Dorisia BelfordAccounting Division Manager
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Amherst County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Amherst County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Amherst, VA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Amherst County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194523
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
262
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
31,962
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.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Amherst County
The meeting covered several key topics, including employee recognition for 30 years of service and the approval of a proposal from UHY, Inc. to provide financial road mapping to transition towards in-house financial services. Updates were provided on multiple infrastructure projects, including the Route 130 and Route 210 waterline projects, the South Madison Heights CDBG grant application, and sewer extension work. The board discussed drought management efforts, including adjustments to the flushing program, the successful acquisition of new pumping equipment for the James River water supply, and assistance provided to the town of Amherst for water infrastructure challenges.
The meeting featured a presentation by GX Power concerning the Beck Creek Energy Project, a proposed advanced nuclear energy site. Citizens provided public comments regarding local festivals and FOIA requests. The Board reviewed Ordinance 2026-7, which aligns county zoning codes with state legislation concerning manufactured homes and zoning appeals. Additionally, the Board authorized the finance director to establish a holding fund to provide financial assurance for underground storage tanks used by public schools. Finally, staff presented an analysis comparing the costs of continuing contracted janitorial services versus transitioning to an in-house model.
The board meeting included the approval of the agenda and a consent agenda. Citizens addressed the board regarding concerns over local economic development, the need for competitive teacher salaries, opposition to proposed gambling facilities and data centers, and specific land development issues. The board passed a commemorative resolution to honor the life and service of Michael Harrison Driscoll. Additionally, representatives from the Town of Amherst requested permission to withdraw water from Thrashers Lake to mitigate the town's water supply shortage resulting from current drought conditions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Amherst County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Amherst County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
