Northumberland County, Virginia, seeks proposals from one or more qualified firms to provide emergency-services radio consulting on an on-call, as-needed basis. The selected consultant(s) will support planning, procurement, implementation, maintenance, modification, decommissioning, and evaluation of public-safety radio systems, sites, equipment, and related infrastructure. Proposals are due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Northumberland County seeks qualified individuals, firms, or organizations to provide grant writing, grant administration, and grant management services under contract. The County intends to award a contract to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous under the RFP's stated evaluation factors. This is a professional-services procurement for grant-related services, not a grant program.
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Census ID
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176689
Population
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12,557
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If your solution is proprietary/essential (especially for public safety), partner with the department head and the County Administrator to submit the sole source justification; expect Board approval.
Coops:Northumberland County hasn’t historically used coops, but you can position Commonwealth of Virginia Statewide Contracts (DGS/DPS via eVA), VITA Statewide IT Contracts, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners Public Sector as additional procurement options.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Northumberland County
Northumberland Board of Supervisors Board Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the adoption of resolutions recognizing Chris Cwley for his years of service, proclaiming First Responders Day, designating Fire Prevention Week, and opposing a draft addendum regarding menhaden fishery management. Additionally, the board issued a proclamation for Star Spangled Banner Day and received a presentation regarding the county's 'Storm Ready' designation. A partner from Robinson Farmer Cox presented the results of the FY25 financial audit.
Northumberland County, Virginia Electoral Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed scheduling for the upcoming general election, including precinct assignments, officer of elections training, and equipment setup. Key topics included requirements and timelines for the risk limiting audit, procurement of election day supplies, and strategies for voter outreach. Additionally, the board reviewed upcoming administrative actions, including capital investment program planning and potential salary adjustments for election officers.
Northumberland Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Minutes
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The Board discussed and approved several items, including funding transfers and payments for the Northumberland ES playground project and a new school bus purchase. They also passed a resolution to issue a Revenue Anticipation Note to address cash flow timing gaps. Additional business included the appointment of a representative to the Anti-Litter Committee, approval of a salary adjustment for a county employee, authorization to negotiate pre-auditing services, and approval for the implementation of a convenience center decal program. A closed session was held to discuss personnel and contract matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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