" DI force main; 390 LF of 8" steel casing; 140 LF of 4" I.D. directional bore.
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Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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109995
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,234
Procurement Hell Score
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38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Gates County, NC:No evidence of sole source contracting in public records. Treat sole source as non-viable; skip and pursue cooperative purchasing. Attempting to craft a sole source justification will likely fail and waste time.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Gates County
Budget And Finance Committee Budget Workshop
Date: Apr 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Budget and Finance Committee held a work session to review the financial requests for the Soil and Water Conservation department. Key discussion topics included requested increases in line items for professional dues, registration fees, and travel costs, which were attributed to rising hotel and gas prices. The committee reviewed funding allocated for the annual environmental field day, which covers meal expenses for staff and participants. Additionally, the meeting addressed various educational outreach programs, such as student poster contests and resource conservation workshops. The committee also discussed joint funding agreements regarding staff salaries and the projected impact of insurance premium increases on the departmental budget.
Public Utilities Budget Workshop
Date: Apr 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Budget Workshop focused on operational budget requests, including the replacement of an aging vehicle and the acquisition of equipment attachments. The discussion covered proposed rate increases for utilities, a recommended incremental rate adjustment strategy based on a recent rate study, and the regionalization of wastewater systems involving the school system. Key debates centered on long-term infrastructure planning, debt service management for wastewater treatment projects, and the financial impact on future ratepayers.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Gates County.
WP
Warren PerryAssistant County Manager/Human Resources Director
The Board discussed various budget adjustments for the election department, including a proposed salary increase for the director and the transition from two part-time positions to one full-time election specialist to improve operational consistency and regulatory compliance. Key topics included revising the poll worker training pay structure to replace flat fees with hourly compensation, the procurement of new laptops and scanners to meet state mandates, and increased costs for postage resulting from precinct changes. Additionally, the Board reviewed requests for building security upgrades, such as wall separation and window locks, and discussed the acquisition of necessary storage equipment for election materials.
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