Surry County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Surry County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Dobson, NC
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Surry County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
211405
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
680
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
72,287
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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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Surry County
The meeting addressed a variety of administrative matters, including tax department reports, grant applications, budget amendments, and insurance renewals. The Board provided special recognition to sheriff's deputies and EMS personnel for their service. The open forum included citizen feedback regarding privacy concerns associated with the use of license plate reader cameras. Additionally, the Board heard a presentation from Surry County Schools regarding a roofing repair project and a capital project grant request, with further discussion focusing on the importance of career and technical education and workforce development in the county.
The Board approved various consent agenda items, including IT service contracts, equipment purchases for the dental clinic, and multiple school project ordinances. A resolution was formally adopted regarding design alternatives for the N.C. 89 Modernization project to address community feedback. Appointments were confirmed for the Fire Commission, the Hospital Board of Trustees, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Board of Health, and the Data Center Steering Committee. The Board also issued a proclamation for Constitution Week and heard public commentary regarding the implementation of Flock Cameras, animal shelter euthanasia statistics and adoption fees, and the importance of maintaining rural post offices.
The Board reviewed a consent agenda that included tax department reports, sheriff's office grant applications, discretionary funding for the arts council, a state health plan renewal, a DSS attorney rate adjustment, and board appointments. Special recognitions were presented to an Eagle Scout and a county employee for their professional accomplishments. During the open forum, residents expressed significant concerns regarding a highway improvement project, its design impact on the community, property rezoning, and potential commercialization. Other public comments addressed personal safety concerns regarding organized crime and animal welfare issues in the county.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Surry County.
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